Numerous 5 star ratings from Euro NCAP confirm the exceptionally high level of safety achieved by all current MINI models. With a holistic safety concept combining active and passive protection, MINI delivers comprehensive occupant protection as standard across the entire model range.
+++ Celebrated triumph for the BMW M Hybrid V8 at the second race of the FIA WEC season. +++ Robin Frijns, René Rast, and Sheldon van der Linde claim the first overall victory for BMW M Motorsport since re-entering the FIA WEC. +++ Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello, and Dries Vanthoor complete the one-two finish by securing second place in the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8. +++
+++ Pre-chamber combustion patented by BMW celebrates its premiere. High-efficiency new development makes its series production debut in BMW M models and enables a significant reduction in fuel consumption under high loads. New ignition process is a prime example of the transfer of technology from racing cars to series-production models and helps to meet the requirements of the EU7 standard. Production of the BMW M3 and BMW M4 with BMW M Ignite technology ...
Statement Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Conference Call Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2026
Statement Walter Mertl, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Conference Call Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2026
BMW Group Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2026
+++ Group pre-tax return on sales at 7.6% in line with FY25 +++ Automotive segment EBIT margin of 5.0% within full year guidance corridor +++ Costs, investments and research & development expenditure reduced further as planned +++ Outlook for the full year 2026 confirmed +++ Positive development of Free cash flow in the Automotive segment +++ Zipse: “Consistent strategy of technology openness, operational excellence and a high degree of flexibility pay ...
+++ Miguel Oliveira will miss the next round of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Most due to injuries sustained in the Superpole Race in Hungary. +++ Oliveira: “I will now fully focus on my recovery and work to return to the team and to my BMW M 1000 RR as soon as possible.” +++ Michael van der Mark will replace him in Most aboard the BMW M 1000 RR. +++
For the first time ever, the entire BMW Art Car Collection will be reunited at home in Munich. Titled “BMW ART CARS – 20 ARTISTS, 50 YEARS OF INNOVATION. REUNITED AT BMW WELT”, the exhibition will present all 20 Art Cars together in one location for the first time, from 29 July to 31 August 2026. The opening ceremony will take place on 28 July. The exhibition within the iconic BMW Welt architecture brings together the “rolling sculptures” from Alexander ...
+++ New inline solution enables non‑destructive measurement of paint layer thickness +++ First application of terahertz technology for exterior plastics +++ Digitalisation continues to advance in paint operations +++
+++ Technology-open production remains the guiding principle +++ Rapid pace in the global ramp-up of e-mobility +++
BMW Motorrad with new leadership in Development.
+++ Strong comeback drive by Philipp Eng and Marco Wittmann in the #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 ends in third place +++ Second podium of the season after finishing third in Daytona +++ IMPC: Turner Motorsport triumphs with the BMW M4 GT4 EVO +++
+++ Charles Weerts and Kelvin van der Linde claim third place in the first Sprint race with the Team WRT #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO +++ Victory and podium finish for the team’s #30 BMW M4 GT3 EVO in the Silver Cup +++ Tributes to the late Alessandro Zanardi at Brands Hatch +++
+++ Miguel Oliveira back on the podium: third place on Saturday. +++ Major shock follows success on Sunday. +++ Both riders suffer injuries through no fault of their own in the Superpole Race. +++
The BMW Group and BMW M Motorsport mourn the passing of Alessandro Zanardi. The racing driver, long-standing works driver and corporate ambassador passed away unexpectedly in Italy on 1st May, as confirmed by his family. “Alex” Zanardi was 59 years old. In these difficult hours, the thoughts of the BMW Group are with his wife Daniela, his son Niccolò, and all his relatives and friends. The company has lost a compelling humanitarian and representative; BMW ...
+++ Masters champions Patrick Reed and Sergio García tee off at the BMW International Open (1-5 July 2026) +++ Munich debut for PGA TOUR winner Carlos Ortiz +++ Bernd Wiesberger in excellent form at Golfclub München Eichenried +++ Crowd favourites Andrew “Beef” Johnston and Rafa Cabrera Bello as well as other world-class golfers on the entry list +++
+++ Fund III will invest in physical AI, agentic AI, and software automating complex workflows across manufacturing, supply chains, and the broader automotive ecosystem +++ It will also invest in circularity and advanced materials to drive industrial resilience and economic independence from raw materials +++ BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse reaffirms the German automaker’s long-term commitment to corporate venture capital, as BMW i Ventures’ total capital under ...
+++ The long-term project MINDS FOR TOMORROW by the BMW Group and DEIN MÜNCHEN introduces itself +++ Young people design clapper boards and T-shirts for the BBL home game against RASTA Vechta +++ BMW Munich supports the project with 1,000 euros for every Bayern home game dunk +++
+++ Dream start for Klingmann/Marciello in the Italian GT Sprint Championship. +++ ADAC GT Masters and ADAC GT4 Germany: Successes for FK Performance Motorsport. +++ British GT: Double podium for BMW M Motorsport at Silverstone. +++