Anniversary exhibition “BMW ART CARS – 20 ARTISTS, 50 YEARS OF INNOVATION. REUNITED AT BMW WELT” concluded on 31 August with a record-breaking attendance of over 120,000 visitors.

Thu Sep 03 15:56:44 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ All 20 BMW Art Cars presented together in one place for the first time +++ Olafur Eliasson’s “BMW H2R Project” as a special highlight +++ New digital experiences in the BMW Welt App and BMW Panoramic iDrive +++ BMW Art Cars remain accessible worldwide via exhibitions and digital channels +++

Corporate
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Cultural Engagement
 
 

Superbike World Championship: Miguel Oliveira continues with the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team.

Thu Sep 03 10:00:31 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ Miguel Oliveira will contest his second WorldSBK season aboard the BMW M 1000 RR in 2027. +++ Successful WorldSBK debut season with four podium finishes to date. +++ Sven Blusch: “We are convinced that we can achieve great things together this season and in the years to come.” +++ Miguel Oliveira: “We’ve laid the foundations this season, but I believe the best is still ahead of us.” +++

Motorcycle Sports
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Superbike Championship
 
 

BMW M Motorsport News, 1st September 2026.

Tue Sep 01 15:14:42 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ Top topic: BMW M works driver Robby Foley in an interview about his racing season in North America with Turner Motorsport and the BMW M Racing Academy. +++ US Racing: Wins and podiums in the IMSA Series and SRO America. +++ M News compact: More victories and podium finishes. +++

BMW M Motorsport
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M Motorsport Newsletter
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Customer Racing
 
 

GT World Challenge Europe Nürburgring: Overall podium and Silver Cup title for Team WRT, Gold Cup lead for ROWE Racing.

Sun Aug 30 20:43:19 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ Kelvin van der Linde, Charles Weerts and Jordan Pepper finish second overall in the #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO. +++ 30 BMW M4 GT3 EVO clinches Endurance title in the Silver Cup with one round to spare. +++ Ugo de Wilde, Tim Tramnitz and Jens Klingmann take the lead in the Gold Cup. +++

BMW M Motorsport
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GT Racing
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Customer Racing
 
 

Neue Klasse accelerates growth in fully-electric vehicle sales: Milestone of two million achieved

Thu Aug 27 10:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

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+++ Two-millionth fully-electric handed over to new owner in August +++ Total of around 3.5 million electrified vehicles deliv-ered to customers +++ First half of 2026: More than one in four vehicles sold worldwide was electrified +++ Europe reaches BEV share of 28% in first half of 2026 +++

Sales, Marketing
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Corporate
 
 

With the launch of the Neue Klasse: BMW expands its standard active safety features.

Thu Aug 27 09:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

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New active safety functions support drivers in critical driving, parking and exit scenarios. The enhanced Exit Warning function can actively delay door opening, helping to prevent collisions with cyclists. Unique to BMW Symbiotic Drive: Safety assistance systems remain discreet in the background and can provide effective support when it matters most.

Technology
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Safety, Security
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Automated Driving
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Driver Assistance
 
 

MINI 1965 Victory Edition: special edition continues a rich motorsport legacy.

Wed Aug 26 00:01:00 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ MINI 1965 Victory Edition celebrates the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally victory +++ Special edition available for the MINI Cooper S, MINI John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper Works Electric +++ Chili Red, Glazed White and starting number 52 reference the historic winning car +++

MINI
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John Cooper Works
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MINI John Cooper Works
 
 

Wyndham Clark triumphs at the 20th BMW Championship.

Mon Aug 24 02:16:00 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ First Playoff title for Clark following a wire-to-wire victory at Bellerive Country Club +++ Golf fans enjoy a thrilling anniversary tournament +++ All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation +++ 21st BMW Championship to be held at Liberty National Golf Club in 2027 +++

BMW Championship
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Golf
 
 

Anniversary in St. Louis: 20th BMW Championship kicks off with Pro-Am in support of Evans Scholars Foundation.

Wed Aug 19 17:22:00 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ Juliya Tabaka named seventh BMW Hole-in-One Scholar +++ Top 50 golfers on PGA TOUR go head-to-head for just 30 spots at the season final +++ A first: two BMW Hole-in-One cars to choose from +++ BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club for first time since 2008 +++

BMW Championship
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Golf
 
 

The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible: Top Performance under the open sky.

Wed Aug 19 00:01:00 CEST 2026Press Release

The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible with Sunny Side Yellow paintwork is made for summer: open, sporty and full of energy. As the most powerful MINI Convertible variant, it combines iconic open-air driving fun with powerful John Cooper Works performance – making a clear statement for warm days, sunny drives and spontaneous road trips.

MINI
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John Cooper Works Convertible
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MINI John Cooper Works
 
 

BMW M Motorsport News, 18th August 2026.

