Lentuo International (LAS) has granted approval to become a BMW authorized dealer and is planning its first BMW dealership in Gaobeidian, Hebei Province, China. The new dealership is part of the company's strategy to expand sales and services of premium cars in China while continuing to diversify its business away from Beijing. The BWM dealership will offer the full suite of Lentuo value-added after sales services, including vehicle financing, auto insurance, car leasing, auto accessories and spare parts, and will be adjacent to a high-volume office complex and upscale residential area.