By David Swarts

BMW has donated money and motorcycles to help the disaster relief effort in New York City. On September 18, BMW released a statement saying, “On behalf of our employees, dealers, and customers, we hope this donation will assist the relief effort, honor the memory of those who lost their lives, and show our appreciation for the freedom and opportunity this country offers.”

BMW donated $1 million and 10 X5 Sports Activity Vehicles to the Red Cross relief effort plus 100 BMW motorcycles to help replenish the vehicle fleets of the New York Police Department, the New Jersey Police Department, and the Port Authority of New York.