BMW Motorsport News - Issue 16/2018.
Sun May 20 20:43:30 CEST 2018Press Release
Timo Glock auctions off special race helmet for a good cause – Podium finishes in the BTCC and the ESET V4 Cup.
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Back on the podium: second place for BMW Team RMG driver Marco Wittmann at the Lausitzring.
Sun May 20 17:10:11 CEST 2018Press Release
Another BMW driver celebrated on the podium after the fourth race of the 2018 DTM season: after 34 laps, Marco Wittmann (GER) crossed the finishing line in second place in the BMW Driving Experience M4 DTM. The two-time champion was 1.427 seconds behind winner Gary Paffett (GBR, Mercedes).
Top-four lock-out and one-two finish for BMW Road Racers at the North West 200.
Sun May 20 16:16:08 CEST 2018Press Release
The international road racing season has begun: the North West 200 was the first major event on this year’s calendar. BMW riders enjoyed an extremely successful race week in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. They celebrated a top-four lock-out and a one-two finish in the Superstock races, as well as one second place and one third place to reach the podium in the Superbike events.
BMW i Berlin E-Prix thrills German Formula E fans.
Sat May 19 21:02:49 CEST 2018Press Release
On Saturday, the BMW i Berlin E-Prix at Tempelhof Airport (GER) attracted plenty of Formula E fans to the circuit and provided a great atmosphere to match the summer temperatures. In the ninth race of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship season, the MS&AD Andretti Formula E drivers missed out on a points finish. After 45 laps, António Félix da Costa (POR) and Stéphane Sarrazin (FRA) finished in 15th and 20th positions.
The BMW Group at the RETTmobil 2018.
MINI launches Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Trial in Spain.
The new BMW M5 Competition.
BMW at the 15th Auto China Beijing 2018.
BMW at the 15th Auto China Beijing 2018.
Corporate
Statement Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, 98th Annual General Meeting of BMW AG in Munich on 17th May 2018
Thu May 17 10:15:00 CEST 2018Speech
Statement Krüger AGM 2018
Tue May 15 12:00:00 CEST 2018Press Kit
The BMW Group at the RETTmobil 2018.
Tue May 15 09:00:00 CEST 2018Press Release
More than a quarter of a million electrified BMW Group vehicles on the roads after strong April sales growth
Wed May 16 09:00:00 CEST 2018Press Release
SATELLITE and IFRAME Details Annual General Meeting 2018
BMW i Automobiles
combined fuel consumption 2,0 l/100 km; combined electricity consumption 14,5 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions 46 g/km
The new BMW i8 Roadster - Additional photos and footage.
Mon Apr 30 00:01:00 CEST 2018Press Release
The new BMW i8 Roadster - Additional photos and footage.
Wed Apr 25 04:45:00 CEST 2018Press Kit
BMW at the 15th Auto China Beijing 2018.
Wed Apr 25 04:40:00 CEST 2018Speech
Statements BMW Group Press Conference Beijing Auto Show 2018
Wed Mar 21 11:53:00 CET 2018Fact & Figures
Technical specifications of the new BMW i8 Roadster, the new BMW i8 Coupe, valid from 05/2018.
Brands
BMW i8: 2,1 l/100 km combined, 49 g/km CO2 emission combined (Calculated in the EU test cycle, in combination with standard tyres)
BMW i3 (94Ah): 0,0 l/100km (Calculated in the EU test cycle, in combination with standard tyres)
Garage Italia Customs and BMW i celebrate Memphis Design with a special edition.
Wed Apr 05 09:00:00 CEST 2017Press Release
World Premiere at Salone del Mobile: Lapo Elkann and Adrian van Hooydonk present BMW i3 and BMW i8 in a unique new Look.
Mon Apr 03 18:15:00 CEST 2017Press Release
The MINI LIVING – Breathe installation. MINI creates a resource-conscious living concept on a minimal footprint.
