Month: November 2019
A big Bowker thank you to everyone who took part in the Bowker MINI Halloween Drive Out this year.
On Sunday 27th October, more than 30 cars and 80 passengers in fancy-dress left Bowker MINI in Blackburn from 10am, before completing a spooky circuit of Pendle and the Ribble Valley.
The annual creepy car cavalcade wound its way to the final destination – Samlesbury Hall – for brews, bacon and prizes, before a Ghost Tour for hardy souls whose nerves can still take it.
Look out for more Bowker MINI events soon.
The Bowker MINI Centre on the docks in Preston has a new manager.
55-year old Peter Turner from Wigan is a familiar face at Bowker. He was originally an employee of Bowker Motor Group between 2002 and 2008.
Most recently, he enjoyed successful sales management roles with motorcycle retailers Bowker Harley-Davidson from 2014 and then Bowker Motorrad – both also in Preston.
And, during a 27-year career in automotive retail, Peter also managed the Bowker MINI centre in Blackburn between 2007 and 2008.
Away from work, Pete is married to Vicky and has two sons, Adam and Liam. Peter is a keen rugby league player and fan.
Peter said:
“It’s good to be back with MINI. The Centre in Preston has a close-knit group of loyal customers. We enjoy events and drive outs together. I’m looking forward to keeping up the good work with the kind of motoring retail experience our MINI customers deserve.”
Peter’s first events included the annual Halloween MINI Drive Out in October and a sneak peek at the new MINI electric in November.
The Bowker MINI showroom was opened in Preston in 2001 and extended in 2013. Three years later the centre became the first in Lancashire to complete refurbishment with a new open-plan layout; space for up to eight cars and complimentary coffee bar and refreshments.
A former Clitheroe Grammar School student has won through to the world final of a prestigious amateur golf tournament.
21 year-old Louis Barrett, from Wilpshire, will represent Bowker BMW in Blackburn at the BMW Golf Cup International in South Africa in March 2020.
The Royal Lytham and St Anne’s and Clitheroe Golf Club member beat more than 25 amateur golfers from throughout the UK at the national final in St Andrews.
Playing off a handicap of five, Louis managed to score 37 points in difficult, windy conditions, eventually winning by two points.
Louis will now compete amongst 150 finalists from over 50 countries for a chance of winning the coveted title on the Fancourt Golf Resort.
Now in its 37th year, over 100,000 golfers have competed in earlier rounds of the BMW Golf Cup globally.
For Bowker BMW Chris Eccles said:
“We are all sports fans here at Bowker. And many of our staff and customers are keen golfers. That’s why we’ve been so pleased to follow Louis’ success in this year’s competition.
“It’s an incredible achievement. Louis’ performances throughout the competition have caught the eye. And the dealership is proud that one of our customers will be representing Bowker BMW Centre in Blackburn on such a prestigious global stage.”
Louis is the second golfer representing Bowker BMW to make it through to the national final at St Andrews in as many years. Last year, Elaine Hough, from Newton, qualified to represent the region thanks to successive victories at Pleasington and Royal Birkdale.
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Tuesday 5 November 2019 – three all-new BMW Motorrad models have made their hotly-anticipated debut at the internationally-significant ‘EICMA 2019’ motor show in Milan.
CHASE NEW HORIZONS: S 1000 XR.
The new S 1000 XR combines athleticism and long-distance performance in perfect form – radically lighter, faster, and more versatile than before. Combining the powerful qualities and versatility of the BMW adventure range with exceptional sports performance, this dynamic fusion creates an energetic yet versatile riding experience.
Derived from the S 1000 RR superbike engine, the inline-four packs a strong mid-range punch, producing an extremely linear torque curve for better rideability. With four riding modes as standard, a 6.5-inch TFT display and full connectivity, the new S 1000 XR delivers cutting-edge technology, comfort, and performance.
THE DYNAMIC ROADSTER: F 900 R.
Launched as the enhanced successor to the F 800 R, the latest model is the new sports roadster on the block, offering precise, dynamic and authentic riding pleasure.
With greater emphasis on sports styling and aggressive design, plus substantial torque and 105 hp of linear power, the F 900 R boasts the capability to tackle everyday riding for sports riders and newcomers alike.
Setting a technological benchmark in the middle-weight segment, the all-new F 900 R is available with a host of high-quality equipment including; Adaptive Cornering Light, Dynamic ESA, Riding Modes Pro, Shift Assistant Pro and Keyless Ride.
HIGHER, FASTER, FURTHER: F 900 XR.
The new F 900 XR is an adrenaline rush in touring form. Demonstrating completely unique performance, ‘XR’ stands for an uncompromising mix of sportiness and touring capability. Mastering the Adventure Sport segment’s key qualities, the XR offers unrivalled riding dynamics with comfortable GS-like ergonomics.
The 895 cc parallel-twin engine produces a high-level of torque and, paired with a new underslung exhaust system, produces a resonant twin-cylinder rumble.
Also available in an A2-licence variant, the F 900 XR is poised to bring the best of the sports, adventure and touring segments together in an exciting new motorcycle.
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