Tue Aug 18 11:20:00 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ Top topic: Intense Nürburgring programme with BMW M3 Touring 24H, BMW M2 Cup, and ADAC GT4 Germany +++ NLS: Overall podium and eight class victories +++ M News compact: More victories and podium finishes +++

BMW M Motorsport
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M Motorsport Newsletter
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GT Racing
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BMW M2 Cup
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Customer Racing
 
 

DTM: Victory and Podium! Marco Wittmann is back in the title race at the Nürburgring.

Sun Aug 16 17:14:46 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ Marco Wittmann celebrates the 20th DTM victory of his career in the Sunday race at the Nürburgring +++ Wittmann was already celebrating on Saturday, finishing third on the podium +++ A strong points haul brings Wittmann back into the title race – fifth place with a 25-point deficit +++

BMW M Motorsport
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GT Racing
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Customer Racing
 

MINI Strengthens Its Global Presence: Fully Electric Debut in Pakistan and Return to Jordan.

Wed Aug 12 21:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

Fully electric market entry in Pakistan and its long awaited return to Jordan. Milestones that highlight the brand’s transformation into a future focused, all electric player redefining urban mobility across emerging markets.

MINI
 
 

BMW Announces Monterey Car Week 2026 Program: Premieres of the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse and Vision BMW ALPINA, BMW M3 Milestones, and a New Chapter of “Kith for BMW”

Wed Aug 12 12:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

• The future of BMW M performance: The all-electric BMW M Concept Neue Klasse previews the next era of BMW M with advanced vehicle control, M-specific Neue Klasse technology, and a four-electric-motor performance concept. • A new era for BMW ALPINA: The distinctive design study translates the tradition of speed, comfort, and refinement into a modern design characterized by subtle craftsmanship, advanced technology, and sophisticated high-performance ...

BMW M Cars
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M3
 

From end-of-life vehicles to new cars: Car2Car research project demonstrates feasibility of high-quality material loops on an industrial scale

Mon Aug 10 11:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ Research project highlights potential of high-quality material loops, particularly for steel, aluminium and copper +++ Car2Car rate increases from six to 51 percent under expanded processing and sorting conditions +++ Results provide important data basis for vehicle recycling +++

Circular Economy
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Corporate
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Production, Recycling
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Sustainability
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Recycling
 
  

Strong demand following early order opening: BMW Plant Munich launches BMW i3* series production with steep ramp-up curve

Thu Aug 06 10:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

- Second Neue Klasse model enters series production at BMW Plant Munich - Manufacturing costs reduced by a further 10% - From 2027, Plant Munich will exclusively produce fully-electric vehicles

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Sites
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Technology
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Munich
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BMW
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Production, Recycling
 
 

Motorsport-Inspired: The MINI John Cooper Works with Genuine Accessories.

Thu Aug 06 00:01:00 CEST 2026Press Release

Genuine MINI JCW Accessories give the MINI John Cooper Works 3-Door, painted in Indigo Sunset Blue, an even sportier, more distinctive and individual appearance. Additional aerodynamic details, carbon elements and high-quality MINI accessories visibly enhance the compact performance model’s motorsport-inspired character.

MINI
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MINI John Cooper Works
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John Cooper Works
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Optional Extras, Accessories
 
 

Turkish contemporary art in international spotlight at Venice Biennale with Borusan Otomotiv. Borusan Otomotiv, BMW’s official importer in Türkiye, is a partner of the Türkiye Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia through November 22, 2026.

Wed Aug 05 15:28:00 CEST 2026Press Release

Borusan Otomotiv, BMW's official importer in Türkiye and the brand's largest importer worldwide, is bringing Turkish contemporary art to the global stage as a key partner of the Türkiye Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. The pavilion, commissioned by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), showcases "A Kiss on the Eyes" by acclaimed artist Nilbar Güreş, curated by Başak Doğa Temür until November 2026 at ...

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Cultural Engagement
 
 

MINI makes 2026 Rebelle Rally Debut with New Rugged Model Variant.

Wed Aug 05 00:01:00 CEST 2026Press Release

Championed by an all-women field of drivers and navigators, the rigorous competition covers 1,500 miles of demanding western U.S. terrain. Competitive rallyist and MINI enthusiast Felicia Killman to pilot the MINI with rallyist and BMW Group Mexico member, Erika Ferrer as navigator.

MINI
 
 

IMSA Road America: Strong performance by the BMW M Hybrid V8 goes unrewarded.

Mon Aug 03 01:07:38 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ BMW M Hybrid V8 shows strong pace at Road America and leads the race before technical issues stop both cars +++ Brake issues force the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 to retire, while a cooling problem drops the sister car back to seventh place +++ Turner Motorsport finishes fifth in the GTD class +++

BMW M Motorsport
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LMDh
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IMSA Series
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GT Racing
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Customer Racing