Mon Apr 03 14:30:00 CEST 2017Press Release
BMW Lifestyle presents five new Sport Collections.
Sat Apr 01 00:04:00 CEST 2017Press Release
BMW Motorrad launches the R 1200 GS xDrive Hybrid. World premiere of the first travel enduro featuring Hybrid All-Wheel Drive.
Technology
BMW Group R&D Center opens in Beijing. Comprehensive R&D Network enhances localized Innovation
Wed May 16 16:29:00 CEST 2018Press Release
On May 15th 2018, the BMW China R&D Center officially opened in Beijing’s Shunyi District. As a part of BMW Group Strategy NUMBER ONE > NEXT, the center is a significant step in expanding local innovation, and taking the Group’s “In China, for China and the world” localization strategy one step further.
Wed May 16 14:12:00 CEST 2018Press Release
BMW Group becomes the first international auto maker to obtain an autonomous driving road test license in China. Important step on BMW Group´s path to Autonomous Driving.
Tue May 08 13:00:00 CEST 2018Press Release
20 years at the cutting edge: BMW ConnectedDrive.
Fri May 11 17:30:00 CEST 2018Press Release
BMW Group Digitalization and IT Research Award. Company honours research in computer engineering.
People
Personnel changes in BMW Group production network
Fri Apr 13 11:33:00 CEST 2018Press Release
BMW Group Plants Munich and Rosslyn under new management. +++ Joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) appoints new managers in China for Technology and Production division and BBA Plant Tiexi.
Fri Mar 23 14:20:36 CET 2018Press Release
BMW Motorrad under new leadership.
Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 CET 2018Press Release
CV of Pieter Nota, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Brand BMW, Aftersales BMW Group
Wed Dec 20 10:00:00 CET 2017Press Release
Jochen Goller appointed as new President and CEO of BMW Group Region China
Motor Shows
(Fuel consumption combined: 5.6 - 5.3 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 146 - 140 g/km)
The BMW Group at the RETTmobil 2018.
Tue May 15 12:00:00 CEST 2018Press Kit
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.
Fri Mar 02 16:00:00 CET 2018Press Release
New BMW X4 on the way to its world premiere.
Tue Feb 27 11:06:12 CET 2018Press Release
Fascinating view of history and insight into the “Holy Grail”: BMW Group Classic at Techno Classica 2018.
Wed Apr 25 04:40:00 CEST 2018Speech
Statements BMW Group Press Conference Beijing Auto Show 2018
Heritage
Elvis’ BMW 507 lives on: Comeback at the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach.
Thu Aug 04 12:00:00 CEST 2016Press Release
BMW Group Classic presents the completely restored roadster of the “King of Rock’n’Roll” for the first time in public at the popular classic car show in California.
Thu Jul 07 14:45:24 CEST 2016Press Release
Back to its roots: New location of BMW Group Classic comes fully on stream.
Fri Jul 01 13:28:00 CEST 2016Press Release
The darling buds of May: BMW M1 Procar Race in the warm-up programme before Formula 1.
Wed Jun 22 16:30:00 CEST 2016Press Release
Parade of Champions at the Festival of Speed 2016.
Sport
BMW Motorsport News - Issue 16/2018.
Sun May 20 20:43:30 CEST 2018Press Release
Timo Glock auctions off special race helmet for a good cause – Podium finishes in the BTCC and the ESET V4 Cup.
Sun May 13 21:15:26 CEST 2018Press Release
BMW Motorsport News - Issue 15/2018.
Sun May 06 19:34:11 CEST 2018Press Release
BMW Motorsport News - Issue 14/2018.
Sun Apr 29 20:07:19 CEST 2018Press Release
BMW Motorsport News - Issue 13/2018.
BMW M Automobiles
fuel consumption combined: 8.5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 198 g/km
The new BMW M3 CS.
