The House of Rolls-Royce today announces an exciting collaboration with London’s Serpentine Galleries. The Rolls-Royce Art Programme furthers its benefactor relationship with internationally renowned art institutions by supporting the Serpentine; a move that demonstrates the marque’s commitment to contemporary patronage.
In the International Road Racing Championship (IRRC) races at Terlicko in the Czech Republic, the BMW racers celebrated top-four and top-six lock-outs. Danny Webb won both races, thereby extending his lead in the championship. In the French Superbike Championship (FBSK), Kenny Foray took his first win of the season. The French European Bikes Championship also made an appearance at Lédenon – and Florian Brunet-Lugardon celebrated a double win.
The BMW Group and the ECKART Academy honour pioneers of responsible cuisine and award prizes for visionary projects.
2018 sees an exciting milestone for Designworks, as the youngest of the three studios in Shanghai opens the doors to its new office in Sinar Mas Plaza. The state of the art facility will be home to a fast growing team of designers, strategists and researchers, providing a hub for creative stimulation, and enabling the team to draw and nurture inspiration on a daily basis.
The BMW Group and the ECKART Academy honour pioneers of responsible cuisine and award prizes for visionary projects.
A generative design algorithm was used to individualize the radiator covers of the 114 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye bikes: the rider’s names and start numbers were added to the existing CAD data of the part. Subsequently, the radiator covers were printed by using additive manufacturing.
Market launch for BMW Wireless Charging.
+++ Markus Schramm to take over as director of the BMW Group’s motorcycle business +++ Schramm (55) has been with the BMW Group since 1991 and is a passionate motorcyclist +++
• Model specific tuned suspension and engine mounts. • TwinPower Turbo engine offers 617 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. • New standalone Competition model segment within the M brand. • Production beginning July 2018. • Canadian MSRP to be announced later in May.
The plug-in hybrid drive system in the BMW i8 (BMW i8 Roadster: fuel consumption combined 2.0 l/100 km [141.2 mpg imp], electric power consumption combined 14.5 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions combined 46 g/km; BMW i8 Coupe: fuel consumption combined 1.8 l/100 km [156.9 mpg imp], electric power consumption combined 14.0 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions combined 42 g/km) has won its category in the world’s leading engine competition for the fourth year in succession.
At stand No. 208 in Hall 2 and on outdoor area 59 of the specialist trade fair RETTmobil 2018 in Fulda (16 to 18 May 2018), the BMW Group will again present a wide selection of its tailor-made special-purpose vehicles for rescue teams, fire services, emergency physicians and police forces.
Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este present rare treasures from all eras of automobile and motorcycle history under the motto of “Hollywood on the Lake” beside the shores of Lake Como between 25th and 27th May 2018 +++ 51 automobiles and 30 motorcycles and sidecar combinations will feature at the world’s most exclusive and traditional beauty contest for historic vehicles +++
Whether in the DTM, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, or countless other championships: week after week BMW teams and drivers around the world do battle for points, victories and titles. Away from the track, members of the large BMW Motorsport family around the world are also creating headlines. The “BMW Motorsport News” allows us to summarise all the action for you in a compact and informative manner. That way, you are always up to speed.
1,003,573 BMW Group vehicles sold in year-to-date, +1.6% +++ Year of X: More customers buy BMW X models than ever before +++ Electrified sales grow 41.0%: 46,849 units worldwide +++ BMW i production to ramp up over 50% due to increased demand +++
Mixed emotions for BMW M Motorsport after its return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA). The pair of BMW M8 GTEs were able to match the pace of the GTE Pro front-runners over the course of the 86th edition of the endurance classic, with both running in the top-three for long stretches of the race.
The fourth race weekend of the 2018 DTM season is the home race for BMW: the race will take place at the Norisring in Nuremberg (GER), only 160 kilometres from the home of BMW in Munich (GER). Races seven and eight will take place on Saturday and Sunday (23rd/24th June) at the only street circuit on the calendar.
