Founded in May 2003, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. (BBA) is a joint venture between BMW Group and Brilliance Auto Group. Its business operations include R&D, procurement, production, sales and after-sales services of BMW automobiles in China. With a focus on high-quality development, BBA aspires to be the leading sustainable provider of first-class individual mobility across the entire value chain of China’s automotive industry. BBA has a state-of-the-art production base in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, branch companies in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Guangzhou. BBA has established LingYue Digital Information Technology Co., Ltd in Beijing with its branch in Nanjing.BBA has more than 20,000 employees and about 460 suppliers in China and has been the top taxpayer in Shenyang for 19 consecutive years and the largest taxpayer in Liaoning Province for the past 9 years. BMW’s national sales and service network, comprised of more than 600 dealership franchises, has a leading reputation for customer satisfaction among premium automotive brands in China. Staying true to the BMW brand core, BBA is dedicated to deliver the next level of intelligent “Sheer driving pleasure” to its customers by leveraging innovative technologies.

With strong roots in China for over two decades, BBA embodies the BMW Group's long-term commitment in the country. BBA’s production base in Shenyang, with a total investment of more than 116 billion RMB since 2010, is the largest one in the BMW Group’s worldwide production network, with Plant Dadong, Plant Tiexi and Lydia Site for the production of vehicles, Powertrain for the production of engines and power batteries, as well as a Research & Development Center. Guided by the BMW iFACTORY production strategy, the BBA plants produce technology-leading and high-quality BMW products by integrating the latestmanufacturing processes and digital innovations including artificial intelligence. BBA currently manufactures the all-new BMW 5 Series LWB, the first-ever BMW i5, the BMW 3 Series (long and standard wheelbase) and the new BMW i3, the all-new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, BMW X1 and BMW iX1, the all-new BMW X3 and BMW iX3, and BMW X5.

BBA is making final preparations for the series production of the Neue Klasse, supported by substantial investments in local production and innovation. BBA has already begun pre-series production at its 10-billion-RMB battery assembly site in late 2024, where it will manufacture BMW 6^th generation high-voltage batteries for locally produced NEUE KLASSE models starting from 2026. In total, over 14 billion RMB has been invested in BMW’s local R&D and production of high-voltage batteries since 2017. The 1st pre-series vehicles of Neue Klasse already rolled off the production line at the plant site Lydia in Shenyang, and are now under rigorous testing and validation.

Building on two decades of successful partnership in China, BBA has entered the new Phase 2.0 of its collaboration with local partners, focusing on key areas of future mobility, including vehicle intelligence and electrification. BBA has been pushing the technological boundaries together with a broad network of local partners, including suppliers, technology companies, and leading academic institutions, ensuring its products are tailored to meet the needs of Chinese customers.

BBA takes a holistic approach to sustainability and believes that creating values for all relies on a balance between economic, environmental and social responsibilities. BBA drives sustainable development through responsible innovation. The company has established a robust environmental management system throughout the value chain, contributing to China’s journey to climate neutrality. BBA has significantly reduced its CO2 emissions, energy consumption, and water consumption per vehicle produced over the years. Its production base is powered by 100% renewable electricity and features closed-loop systems for steel and aluminum. BBA shares its best practices with its partners to establish CO2 disclosure mechanisms and energy management capabilities, cascading sustainability into its value chain. Embracing circular economy principles, BBA has partnered with local partners to achieve 100% recycling of retired power batteries.

BBA’s vision for sustainability is more than just being green, but also about the mutual growth of people, cultures, and communities. BMW Corporate Social Responsibility focuses on three major issues in Chinese society — “Traditional Culture Protection”, “Biodiversity” and “Social Development” —continuously driving positive change with innovative and responsible solutions. In 2007, BMW launched the "BMW China Culture Journey", becoming the first auto company in China to advocate the preservation of traditional Chinese culture. BMW leads the innovation of intangible cultural heritage preservation and supports initiatives promoting and protecting the Grand Canal culture.

As a responsible corporate citizen with a long-term perspective in China, BBA is fully committed to developing local talent, creating high-quality jobs, achieving shared success with its partners, and contributing to the economic development of Shenyang, Liaoning Province and Northeast China. BBA will continue to integrate responsible and sustainable practices throughout its entire value chain, contribute positively to Chinese society and provide its customers with the high-quality products and services that the BMW brand stands for.