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From raw material to recycling: BMW Group develops sustainable material cycle for battery cells

+++ Development of innovative and recyclable battery cells +++ Near-standard production of battery cell prototypes at new pilot plant +++ Commissioning planned for late 2022 +++

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No premium without responsibility: BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

The BMW Group is making sustainability and resource efficiency central to the company’s strategic direction. Chairman of the Board of Management Oliver Zipse announced initial details of this strategic direction in Munich today and presented the targets the company has set itself for the phase up to 2030.

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WLTP: Electricity consumption combined: 19,5-18,5 kWh/100km; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km. NEDC: Electricity consumption combined: 17,8-17,5 kWh/100km; CO2 emissions combined: 0 g/km. (All figures are preliminary)

The first-ever BMW iX3

The concept: The first BMW Sports Activity Vehicle with an all-electric drive system. The drive system: Supreme efficiency leads to top-end range. The design: Proportions of a BMW X model and familiar BMW i accents. Equipment: Comfort, premium ambience and bespoke functionality. BMW Charging: Innovative products and digital services for simple and user-friendly charging.

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fuel consumption combined: 2,1 – 2,0 l/100 km; power consumption combined: 16,4 – 15,9 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 49 – 46 g/km

BMW Group increases sales of electrified vehicles in first half-year, despite COVID-19

Total sales affected by the impact of the worldwide pandemic +++ Initial signs of recovery in individual markets at the end of Q2 +++ 962,575 vehicles delivered (-23.0%) in year to date +++ BMW Group sold 218,876 automobiles in June (-9.0%) +++ Pieter Nota: "China sales in second quarter above previous year" +++  

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Sales Worldwide

BMW Group steps up electromobility: E-drives for half a million electrified vehicles

+++ BMW Group opens Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing and expands manufacturing capacity: E-drives for 500,000 electrified vehicles, start of production for fifth-generation BMW e-drive, Competence Centre will employ up to 2,000 staff in medium term, investment of more than 500 million euros by 2022 +++ Successful transformation of BMW Group’s biggest European production site +++

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BMW Connected Car Beta Days 2020: July will bring a comprehensive software upgrade with numerous new services.

New services such as the cloud-based navigation BMW Maps and an update for the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

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Fuel consumption combined: 10.9 – 10.5 l/100 km [25.9 – 26.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 249 – 239 g/km, preliminary data.

Final sprint on the way to the first row of the starting grid: The new BMW M3 Sedan and the new BMW M4 Coupé on the racetrack.

Driving dynamics tests on the new high-performance sports car under racetrack conditions deliver decisive insight into the ideal harmonisation of drive and transmission technology – Focus on “M-characteristic” combination of dynamics, agility and precision.

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Interview with Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG: “We will be taking sustainability to a whole new level”

Interview with Oliver Zipse on sustainability at BMW Group

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Coronavirus emergency aid for South Africa - BMW Group supports German development policy

German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and BMW Group South Africa are supporting the South African government in its efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic by providing 750 new hospital beds +++ BMW Group South Africa is providing the project with financial assistance of around 2.7 million euros +++ BMW Group South Africa will continue with social projects during the coronavirus crisis as investment in community and its employees

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New technology campus for 3D printing goes on stream: BMW Group builds on additive manufacturing, with skills consolidated at single site

+++ Campus as centre for production, research and training +++ Comprehensive in-house expertise to advance additive manufacturing technology +++ Accelerated vehicle development and production integration +++ €15 million investment in new site +++ 2019: annual output totalled more than 300,000 parts

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Track facts and key factors: the BMW i Andretti Motorsport preview for the Berlin finale.

03.08.2020Press Release

With six races in nine days, BMW i Andretti Motorsport is facing by far the most unusual season finale that the ABB FIA Formula E Championship has ever seen. All the races will be held at the former airport of Berlin-Tempelhof (GER), where it is possible to have three different track layouts, making the six races much more varied.

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Day of mixed feelings for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Jerez de la Frontera.