The two companies are forming a joint venture to combine their expertise in the field of automotive software engineering
At the CES Asia 2018, BMW China and Baidu announced the signing of an agreement between BMW Connected and Baidu Internet of Vehicles on a home-to-vehicle cooperation. This will further expand the application of BMW Connected – from vehicles and mobile devices into the digital lives of customers. This service enables customers to access vehicle information by voice control and operate relevant functions easily from their home.
A generative design algorithm was used to individualize the radiator covers of the 114 BMW R 1200 GS Rallye bikes: the rider’s names and start numbers were added to the existing CAD data of the part. Subsequently, the radiator covers were printed by using additive manufacturing.
BMW will make its competitive return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA) this week. BMW Team MTEK will field two new BMW M8 GTE cars in the highly-competitive GTE Pro class. The line-up comprises from six BMW works drivers.
MINI is presenting a new Capsule Collection billed MINI FASHION FIELD NOTES Capsule Collection at Pitti Uomo 94 (12 – 15 June 2018), one of the leading fairs worldwide for men’s fashion and lifestyle. The limited-run collection is the result of a collaboration between MINI and The Woolmark Company dedicated primarily to promoting young and talented designers.
1,003,573 BMW Group vehicles sold in year-to-date, +1.6% +++ Year of X: More customers buy BMW X models than ever before +++ Electrified sales grow 41.0%: 46,849 units worldwide +++ BMW i production to ramp up over 50% due to increased demand +++
British BMW road racer Peter Hickman (GBR) has won the prestigious Senior TT at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Hickman had previously won Monday’s Superstock race to claim his maiden victory on the Isle of Man. On Friday, he won the Senior TT for the Smiths Racing BMW team, thanks in part to a new lap record on the BMW S 1000 RR.
This Sunday, a circuit race took place in Switzerland for the first time since 1954. The ABB FIA Formula E Championship paid a visit to the streets of Zurich. In the tenth race of the season, António Félix da Costa (POR) added to the points tally for his MS&AD Andretti Formula E team.
Oschersleben (GER), Brno (CZE) and Grand Bend (CAN) - where BMW racers competed successfully in all three locations at the weekend. In the FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship, Alessandro Delbianco (ITA) claimed his first podium of the season. Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) dominated the IDM races at Oschersleben, and BMW riders secured a top-four lock-out in the Canadian Superbike Championship (CSBK), led by record champion Jordan Szoke (CAN).
Synopsis of Day 8. Location: Chingisiin Khuree, near Ulaanbaatar (N47o48.625’ E106o48.942’) Weather: Sun, 23oC Course: 299 km, Camp Hoyor Zagal to Chingisiin Khuree Terrain: 70% gravel, 10% sand, 20% paved Tests: SP20‘MonsterTrial’ Top three teams: 1 South Africa, 2 USA, 3 France
Award will be continued in the coming year following the theme “Saxophone Worlds”.
Synopsis of Day 7. Location: Camp Hoyor Zagal (N 47o 19.574’ E 103o 46.513’) Weather: Sun, 34oC Course: 210 km, Camp Khatan Ugij to Camp Hoyor Zagal Terrain: Sand 60%, gravel 30% paved road 10% Tests: SP17: ‘Buhin Gol’, SP18 ‘Shell Challenge’ Top three teams: 1 South Africa, 2 USA, 3 France
Synopsis of Day 6. Location: Camp Khatan Ugij (N 47º 45.124’’ E 102º 47.581’) Weather: Sun/cloud, 21ºC Course: (planned 283 km) Camp Munkh Tenger to Camp Khatan Ugij Terrain: amended route: paved road 95%, clay based trail 5% Tests: SP14: ‘Time Trial’, SP16 ‘Bow and Arrow’ Top three teams: 1 South Africa, 2 USA, 3 Mexico
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BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018.
BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018. Day 1. Big landscapes bring big challenge...
The BMW Group at the RETTmobil 2018.
MINI launches Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Trial in Spain.
EFFORTLESS EVERYWHERE: THE ROLLS-ROYCE CULLINAN