Mon May 21 00:01:00 CEST 2018Press Release
BMW M GmbH is presenting another exclusive, limited-run special-edition model in the shape of the new BMW M3 CS (fuel consumption combined: 8.5 l/100 km [34.0 mpg imp]*; CO2 emissions combined: 198 g/km*).
Wed May 09 00:01:00 CEST 2018Press Kit
The new BMW M5 Competition.
Mon May 07 14:30:00 CEST 2018Press Release
Highlight in the anniversary season: The new BMW M3 CS is the prize for the MotoGPTM BMW M Award in 2018.
Sat May 05 10:10:00 CEST 2018Press Release
M Performance Parts for the new BMW M2 Competition available as Original BMW Accessories.
Centenary
“A NEW ERA”: New BMW Group film launches online. The story of the BMW Group’s 100th-anniversary corporate campaign continues.
Wed Mar 22 09:54:53 CET 2017Press Release
A new era has begun. That is the key message of the new BMW film released today through all online channels. For the first time, the film “A NEW ERA” shows all four BMW Group Vision Vehicles side by side. One year after the company’s centenary, the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles is revisiting its “THE NEXT 100 YEARS” campaign.
Tue Oct 11 19:00:00 CEST 2016Press Release
BMW Group: THE NEXT 100 YEARS “Iconic Impulses. The BMW Group Future Experience”
Tue Oct 11 19:00:00 CEST 2016Press Kit
BMW Group THE NEXT 100 YEARS.
Tue Oct 11 10:00:00 CEST 2016Press Release
Attention! Updated satellite details for EUROPE! TV and online offer - Press Conference "Iconic Impulses. The BMW Group Future Experience." Los Angeles.11 October 2016
Safety car, a red flag and action all the way: Glock and Eng finish on the podium for BMW at the Lausitzring.
Sat May 19 17:21:43 CEST 2018Press Release
Two drivers on the podium, five drivers in the top-10: BMW recorded a strong result at the Lausitzring in the third DTM race. Timo Glock (GER) drove the DEUTSCHE POST BMW M4 DTM to second place, followed by Philipp Eng (AUT) in third position in the SAMSUNG BMW M4 DTM. For Eng it was his first-ever DTM podium finish.
Combined fuel consumption: 7.3 – 4.9 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 132 g/km
The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. The new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer. The new BMW 225xe iPerformance - Additional photos and footage.
Fri May 18 11:31:00 CEST 2018Press Release
The new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. The new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer. The new BMW 225xe iPerformance. - Additional photos.
Echoes in eternity: the edge-of-your-seat duel between BMW driver Timo Glock and Gary Paffett in figures.
Thu May 17 13:00:32 CEST 2018Press Release
Two weeks after the spectacular DTM season-opener in Hockenheim (GER), everyone is still talking about the wheel-to-wheel duel between BMW works driver Timo Glock (GER) and Mercedes driver Gary Paffett (GBR). We have turned the emotions of the duel into hard facts and put together a summary of the most interesting figures for you.
First glimpse of BMW iNEXT – BMW Group previews Vision Vehicle in 2018.
Thu May 17 10:45:00 CEST 2018Press Release
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At today’s Annual General Meeting, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Harald Krüger, unveiled an initial design concept for the BMW iNEXT. The pure-electric BMW iNEXT will be built at Plant Dingolfing from 2021. The company’s new technology flagship incorporates all major strategic areas of innovation in a road-ready vehicle.
Statement Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, 98th Annual General Meeting of BMW AG in Munich on 17th May 2018
Thu May 17 10:15:00 CEST 2018Speech
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Statement Krüger AGM 2018
BMW Group R&D Center opens in Beijing. Comprehensive R&D Network enhances localized Innovation
Wed May 16 16:29:00 CEST 2018Press Release
On May 15th 2018, the BMW China R&D Center officially opened in Beijing’s Shunyi District. As a part of BMW Group Strategy NUMBER ONE > NEXT, the center is a significant step in expanding local innovation, and taking the Group’s “In China, for China and the world” localization strategy one step further.