02.08.2020Press Release

It was a day of mixed feelings for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Jerez de la Frontera (ESP). The racetrack in the south of Spain hosted round two of the 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Tom Sykes (GBR) finished sixth in Sunday morning’s Superpole Race. He then came home eleventh in race two in the afternoon. His team-mate Eugene Laverty (IRL) was 13th in the sprint race in the morning, but retired in race two.

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WORLD PREMIERE

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14 July 2020. Follow the link and watch the webcast of the world premiere of the first-ever BMW iX3.

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CO2 emission information.

The following applies to consumption figures for vehicles with new type approval, September 2017 onward: The figures for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and energy consumption are obtained in accordance with the specified measuring procedure (EC Regulation No. 715/2007), as issued and amended. The figures are for a basic-version vehicle in Germany. The bandwidths allow for differences in the choice of wheel and tire sizes and items of optional equipment and can be changed by the configuration.

Obtained on the basis of the new "Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure" (WLTP), the figures are converted back to the "New European Driving Cycle" (NEDC) for the sake of comparability. Values other than those stated here may be used for the purposes of taxation and for other vehicle-related duties relating to CO2 emissions.

More information about official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars can be obtained from the "guideline on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and current consumption of new passenger cars", available here: https://www.dat.de/co2/.

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Specifications of the BMW 4 Series Coupé, valid from 06/2020.
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Specifications of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, valid from 07/2020.
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Specifications of the BMW 7 Series, valid from 07/2020.
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BMW Motorsport News - Issue 09/2020. 
 
 
 
 
Modern BMW Group motor show presentation receives Red Dot Awards. 
 
 
 
 
Day of mixed feelings for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Jerez de la Frontera. 
 
 
 
 
Four BMW M4 DTMs in the points on Sunday at Spa-Francorchamps. 
 
 
 
 
Front-row start goes unrewarded for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Saturday’s race at Jerez. 
 
 
 
 
Tough start for BMW DTM teams at Spa-Francorchamps. 
 
 
 
 
BMW Motorrad model revision measures for the model year 2021.  
 
 
 
 
From raw material to recycling: BMW Group develops sustainable material cycle for battery cells  
 
 
 
 
Bart Mampaey: “From an emotional point of view, it is always nice to return to Spa-Francorchamps”. 
 
 
 
 
M feeling at international racetracks: exclusive garage seats for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. 
 
 
 
 
Wide range of BMW M Performance Parts for the new BMW 5 Series, the BMW M5 and the BMW M5 Competition. 
 
 
 
 
The waiting is over: BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team ready to go racing at Jerez and Portimão. 
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The BMW M5 Competition, BMW M Performance Parts.

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Innovative strength from Lower Bavaria: Production of high-tech components for the BMW iNEXT starts in Landshut

22.07.2020Press Release

BMW Group Landshut plant assumes key role for BMW iNEXT – Innovations totalling more than 50 million Euros for future issues +++ Innovative kidney grille – central high-tech component for highly automated driving +++ Opening of new production facility with Bavaria’s economics minister Hubert Aiwanger and board member Dr. Andreas Wendt +++

 
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22.07.2020Press Release

BMW Group Plant Munich gears up for fully-electric future

14.07.2020Speech

Statement Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, World Premiere of the first-ever BMW iX3.

14.07.2020Press Kit

The first-ever BMW iX3

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Mobility of the future

From raw material to recycling: BMW Group develops sustainable material cycle for battery cells

29.07.2020Press Release

+++ Development of innovative and recyclable battery cells +++ Near-standard production of battery cell prototypes at new pilot plant +++ Commissioning planned for late 2022 +++

 
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22.07.2020Press Release

BMW Group Plant Munich gears up for fully-electric future

14.07.2020Speech

Statement Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, World Premiere of the first-ever BMW iX3.

14.07.2020Press Kit

The first-ever BMW iX3

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People

Norbert Reithofer re-elected Chairman of Supervisory Board

14.05.2020Press Release

Anke Schäferkordt takes over Renate Köcher’s seat

 
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12.03.2020Press Release

CV of Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development

12.03.2020Press Release

Supervisory Board names Frank Weber to Board of Management of BMW AG

06.03.2020Press Release

New management for BMW Bank GmbH

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Heritage

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este takes time out in 2020.

