+++ 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 +++
+++ First round of the BMW International Open in ideal weather conditions +++ Jayden Schaper (RSA) gets off to a flying start +++ Latest photos from the morning starters +++
+++ New BMW X5 will be the first vehicle to be offered with five drivetrain options +++ BMW iX5 confirmed as first fully electric BMW to be assembled in the U.S. starting in late 2026 +++ Newly appointed BMW Group Chairman of the Board of Management Milan Nedeljković: “Completion of our investments in Spartanburg and Woodruff demonstrates our confidence in the United States and reinforces South Carolina’s role at the center of BMW Group’s global ...
The BMW Group is strengthening its international organization through a targeted leadership change: Sylvia Neubauer will assume the role of President and CEO of BMW (Schweiz) AG. effective July 1st, 2026. Michelle Roberts will officially take on the position of Vice President Customer, Brand & Sales at BMW M GmbH August 1st 2026.
+++ After four consecutive races, BMW M Team WRT’s podium streak comes to an end with fourth place at Watkins Glen for the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 +++ Sheldon van der Linde and Dries Vanthoor had to concede the battle for third place only shortly before the finish +++ Connor De Phillippi and Neil Verhagen drove the Paul Miller Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO to second place on the GTD-PRO podium +++
+++ Eight BMW M4 GT3 EVOs ready for the challenge of the Ardennes rollercoaster. +++ ROWE Racing and Team WRT enter a total of 12 BMW M works drivers in the Pro Cup and Gold Cup categories. +++ Podium finishes at the 24-hour races at Daytona, Nürburgring, and Le Mans provide additional momentum. +++
1,000,000 km in 12 years in a MINI Cooper D +++ Record achievement with the original engine and fuel consumption of 2.95 l/100 km +++ On 20 June 2026, MINI owner reaches the milestone at Plant Oxford, just in time for the 25th anniversary of the modern MINI +++
+++ BMW and SOLARWATT enable seamless integration of Neue Klasse vehicles and bidirectional wallbox into the SOLARWATT home energy management system (HEMS) +++ Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) becomes even more efficient through the interaction of all components +++ Additional savings potential, greater self-consumption of solar power and higher energy self-sufficiency in the home +++ Available to order from The smarter E / Intersolar +++
+++ The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team claimed a celebrated victory on home soil in the Ardennes, converting pole position into a race win. +++ Markus Reiterberger, Steven Odendaal and Michael van der Mark were unbeatable aboard the #37 BMW M 1000 RR in challenging conditions. +++ With maximum points from round two of the season, the team made up significant ground in the World Championship standings. +++
+++ Another five local pros tee off at the BMW International Open (1 – 5 July 2026) +++ Freddy Schott, Nicolai von Dellingshausen, Marcel Siem, Marcel Schneider and Max Kieffer are looking forward to their home tournament +++
+++ Michael van der Mark and Hannes Soomer provide valuable testing work on board the BMW M 1000 RR as substitute riders. +++ Miguel Oliveira spends the weekend with the team on site: recovery progressing well. +++ Danilo Petrucci also continues to make good progress following his injury. +++
+++ Third consecutive podium for BMW M Team WRT: After finishing third in Laguna Seca and achieving a 1-2 finish in the FIA WEC at Spa-Francorchamps, the team secured P2 on the streets of Detroit +++ Philipp Eng and Marco Wittmann celebrated their second consecutive IMSA podium after finishing third in Laguna Seca +++ The #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 also showed strong pace, but two drive-through penalties set the car back +++
Statement Walter Mertl, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Conference Call Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2026
+++ 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 +++
+++ 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. +++
+++ The MINI brand and BMW Group’s UK manufacturing plants are celebrating 25 successful years of modern MINI production +++ On 26th April 2001 the first MINI rolled off the line in Oxford +++ MINI continues to evolve its heritage through iconic design, innovation and go-kart driving fun +++
+++ At the season opener of the FIM Endurance World Championship, the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team leads until morning but drops back due to technical issues. +++ ERC Endurance #6 and AutoRace Ube Racing finish in strong fourth and fifth places. +++ Victory for the #38 BMW M 1000 RR of Team Champion-HERT powered by MRP in the Superstock class. +++
