First test drives with a prototype for innovative drive and chassis control systems commence. Four electric motors and an integrated driving dynamics control system enable an extremely emotional driving experience in future high-performance sports cars.
+++ Increase in proportion of recycled material in packaging +++ Nikolaides, Head of Logistics: “We are leveraging various options to save carbon emissions and raw materials.” +++ Other pilot projects underway +++
BMW Group Half-Year Report to 30 June 2022
Statement Zipse Conference Call Q2/HY1 2022
In a highly volatile environment, the BMW Group remained on course in the first half of 2022. With flexibility and expertise, the company encountered challenges including continued supply chain disruptions and bottlenecks for semiconductors and specific supplier parts.
+++ The i4 eDrive35, available today for order in Canada, increases offering for customers. +++ Estimated maximum range up to 418 km. +++ Single electric motor produces estimated 281 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. +++ Base MSRP of $54,990 CAD.
+++ E-component production expands +++ Manufacture of battery modules for BMW i4 +++ €70 million invested +++ 250 new jobs created +++ Plant Director Petra Peterhänsel: “Plant Leipzig remains electrified” +++
MINI presents study previewing a new vehicle concept for the premium small car segment: purely electrically driven, chrome- and leather-free and with an entirely new design. And on top of all that, new digital features to enhance your experience.
Between 1970 and 1972, a timeless icon with global appeal was created in Munich in just 26 months. 3.5 million working hours on the construction site. 500 builders and 200 architects, engineers, and draftsmen. Over 3,000 façade elements manufactured for the first time in Europe using the Japanese cast aluminium process. At the time, employees from twelve nations built the BMW landmark.
Group half-year sales reach 1,160,443 units +++ 75,891 all-electric BMW and MINI vehicles sold +++ BMW Group expands market leadership of premium segment +++ Pieter Nota: “BMW brand number one worldwide in premium automotive segment in first half-year”
+++BMW electrified sales more than double following the launch of the all-electric BMW i4 and BMW iX+++BMW Motorrad deliveries increase by +13% to record high levels+++
+++ Fully electric BMW i7* and highly efficient combustion-powered variants launch simultaneously +++ Over €300 million invested in Lower Bavarian site +++ One in four BMWs from Dingolfing already electrified +++ Consistent implementation of BMW iFACTORY +++ Piloting automated driving in production environment +++
Sixth edition of MINI-community event occurs for the first time in British Columbia.
+++ Annual production capacity at BMW Shenyang Plants increases to 830,000 vehicles. +++ Implementation of the BMW iFACTORY strategy. LEAN. GREEN. DIGITAL. +++ “Industrial Metaverse” – the first BMW Group plant fully planned and simulated in the virtual world from the start. +++ Geared towards e-mobility, Plant Lydia produces the All New BMW i3 +++
+++ Production of next-generation e-drives at BMW Group Plant Steyr from 2025 +++ Annual production capacity of over 600,000 units +++ Investment of around one billion euros by 2030 +++ BMW iFACTORY also in Steyr: electric drive trains from carbon neutral plant +++
The distinctive styling is also taking a huge leap forwards with the fully electric next model generation of the British premium brand. Reduction without compromise, digitalisation creating an intensive user experience, sustainability running through the MINI DNA, maximum emotion with minimum footprint.
Dynamic driving test with the new BMW M2 under racetrack conditions. High-performance drive, M chassis and two transmission options guarantee a unique, sporty driving experience, even when pushed to the limit.
On 7 – 12 June the House of BMW in Milan will turn into a centre for dialogue between people, art and technology. Designer and artist Mike Meiré is curating a programme of installations, performances, workshops and discussion formats for the Salone del Mobile design fair. The focus lies on connectedness, digitality and circularity.
The British designer converts a classic Mini from the 1998 MINI Paul Smith Edition and reinvents the classic in the process. The customised car is part of the MINI Recharged project, which celebrates the fusion of tradition with pioneering technology, by installing an electric motor in the original model. In June 2022, this unique car from the iconic designer will celebrate its world premiere at the Salone del Mobile 2022 in Milan.
• Honoured marque BMW M GmbH celebrates 50th anniversary at 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed. • Feature outside Goodwood House showcases iconic models from BMW M. • UK premiere of the all-new BMW M4 CSL. • BMW Group Classic joins celebration with historic racing cars displayed on the Central Feature and participating in Hillclimb. • First-ever BMW iX1 and BMW i7 on display at Stable Yard. • BMW iX M60, i4, i4 eDrive40 and iX3 available for test drives.
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The MINI Concept Aceman: the first all-electric crossover model in the new MINI family.
BMW Group Canada reports Q2 2022 sales results.
MINI celebrates its 20th anniversary in Canada with MINI United.
Art Directors Club awards innovative BMW streaming platform JOYTOPIA.
BMW brings together 9 out of 19 BMW Art Cars in Luxembourg.