17.07.2020Press Release

The organisers of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este – the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este and BMW Group Classic – have jointly come to the difficult decision to postpone the event planned for October 2020 until 28th – 30th May 2021.

 
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14.05.2020Press Release

Learning from crises, mastering challenges.

20.03.2020Press Release

UPDATE on Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2020 – Postponement to October 2020

03.02.2020Press Release

Concorso d`Eleganza Villa D`Este 2020. Media-accreditation starts on 3rd of February 2020.

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BMW Motorsport News - Issue 09/2020.

03.08.2020Press Release

BMW Team RLL on the podium at Road America – Multiple successes for BMW M Customer Racing teams.

 
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27.07.2020Press Release

BMW Motorsport News - Issue 08/2020.

20.07.2020Press Release

BMW Motorsport News - Issue 07/2020.

13.07.2020Press Release

BMW Motorsport News – Issue 06/2020.

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Four BMW M4 DTMs in the points on Sunday at Spa-Francorchamps.

02.08.2020Press Release

Sheldon van der Linde (RSA, Shell BMW M4 DTM) crossed the finish line sixth in race two of the 2020 DTM season at Spa-Francorchamps (BEL), making him the day’s best-placed BMW driver. Lucas Auer (AUT, BMW Bank M4 DTM), Jonathan Aberdein (RSA, CATL BMW M4 DTM) and Marco Wittmann (GER, Schaeffler BMW M4 DTM) came home eighth, ninth and tenth to pick up points, while victory went to René Rast (GER, Audi).

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Front-row start goes unrewarded for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in Saturday’s race at Jerez.

01.08.2020Press Release

The five-month break is over; the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) resumed this weekend with round two of the season at Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. In Saturday’s Superpole, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team secured a place on the front row of the grid. However, a technical issue in race one meant the good start position went unrewarded.

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Tough start for BMW DTM teams at Spa-Francorchamps.

01.08.2020Press Release

After months of waiting, the wheels are turning again in the DTM. The first of the nine events that make up the 2020 season is taking place this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps. The season-opener at the iconic Belgian circuit has not been an easy one so far for the BMW DTM teams. In the Saturday race, Philipp Eng (AUT, ZF BMW M4 DTM) was the best-placed BMW driver in sixth.

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Bart Mampaey: “From an emotional point of view, it is always nice to return to Spa-Francorchamps”.

29.07.2020Press Release

Nine race weekends, three of them in Belgium: the 2020 DTM season is something of a home event for BMW Team RBM from Belgium. This weekend’s opening round will take place at Spa-Francorchamps (BEL), a racetrack of which Team Principal Bart Mampaey has special memories. That is followed later in the season by October’s double-header at Zolder (BEL), where the team enjoyed success with all three drivers last year. An interview with Bart Mampaey.

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M feeling at international racetracks: exclusive garage seats for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team.

29.07.2020Press Release

The two riders in the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, Tom Sykes (GBR) and Eugene Laverty (IRL), naturally spend a lot of time in the saddle of their BMW S 1000 RR. However, during tests and at race weekends in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), they also spend a lot of time sitting with their team in the garage between and during sessions. Now, they must no longer forego the kind of comfort of their BMW M cars they have become accustomed to.

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The waiting is over: BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team ready to go racing at Jerez and Portimão.

27.07.2020Press Release

For five months the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has had to exercise great patience. Now the action is coming thick and fast. Since the season-opener at the end of February/start of March on Phillip Island (AUS), the coronavirus has forced the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) to take a break from racing. The Spanish city of Jerez de la Frontera now hosts round two of the season this weekend (31st July to 2nd August).

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Ready for Eau Rouge: BMW DTM Teams looking forward to the start of the 2020 season at Spa-Francorchamps.

