BMW Motorsport News - Issue 03/2019.
Sun Jan 20 14:02:08 CET 2019Press Release
Interview with BMW DTM driver Sheldon van der Linde – Augusto Farfus competing in the BMW M8 GTE at Daytona.
Welcome to PressClub Global.
BMW Group Classic at Rétromobile 2019 in Paris
Fri Jan 18 11:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
Exhibition presentation in the French capital city with highlights from the history of roadsters and luxury automobiles of BMW, motor sport and from the model history of BMW Motorrad – International network of BMW Classic Partners is being expanded for the first time by locations in France during the course of 2019.
BMW Welt Jazz Award 2019 kicks off.
Fri Jan 18 09:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
“Saxophone Worlds” interpreted by Maciej Obara Quartet and Céline Bonacina Crystal Quartet.
Milestone in the expansion of BMW Brilliance Automotive: CBA General Meeting approves stake sale
Fri Jan 18 08:45:00 CET 2019Press Release
The long-term expansion of the BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. (BBA) Joint Venture has achieved a significant milestone: On Friday, a Special General Meeting of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. (CBA) in Hongkong approved the sale of a 25 percent shareholding in BBA to the BMW Group. Around 63 percent of the represented shareholders voted in favor of this step
The new BMW 7 Series.
BMW i Motorsport Media Guide.
MINI 2019 Dakar media guides
Connected, flexible, autonomous: BMW Group expands use of innovative technologies in production l...
The new BMW M8 en route to series production.
Corporate
BMW Welt Jazz Award 2019 kicks off.
Fri Jan 18 09:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
“Saxophone Worlds” interpreted by Maciej Obara Quartet and Céline Bonacina Crystal Quartet.
Fri Jan 18 08:45:00 CET 2019Press Release
Milestone in the expansion of BMW Brilliance Automotive: CBA General Meeting approves stake sale
Wed Jan 16 11:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
New BMW 7 Series world premiere in China
Tue Jan 15 11:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
Progressive luxury meets creative excellence. A design collaboration between BMW and Patricia Urquiola.
Technology
Leading the way in digitalisation: World Economic Forum in Davos names BMW Group Plant Regensburg ‘Lighthouse of the Fourth Industrial Revolution’
Thu Jan 10 12:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
+++ Plant Regensburg appointed member of WEF Network of ‘Lighthouses’, representing BMW Group Production System +++ WEF particularly commends fast, streamlined connection of new digital applications enabled by Intranet-of-Things platform +++
Tue Jan 08 18:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Mon Jan 07 21:30:00 CET 2019Press Release
Premiere in China: Alibaba voice assistant introduced into BMW vehicles.
Fri Dec 28 10:00:00 CET 2018Press Release
Interview: Stefan Juraschek, Vice President Development Electric-Powertrain.
Mobility of the future
BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Tue Jan 08 18:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
At the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 8 – 11, 2019, the BMW Group will present its vision of intelligent connectivity to the public, highlighting the potential for future individual mobility.
Thu Dec 20 11:40:00 CET 2018Press Release
Merry Christmas powered by BMW i.
Wed Dec 19 12:30:00 CET 2018Press Release
BMW Group and Daimler AG plan next steps for joint mobility company. Competition authorities approve merger of mobility services.
Fri Dec 14 11:00:00 CET 2018Press Release
BMW Group extends mobility service offer in China by launching a Ride-Hailing business based in Chengdu
People
Interview: Stefan Juraschek, Vice President Development Electric-Powertrain.
Fri Dec 28 10:00:00 CET 2018Press Release
Interview with Stefan Juraschek, Vice President Development Electric-Powertrain.
Thu Dec 20 12:00:00 CET 2018Press Release
The BMW Group Autonomous Driving Campus: the first 450 days. Six questions for Elmar Frickenstein, Senior Vice President Automated Driving and Driver Assistance, BMW AG.
