The fifth event of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) took BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team to Most in the Czech Republic. There, reigning world champion Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) on the BMW M 1000 RR proved to be – at least almost – unbeatable.
+++ Pre-tax earnings (EBT) exceed €3.1 billion; Group EBT margin at 9.2% +++ Automotive Segment’s 6.9% EBIT margin at upper end of full-year guidance +++ BEVs remain strongest growth driver: +32.4% +++ Over a quarter of all vehicles delivered in Q1 were electrified +++ Outlook for 2025 confirmed based on updated premises +++ Zipse: “Technology-open approach remains a key success factor” +++
Statement Walter Mertl Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Conference Call Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2024
+++ Consistent strategic implementation: Dynamic BEV ramp-up aligned with profitability, as planned +++ BEV ramp-up continued as planned: 28% growth to around 83,000 BEVs in Q1 +++ BMW brand sales increased by 2.5% +++ Deliveries of models in the upper price segment rise by over 20% +++ Group EBT margin above target of >10% in Q1 +++ EBIT margin within the target range of 8-10% for nine consecutive quarters +++ Outlook for 2024 confirmed +++
The 2024 DTM season, in which the racing series celebrates its 40th anniversary, starts for Schubert Motorsport with a real highlight: the home event at the gates of the company's headquarters in Oschersleben (GER).
+++ Start of sales for the third fully electric model variant of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan +++ Additional drive system variants for the fully electric BMW iX2, the BMW X2 and the BMW XM +++ Highway Assistant now also available for the BMW 7 Series, BMW XM, BMW iX, BMW X5, BMW X6 and BMW X7 +++ Upgraded smartphone integration for vehicles with BMW Operating System 9 and optimised display of charging stations +++ Extended functionality for My BMW App +++ ...
The most powerful all-electric BMW model: BMW M is introducing an all-electric performance model to spearhead the new BMW 7 Series range. The BMW i7 M70 xDrive (electric power consumption combined: 23.8 – 20.8 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle) is the most powerful model with an all-electric drive system in the overall BMW Group portfolio. Equipped with an electric motor at both the front and rear axle generating a maximum system output of 485 kW/660 hp* and an ...
Zipse: “Proven strengths, future-oriented technologies and NEUE KLASSE as a recipe for success” ++ EBIT margin for 2023 expected within 8-10% range ++ High demand: 15% BEV share in 2023 ++ Dynamic BEV growth in coming years ++ Double-digit growth in high-end segment in 2023 ++ Further decrease in CO₂ emissions planned for 2023 ++ Concrete outlook for NEUE KLASSE – plants, models ++ More details on NEUE KLASSE at IAA Mobility ++
The BMW Group met its targets for 2022, as forecasted, and thus delivered a strong operating performance in a difficult business environment. The premium manufacturer significantly increased Group EBT (€ 23,509 million/ +46.4%) and net profit (€ 18,582 million/ +49.1%) from the previous year.
Jonathan Aberdein was the best-placed BMW driver in the penultimate race of the current DTM season, finishing in fifth position at the Hockenheimring. The result saw the South African driver move up two places to eleventh in the drivers’ standings. Robert Kubica from the privateer BMW customer team ART Grand Prix in eighth place and Philipp Eng and Sheldon van der Linde in ninth and tenth were the other three BMW drivers to finish in the points.
The biggest and most versatile member of the MINI model family generates fresh stimuli for driving pleasure and individual flair in the hallmark style of the British premium brand. Precisely refined design, attractive additions to the equipment range and innovative technology in the areas of operation and networking underpin the exceptional status of the new MINI Countryman within the premium compact segment.
Synopsis of Day 5. Location: Punakaiki Beach Weather: Sun/cloud, 21ºC Course: 360km, Pelorus Bridge to Punakaiki Beach Terrain: Mountain tracks 180km, highway 180km Tests: SP13: ‘Emirates Challenge’, SP14 ‘Rab Challenge’, Top three teams: 1 South Africa, 2 France, 3 Italy
The winner of the 2019 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy is Davey Todd (GBR). The 24-year-old was crowned champion in his first season in the International Road Racing Championship (IRRC) and was also unbeatable in this year’s BMW Motorrad Race Trophy. Second and third place went to Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) and Mathieu Gines (FRA). On Friday, BMW Motorrad Motorsport recognised last season’s most successful privateers.
The 2019 DTM season concluded with an eventful wet race at Hockenheim (GER). Timo Glock (GER, JiVS BMW M4 DTM) was the best-placed BMW driver, finishing fourth. Joel Eriksson (SWE, CATL BMW M4 DTM) and Bruno Spengler (CAN, BMW Bank M4 DTM) were also in the points, finishing in sixth and ninth positions.
Colin Montgomerie is guest of honour at the first World Final in Mexico since 2002.
The winner of the 2018 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy is: Danny Webb (GBR). The reigning International Road Racing Championship (IRRC) champion picked up a total of 485 out of a possible 500 Race Trophy points. Michal Filla (CZE) finished in second place with 483.02 points, less than two points behind. Third place went to Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR).
The new BMW Z4 – a premium open-top sports car boasting a classic fabric soft-top, an emotion-packed body design and a puristic, driver-focused interior.
Synopsis of Day 6. Location: Camp Khatan Ugij (N 47º 45.124’’ E 102º 47.581’) Weather: Sun/cloud, 21ºC Course: (planned 283 km) Camp Munkh Tenger to Camp Khatan Ugij Terrain: amended route: paved road 95%, clay based trail 5% Tests: SP14: ‘Time Trial’, SP16 ‘Bow and Arrow’ Top three teams: 1 South Africa, 2 USA, 3 Mexico
Synopsis of Day 5. Location: Camp Munkh Tenger (N 47º 11.510’ E 102º 47.745’) Weather: Sun/cloud, 16ºC Course: 310 km, Camp Ongiin Nuuts to Camp Munkh Tenger Terrain: gravel 85%, sand 10%, highway 5% Tests: SP11: ‘Photo Competition 2’, SP12 ‘Ongi River’, SP13 ‘Orhon View’, SP8 ‘Metzeler Challenge’ Top three teams: 1 South Africa, 2 Latin America, 3 Korea
Mobile parts production using a 3D printer.
