40 years of the BMW M3
Fri Oct 09 10:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release
Six generations of high-performance sports cars for the premium midsize class
Six generations of high-performance sports cars for the premium midsize class
The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive: dynamically outstanding M Performance model added to the line-up for the fully electric SUV.
+++ #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 fights for victory until the final lap at Petit Le Mans – Dries Vanthoor, Sheldon van der Linde, and Robin Frijns celebrate second place +++ BMW M Team WRT ends debut season in the IMSA Series with one victory and four additional podium finishes +++ Huge celebrations at Paul Miller Racing: Connor De Phillippi and Neil Verhagen win the title in the GTD PRO class +++
+++ Tenth round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship at Cremona, Italy. +++ Performance improved with both BMW M 1000 RRs. +++ Top-five finishes are within reach again.
+++ Tigst Assefa (ETH) sets a women’s course record (2:11:04 hours) at Germany’s biggest marathon +++ Second Berlin triumph for Guye Adola (ETH, 2:02:50) in the men’s race +++ The new all-electric BMW i3 makes its debut as lead vehicle +++ 84,000 runners set a new participation record +++ 350 BMW Group employees complete the 42.195 kilometres +++
+++ Holistic sustainability approach extended to other BMW 3 Series drive train variants +++ Supply chain, high secondary material content and short distances within Bavarian production cluster help reduce CO₂e footprint +++ BMW Group sites in Dingolfing, Landshut, Irlbach-Straßkirchen and Munich combine specialisation with short distances +++
+++ Dries Vanthoor and Sheldon van der Linde break the spell: first IMSA season win for the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 +++ IIMSA debut victory for BMW M Team WRT and Sheldon van der Linde +++ Turner Motorsport wins in the GTD class, celebrating its first IMSA victory in more than two years +++
+++ The Italian artist’s first major solo exhibition in Germany +++ Key historical works and a new site-specific installation in the iconic Mies van der Rohe building +++ Exhibition dates: 10 September 2026 – 7 March 2027 +++ BMW has been a long-standing partner of the Preis der Nationalgalerie since 2006 +++
+++ BMW France becomes the official partner of the LUX Tour, one of the flagship projects of the Bicentenary of Photography, endorsed by the French Ministry of Culture +++ For one year, a travelling photographic studio housed in a caravan will tour France, making stops at festivals and fairs that are members of the Réseau LUX +++ Visitors will be invited to take part in « À l'origine du cœur » (At the Origin of the Heart), an artistic experience conceived ...
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.
+++ 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 +++
• 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 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 +++
+++ MINI celebrates 25 years of design history under the BMW Group umbrella +++ New video “From the Original to the Original – 25 Years of MINI Design” now available on BMW Group YouTube channel +++ MINI Design combines heritage and future with clear design language and distinctive character +++
+++ All 20 BMW Art Cars gathered in one place for the first time +++ Free exhibition from 29 July to 31 August 2026 at BMW Welt +++ Highlight: Olafur Eliasson‘s „BMW H2R Project“ +++ Digital experience with a treasure hunt and the Artlas App +++
+++ Top story: De Phillippi and Verhagen on the podium in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship +++ BMW M3 Touring 24H thrills fans at the Goodwood Festival of Speed +++ Hesse and Ruan claim double podium at GT World Challenge Asia at Fuji +++ M News compact: More victories and podium finishes +++
+++ Both Oliveira and Petrucci are back: for the first time since early May, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team was able to field both of its regular riders. +++ However, hard work and fighting spirit at Donington Park went unrewarded. +++ WorldSBK summer break: the next event will take place in early September at Magny-Cours. +++
+++ A quarter of a century ago, the first modern MINI rolled off the production line in Oxford +++ MINI celebrates the anniversary with the MINI Cooper Oxford Edition +++ Highlight: the Union Jack on the contrast roof +++
+++ Third place: The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team claims the first-ever podium finish for a European manufacturer at the Suzuka 8 Hours with the #37 BMW M 1000 RR. +++ Team Étoile secures a podium finish in the Superstock class. +++ Markus Flasch: “I couldn’t be prouder of what the entire team has achieved here at Suzuka.” +++
+++ Three South Africans atop the leaderboard +++ Germans make a steady start +++ 25 Eagles in the opening round +++ Friday tee times +++
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