Fri Dec 14 10:00:00 CET 2018Press Release
New leadership for BMW Brand Management
Fri Dec 07 17:00:00 CET 2018Press Release
BMW Group’s Driver Assistance and Autonomous Driving Development department under new leadership. Alejandro Vukotich takes over at the helm, Elmar Frickenstein to retire after handover phase.
BMW M Automobiles
Fuel consumption combined: 10,0 - 9,9 l/100km; CO2 emissions combined: 227-225 g/km
BMW model update measures for spring 2019*.
Tue Jan 15 11:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
New and attractive items of standard equipment and individualisation options for the BMW 2 Series Coupe, BMW 2 Series Convertible, BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo and BMW 4 Series models, BMW M4 Coupe and BMW M4 Convertible – New BMW Individual Composition with M Sport features for the BMW 5 Series range – Market launch of the new BMW X2 M35i – New BMW 8 Series Coupe and new BMW X5 with additional exterior paint finishes and leather variants.
Thu Jan 03 16:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
Out of this world: the BMW Individual M850i Night Sky.
Fri Nov 09 00:01:00 CET 2018Press Kit
The new BMW M8 en route to series production.
Mon Nov 05 13:54:00 CET 2018Fact & Figures
Specifications of the BMW M5, valid from 09/2018.
BMW i Automobiles
BMW 330e Sedan: Fuel consumption combined: from 1,7 l/100 km;
CO2 emissions combined: from 39 g/km (provisional figures).
BMW i3s (120Ah): Fuel consumption combined: 0,0 l/100 km; power consumption combined: 14,0 -14,6 kWh/100km;
CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km.
BMW X5 xDrive45e: Fuel consumption combined: 2,1 l/100 km; power consumption combined: 23,0 kWh/100 km;
CO2 emissions combined: 49 g/km (provisional figures).
BMW Group delivers over 140,000 electrified vehicles in 2018
Thu Jan 10 10:30:00 CET 2019Press Release
Electrified vehicles sales up 38.4% year-on-year +++ BMW Group European market leader in electromobility +++ Krüger: Once again, we’ve achieved our ambitious target +++ Company set to continue leading role in technology innovation +++ 500,000 BMW Group e-vehicles expected on the roads by the end of 2019 +++
Thu Dec 20 11:40:00 CET 2018Press Release
Merry Christmas powered by BMW i.
Mon Nov 05 14:30:00 CET 2018Fact & Figures
Specifications of the BMW i8 Roadster, valid from 09/2018.
Mon Nov 05 14:24:00 CET 2018Fact & Figures
Specifications of the BMW i8 Coupe, valid from 09/2018.
Motor Shows
BMW Group Classic at Rétromobile 2019 in Paris
Fri Jan 18 11:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
Exhibition presentation in the French capital city with highlights from the history of roadsters and luxury automobiles of BMW, motor sport and from the model history of BMW Motorrad – International network of BMW Classic Partners is being expanded for the first time by locations in France during the course of 2019.
Tue Jan 08 18:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Thu Dec 20 17:00:00 CET 2018Press Release
BMW Group at the CES 2019 in Las Vegas. Virtual drive in the BMW Vision iNEXT.
Thu Dec 06 12:00:00 CET 2018Press Release
The Japanese motorcycle customizer CUSTOM WORKS ZON presents a spectacular custom bike based around the prototype of a new BMW Motorrad boxer engine.
Heritage
BMW Group Classic at Rétromobile 2019 in Paris
Fri Jan 18 11:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
Exhibition presentation in the French capital city with highlights from the history of roadsters and luxury automobiles of BMW, motor sport and from the model history of BMW Motorrad – International network of BMW Classic Partners is being expanded for the first time by locations in France during the course of 2019.
Wed Dec 19 16:15:18 CET 2018Press Release
Rebirth in Dingolfing: The BMW 1600 GT convertible.
Wed Oct 17 18:27:48 CEST 2018Press Release
Motorcycle fascination at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019.