27.07.2020Press Release

Anticipation is rising among the BMW DTM teams as this weekend (1st/2nd August), after months of waiting, they will finally get the 2020 DTM season underway. The venue for the season-opener is the iconic Spa-Francorchamps (BEL) in the Ardennes.  BMW Team RMG and BMW Team RBM will field six BMW M4 DTMs between them.

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No premium without responsibility: BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

27.07.2020Press Release

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The BMW Group is making sustainability and resource efficiency central to the company’s strategic direction. Chairman of the Board of Management Oliver Zipse announced initial details of this strategic direction in Munich today and presented the targets the company has set itself for the phase up to 2030.

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BMW and South Africa: A very special relationship.

24.07.2020Press Release

In the 2020 DTM season, the grid will feature two BMW works drivers from South Africa: Sheldon van der Linde and Jonathan Aberdein. This is van der Linde’s second season at the wheel of the BMW M4 DTM. Aberdein, meanwhile, is contesting his first year as a works driver for the Munich-based manufacturer. The BMW brand can look back on a long history in South Africa, while both drivers have been fans of BMW since they were young boys.

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Imposing presence, exclusive charisma: the BMW X7 Dark Shadow Edition.

24.07.2020Press Release

Edition model of the first Sports Activity Vehicle in the luxury segment offers unique, exceptionally high-quality BMW Individual design and equipment features – produced in a limited edition of about 500 units at the BMW plant in Spartanburg – special BMW Individual paint finishes available for the BMW X7, BMW X6 and BMW X5 from August 2020 for the first time.

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Precision work in the wind tunnel: 3D rider model being used to optimise the BMW S 1000 RR aerodynamics.

23.07.2020Press Release

The FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) may have been forced to take a break from racing for a few months, but work has continued where possible at BMW Motorrad Motorsport. In the wind tunnel, for example, engineers have been fine-tuning the aerodynamics of the BMW S 1000 RR in the BMW Group Acustic Wind Tunnel. An important role in this work is being played by BMW Motorrad World SBK Team rider, Eugene Laverty (IRL) – in the form of a 3D model.

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BMW Group Streaming

WORLD PREMIERE

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CO2 emission information.

The following applies to consumption figures for vehicles with new type approval, September 2017 onward: The figures for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and energy consumption are obtained in accordance with the specified measuring procedure (EC Regulation No. 715/2007), as issued and amended. The figures are for a basic-version vehicle in Germany. The bandwidths allow for differences in the choice of wheel and tire sizes and items of optional equipment and can be changed by the configuration.

Obtained on the basis of the new "Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure" (WLTP), the figures are converted back to the "New European Driving Cycle" (NEDC) for the sake of comparability. Values other than those stated here may be used for the purposes of taxation and for other vehicle-related duties relating to CO2 emissions.

More information about official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars can be obtained from the "guideline on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and current consumption of new passenger cars", available here: https://www.dat.de/co2/.

Latest Facts & Figures.

Specifications of the BMW 4 Series Coupé, valid from 06/2020.
02.06.2020
G22
Technical Data
Specifications of the MINI Countryman, valid from July 2020.
28.05.2020
Technical Data
Specifications of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, valid from 07/2020.
27.05.2020
F44
Technical Data
Specifications of the BMW 7 Series, valid from 07/2020.
27.05.2020
Technical Data
Specifications of the BMW X3 xDrive30d and BMW X3 M40d, valid from 08/2020.
27.05.2020
G01
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Spa (B), 9th July 2020. BMW M Motorsport, DTM test day. BMW works driver Augusto Farfus (BRA), Shell BMW M4 DTMBMW M Motorsport – DTM – 2020 Media Guide. BMW Welt – On location (07/2020)Everything at a glance: the latest BMW Welt Information. The first-ever BMW iX3. (07/2020)The first-ever BMW iX3 BMW Connected Car Beta Days. (07/20)BMW Connected Car Beta Days 2020: July will bring a comprehensive software upgrade with numerous ... BMW Motorrad ACC sensor range (06/2020)The new BMW Motorrad Active Cruise Control (ACC) Show all

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