BMW Group becomes the first international auto maker to obtain an autonomous driving road test license in China. Important step on BMW Group´s path to Autonomous Driving.
Wed May 16 14:12:00 CEST 2018Press Release
On May 14th 2018, BMW Group officially obtained the Shanghai Intelligent Connected Autonomous Driving Test License, issued by the Intelligent Connected Vehicle Road Test Promotion Team - consisting of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau and Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission.
Home event for BMW at the BMW i Berlin E-Prix.
Wed May 16 13:35:00 CEST 2018Press Release
Electric racing returns to German streets this Saturday, 19th May, with the BMW i Berlin E-Prix. The ninth round of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship Season 4 will see BMW works driver António Félix da Costa (POR) joined at MS&AD Andretti Formula E by Stéphane Sarrazin (FRA). Both drivers will be aiming to return the Andretti ATEC-003 to points-paying positions at this unique event, held at Berlin Tempelhof airport.
Site-specific installation by United Visual Artists opens at A/D/O. “Spirit of the City“ explores the physical and emotional response individuals experience when navigating through urban environments.
Wed May 16 10:30:00 CEST 2018Press Release
A/D/O, the creative space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn by MINI dedicated to exploring the future of design, is pleased to reveal “Spirit of the City“ – a site-specific installation by London-based United Visual Artists (UVA). Spirit of the City probes the physical and emotional response individuals experience when navigating urban environments.
SATELLITE and IFRAME Details Annual General Meeting 2018
Wed May 16 09:00:00 CEST 2018Press Release
Munich. Please find the satellite details of the BMW Group Annual General Meeting 2018 as follows: Agenda 17.05.2018 10:30 – ca. 11:30 MEZ/CEST Speech Harald Krüger – LIVE
(Fuel consumption combined: 5.6 - 5.3 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 146 - 140 g/km)
The BMW Group at the RETTmobil 2018.
Tue May 15 12:00:00 CEST 2018Press Kit
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.
More than a quarter of a million electrified BMW Group vehicles on the roads after strong April sales growth
Tue May 15 09:00:00 CEST 2018Press Release
Top
BMW Group electrified sales up 52% in April +++ Significant double-digit electrified growth in all sales regions +++ Overall BMW Group sales continue to grow in April +++ Deliveries in year-to-date +2.5%: 799,520 units sold worldwide +++ April sales +1.2%: 194,889 vehicles delivered to customers +++
After remarkable season-opener: The BMW DTM drivers are out to put on another great show at the Lausitzring.
Mon May 14 14:06:45 CEST 2018Press Release
After the spectacular opener at the Hockenheimring (GER), the 2018 DTM enters its second round this weekend. Races three and four of the season will take place on 19th and 20th May at the Lausitzring (GER). Timo Glock (GER) of BMW Team RMG arrives in the Lusatia region of Germany as the championship leader.
BMW riders secure podium finishes in the Endurance World Championship, the Superstock European Championship and the Malaysia Superbike Championship.
Mon May 14 11:15:39 CEST 2018Press Release
The FIM Endurance World Championship was in action at the Slovakiaring. The race ended with third place for the GERT56 by rs speedbikes team in the Superstock class. Imola hosted the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship races and the FIM Superstock 1000 European Championship. The event saw Roberto Tamburini claiming his third second-place in a row in the STK1000 race. Mohd Ramdan Rosli and Nasarudin Mat Yusop race onto the podium in Malaysia.
BMW returns to Le Mans – with the world premiere of the new BMW 8 Series Coupe.
Mon May 14 11:15:00 CEST 2018Press Release
New luxury sports car to be presented for the first time on 15 June 2018, the eve of the legendary 24-hour race – parallel development of the production model and the BMW M8 GTE guarantees inspiring driving dynamics on the road as well.