Mon Oct 15 15:37:00 CEST 2018Press Release
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2019 celebrates the sound of the most beautiful classics and two anniversaries.
Sport
BMW Motorsport News - Issue 02/2019.
Sun Jan 13 17:21:24 CET 2019Press Release
BMW DTM drivers Spengler and Wittmann test the BMW iFE.18 – BMW Customer Racing teams triumph in Dubai.
Sun Jan 06 14:26:21 CET 2019Press Release
BMW Motorsport News - Issue 01/2019.
Sun Dec 16 15:21:15 CET 2018Press Release
BMW Motorsport News - Issue 40/2018.
Sun Nov 11 14:35:51 CET 2018Press Release
BMW Motorsport News - Issue 39/2018.
Finance, Facts, Figures
Milestone in the expansion of BMW Brilliance Automotive: CBA General Meeting approves stake sale
Fri Jan 18 08:45:00 CET 2019Press Release
The long-term expansion of the BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. (BBA) Joint Venture has achieved a significant milestone: On Friday, a Special General Meeting of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. (CBA) in Hongkong approved the sale of a 25 percent shareholding in BBA to the BMW Group. Around 63 percent of the represented shareholders voted in favor of this step
Fri Jan 11 09:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
BMW Group remains world’s leading premium automotive company in 2018
Thu Jan 10 10:30:00 CET 2019Press Release
BMW Group delivers over 140,000 electrified vehicles in 2018
Wed Dec 19 12:30:00 CET 2018Press Release
BMW Group and Daimler AG plan next steps for joint mobility company. Competition authorities approve merger of mobility services.
Fuel consumption combined: from 5,5 - 5,4 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: from 124-11 g/km apply to MINI Cooper 60 Years Edition 3 Door.
MINI at the Brussels Motor Show 2019.
Fri Jan 18 06:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
British premium automobile manufacturer presents an exclusive design model to mark the 60th anniversary of the brand along with the MINI John Cooper Works, now fitted with a petrol engine particulate filter.
Dakar Rally 2019 – Second place for Nani Roma
Thu Jan 17 22:58:00 CET 2019Press Release
Update
• Six MINI crews complete Dakar 2019 – five inside the top ten. • MINI John Cooper Works Rally crew of Joan ‘Nani’ Roma and co-driver Alex Haro secure second place overall. • Carlos Sainz in a MINI John Cooper Works Buggy wins the closing stage of Dakar.
Sheldon van der Linde completes 2019 BMW DTM driver line-up as the first South African in the DTM.
Thu Jan 17 15:06:29 CET 2019Press Release
Sheldon van der Linde will make his DTM debut with BMW Motorsport in 2019, completing the BMW driver line-up. He will be 19 years and 356 days old when the season gets underway at Hockenheim on 5th May 2019, just 45 days older than BMW works driver Joel Eriksson was when he made his debut last year.
Dakar Rally 2019 – Stage 09, Pisco - Pisco
Wed Jan 16 23:10:58 CET 2019Press Release
• MINI John Cooper Works Rally crew Joan ‘Nani’ Roma / Alex Haro complete Stage 9 in second to maintain second in the overall ranking. • Five MINI crews finish inside the top ten. • Stéphane Peterhansel retires from Stage 9 due to racing incident.
Stage set for the Class 1 era: A detailed look at the new BMW M4 DTM for the most powerful DTM ever.
Wed Jan 16 12:51:28 CET 2019Press Release
2019 welcomes the new Class 1 era in the DTM. BMW M Motorsport has built the most powerful DTM car ever: the BMW M4 DTM, has been modified in accordance with Class 1 regulations. At the heart of the car is the newly developed BMW P48 two-litre turbo engine. Combined with a significantly lighter car, the performance figures are nothing short of impressive and allow speeds of up to 300 km/h.
