+++ Worldwide “BMW Group Dialogues 2018” enter final round +++ Results of “Cities in Progress” survey published +++ ++++ Participatory project “New Mobility Berlin” shows ways to improve urban mobility +++
BMW i Andretti Motorsport kicked off the official test drives for the ABB FIA Formula E Championship at Valencia (ESP) with very good results. At the “Circuit Ricardo Tormo”, both BMW works drivers Alexander Sims (GBR) and António Félix da Costa (POR) set a best time of the day each at the wheel of their BMW iFE.18 cars.
BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este present motorcycle gems from all over the world +++ Concorso di Motociclette forms part of the beauty contest for historic vehicles on the shores of Lake Como for the ninth time +++ Four out of five award categories already defined for classic motorcycles, additional registrations are welcome +++ Owners and fans come together in Cernobbio, Northern Italy, from 24th to 25th May 2019.
BMW i Andretti Motorsport kicked off the official test drives for the ABB FIA Formula E Championship at Valencia (ESP) with very good results. At the “Circuit Ricardo Tormo”, both BMW works drivers Alexander Sims (GBR) and António Félix da Costa (POR) set a best time of the day each at the wheel of their BMW iFE.18 cars.
+++ Worldwide “BMW Group Dialogues 2018” enter final round +++ Results of “Cities in Progress” survey published +++ ++++ Participatory project “New Mobility Berlin” shows ways to improve urban mobility +++
The BMW Group, Northvolt and Umicore have formed a joint technology consortium in order to work closely together on the continued development of a complete and sustainable value chain for battery cells for electrified vehicles in Europe.
The BMW Group, Northvolt and Umicore have formed a joint technology consortium in order to work closely together on the continued development of a complete and sustainable value chain for battery cells for electrified vehicles in Europe.
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The latest results of BMW’s ongoing product offensive are taking centre stage at the brand’s Mondial de l’Automobile 2018 show stand in Paris
• New 120Ah, 42.2 kWh battery offers up to a 246 km electric range. • Production begins November 2018. • Pricing to be confirmed closer to market launch December 2018.
The latest results of BMW’s ongoing product offensive are taking centre stage at the brand’s Mondial de l’Automobile 2018 show stand in Paris
BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este present motorcycle gems from all over the world +++ Concorso di Motociclette forms part of the beauty contest for historic vehicles on the shores of Lake Como for the ninth time +++ Four out of five award categories already defined for classic motorcycles, additional registrations are welcome +++ Owners and fans come together in Cernobbio, Northern Italy, from 24th to 25th May 2019.
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.
BMW deliveries increase in September and year-to-date. 14,500 electrified vehicles delivered in September. Over 300,000 BMW Group electrified vehicles on roads worldwide.
On October 27, New Zealand initiators Blackwell & Ruth and the German publisher of the book “200 Women who will change the way you see the world”, Dr Elisabeth Sandmann, together with the project’s exclusive partner BMW Group, will celebrate the German premiere of the eponymous exhibition at Alte Bayerische Staatsbank in Munich. From October 28 to November 21, the venue will be home to “200 Women who will change the way you see the world”.
BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este are presenting the world’s most exclusive and traditional beauty contest for historic cars and motorcycles from 24th to 26th May 2019 +++ The motto is: “The Symphony of Engines – 90 Years of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este & BMW Automobiles” +++ The Selecting Committee has defined the first three award classes for classic automobiles and is now accepting nominations.
Art Cars #18 by Cao Fei and #19 by John Baldessari celebrate their premiere in Europe. “Big Four” - First four BMW Art Cars of Alexander Calder, Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol on display. BMW M3 GT2 of Jeff Koons completes the exhibition.
John Edwards (USA), Jesse Krohn (FIN) and Chaz Mostert (AUS) will start the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season finale, Motul Petit Le Mans, from the GTLM class pole position. On the other side of the globe, BMW Team MTEK qualified in second place for the FIA World Endurance Championship 6 Hours of Fuji (JPN).
Two continents, two race series, two podiums: BMW M Motorsport can look back on a successful weekend with the new BMW M8 GTE.
BMW M Motorsport ended the 2018 DTM season with a strong team result. Marco Wittmann (GER), at the wheel of the BMW Driving Experience M4 DTM, finished second in the final race of the year to take his place on the podium for the sixth time this season. All six BMW drivers came home in the top-ten and picked up points in the 20th race of the season.
The BMW Motorrad Motorsport racers continue to pick up titles on a weekly basis. Tyco BMW rider Keith Farmer (GBR) was crowned champion of the British Superbike Championship Superstock class (BSB STK) at the weekend. This is the ninth title overall for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport community this season.
The BMW Group, Northvolt and Umicore have formed a joint technology consortium in order to work closely together on the continued development of a complete and sustainable value chain for battery cells for electrified vehicles in Europe.
The 2018 DTM season draws to a close at the weekend with races 19 and 20 at the Hockenheimring (GER). Even before the grand finale, sights are already set on the future: On Thursday, the ITR announced its plans for the coming years. Aston Martin will join the DTM as a new manufacturer. In an interview, BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt talks about the future of the DTM, the collaborative work in recent months, and the role of BMW.
BMW deliveries increase in September and year-to-date. 14,500 electrified vehicles delivered in September. Over 300,000 BMW Group electrified vehicles on roads worldwide.
Early extension of the joint venture contract until 2040 +++ Investment of more than three billion euros in new automotive plant and large-scale expansion of existing plant structure +++ Total production capacity increases to 650,000 units per year +++ 5,000 new jobs in the BBA plants by the early 2020s +++ BMW Group intends to increase its stake in BBA to 75 percent +++ Krüger: “Success story goes hand in hand with BBA”
BMW Canada, together with like-minded brands, brings a premium lifestyle experience to life in the heart of Yorkville.
BMW Team RLL will look to close the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the inaugural season for the BMW M8 GTE with a third consecutive GTLM class victory, this time at the 21st annual Motul Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta (USA).
Please find attached on location pictures and footage of the International Media Launch of the new BMW X5 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Races 19 and 20 this weekend at Hockenheim (GER) draw the 2018 DTM season to a close. BMW M Motorsport and the BMW DTM teams are aiming to head into the winter break on a high.
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BMW at the Mondial de l’Automobile Paris 2018.
The New 2019 BMW i3 120Ah and BMW i3s 120Ah
The All-New 2019 BMW R1250GS and 2019 BMW R1250RT.
BMW at the Mondial de l’Automobile Paris 2018.
BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Central Asia 2018.