+++ Field testing of truck with hydrogen engine at Plant Leipzig +++ BMW Group Logistics head: “For the first time in German car production, we are using a truck with a hydrogen combustion engine.” +++ Trucks with hydrogen combustion engines are a robust and scalable complement to electric trucks in just-in-time logistics +++ The short refuelling times and high versatility of H2 trucks offer potential for long-haul routes and multi-shift operations +++
- BMW M celebrates production of its one-millionth vehicle - BMW Group Plant Munich will also be future production site for first fully-electric BMW M3 - Strong emotional significance for employees at main plant in Munich - Decision underlines Munich’s future viability as a production location - From 2027, the BMW Group’s main plant will produce only fully-electric vehicles
New site to supply German vehicle plants with high-voltage batteries for the Neue Klasse – Investment of around one billion euros – Head of Production Wittmann: “Strong signal for Germany as a business location” – First high-voltage batteries for the new BMW i3 from Munich – Bavarian battery network: research, production and recycling
+++ First vehicle plant worldwide to connect to a hydrogen grid +++ Milestone in energy resilience and further decarbonisation +++ Driving industry transformation with policymakers and energy partners +++
Gen6 high-voltage battery recognised as a “Global New Energy Vehicle Innovative Technology” at the 2026 World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) in China. The award recognises the BMW Group’s holistic approach to innovation, focusing on safety, efficiency, sustainability and customer benefits. The Gen6 high-voltage battery is a key technology of the Neue Klasse.
+++ Starting in October 2026, BMW Maps will display navigation and driver assistance in a single 3D view +++ This feature helps drivers orient themselves in complex traffic situations and makes assisted and semi-automated driving even easier to understand +++
Current vehicle prototypes are completing a comprehensive testing programme. At the same time, the next assembly phase for the third-generation fuel cell system is getting underway in Munich, as BMW Group Plant Steyr prepares for future series production.
+++ Use of event-based image and vehicle sensor data for the continuous development of driver assistance systems and partially-automated driving functions +++ Data collection from the fleet of the new BMW iX3 and successor models, subject to customer consent and in compliance with all data protection regulations in all EU member states +++ Privacy-by-Design measures implemented +++ No identification of individual road users +++
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.
+++ 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 +++
- 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
- Major milestone for BMW Group Plant Debrecen - Fastest ramp-up of a new BMW Group plant. - Strong demand for the BMW iX3, the first model of the Neue Klasse - Intensive collaboration across the production network
+++ Series production starts in December +++ Efficient production using artificial intelligence and virtual reality +++ Highest quality standards: Zero-defect battery production +++
+++ Focus on software stack development, linking data, robotics and applications in component production +++ Project supported by partners from academia and industry +++
- Full price transparency, total control over costs and an expanded BMW Group Charging network make charging on the go even easier – especially when travelling long distances. - New features in the vehicle app and the vehicle itself provide clarity on the actual charging costs incurred. - The BMW Group Charging network already comprises 1.1 million charging points in Europe alone.
The pilot will provide real-world evidence that renewable fuels can be deployed at scale today using existing vehicles, refuelling infrastructure and digital certification technologies.
+++ 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 ...
+++ Figure AI demonstrates Figure 03 humanoid robots in new use case at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg +++ Robot development runs in parallel at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg and at Figure AI +++ Assembly Hall in Spartanburg features BMW iFACTORY applications in artificial intelligence and virtualization +++
+++ 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 +++
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Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and power consumption and range were measured using the methods required according to Regulation VO (EC) 2007/715 as amended. They refer to vehicles on the German automotive market. For ranges, the NEDC figures take into account differences in the selected wheel and tyre size, while the WLTP figures take into account the effects of any optional equipment.
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