Dakar Rally 2019 – Stage 08, San Juan de Marcona - Pisco
Wed Jan 16 12:41:47 CET 2019Press Release
• MINI John Cooper Works Rally crew of Joan ‘Nani’ Roma / Alex Haro move up to second in the overall ranking. • Four MINI crews complete Stage 8 inside the top ten. • Jakub ‘Kuba’ Przygonski / Tom Colsoul finish third in stage.
The new BMW 7 Series: Fuel consumption combined: 12.5 - 2.1 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 285 - 48 g/km.
New BMW 7 Series world premiere in China
Wed Jan 16 11:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
Top
Market accounts for over 40% of BMW 7 Series sales +++ Local production of seventh BMW model in China announced +++ China’s crucial role in corporate strategy NUMBER ONE>NEXT +++
Straight Eight: BMW Motorrad achieves eighth all-time sales high in succession in 2018.
Wed Jan 16 10:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
Worldwide deliveries increase by 0.9% to 165,566 vehicles. BMW Motorrad continues on its path of growth. Focus on new markets and new segments and continue with model initiative.
Fuel consumption combined: from 5,5 - 5,4 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: from 124-122 g/km.
With traditional sporting spirit and British flair: the MINI 60 Years Edition.
Wed Jan 16 05:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
MINI celebrates the brand’s 60th anniversary with an exclusive design model – Specific design features for the exterior and interior emphasise the authentic background and agile character of the original in the small car segment – Special edition as MINI 3 Door and MINI 5 Door, each available in four engine variants.
“Welcome back, Alex”: US companions talk about the phenomenon that is Alessandro Zanardi.
Tue Jan 15 11:40:55 CET 2019Press Release
For Alessandro Zanardi (ITA), starting at the 24-hour race in Daytona (USA) is a bit like coming home. At the official pre-event test, the “Roar” in Daytona, Zanardi received an enthusiastic welcome. He met numerous old acquaintances in the paddock, and was reminded of his time in the USA.
Progressive luxury meets creative excellence. A design collaboration between BMW and Patricia Urquiola.
Tue Jan 15 11:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
When a plan was hatched to create a very special stage for the new flagship models in BMW’s product portfolio, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design Adrian van Hooydonk, Milan-based architect and designer Patricia Urquiola and BMW Welt got together to consider the task at hand. Their collaboration resulted in a new space that will also showcase the new BMW 7 series starting from 16 January.
Fuel consumption combined: 10,0 - 9,9 l/100km; CO2 emissions combined: 227-225 g/km
BMW model update measures for spring 2019*.
Tue Jan 15 11:00:00 CET 2019Press Release
New and attractive items of standard equipment and individualisation options for the BMW 2 Series Coupe, BMW 2 Series Convertible, BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo and BMW 4 Series models, BMW M4 Coupe and BMW M4 Convertible – New BMW Individual Composition with M Sport features for the BMW 5 Series range – Market launch of the new BMW X2 M35i – New BMW 8 Series Coupe and new BMW X5 with additional exterior paint finishes and leather variants.
Dakar Rally 2019 – Stage 07, San Juan de Marcona - San Juan de Marcona
Mon Jan 14 23:21:45 CET 2019Press Release
• MINI crews make it a one-two-three at end of Stage 7. • Stéphane Peterhansel takes his second stage win in a MINI John Cooper Works Buggy. • Joan ‘Nani’ Roma places MINI John Cooper Works Rally in second. • Carlos Sainz takes third place in Stage 7.
Dakar Rally 2019 – Stage 06, Arequipa - San Juan de Marcona
Mon Jan 14 12:45:19 CET 2019Press Release
• Three MINI crews inside the overall top five. • Carlos Sainz takes third place in Stage 6. • Stéphane Peterhansel third in the general standings.
BMW Motorsport News - Issue 02/2019.
Sun Jan 13 17:21:24 CET 2019Press Release
BMW DTM drivers Spengler and Wittmann test the BMW iFE.18 – BMW Customer Racing teams triumph in Dubai.