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Copyright BMW AG Fri, 4 Sep 2026 21:08:00 +0200 en www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460481EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460481EN?language=en Thu, 3 Sep 2026 15:56:44 +0200 +++ All 20 BMW Art Cars presented together in one place for the first time +++ Olafur Eliasson’s “BMW H2R Project” as a special highlight +++ New digital experiences in the BMW Welt App and BMW Panoramic iDrive +++ BMW Art Cars remain accessible worldwide via exhibitions and digital channels +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460473EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460473EN?language=en Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:00:31 +0200 +++ Miguel Oliveira will contest his second WorldSBK season aboard the BMW M 1000 RR in 2027. +++ Successful WorldSBK debut season with four podium finishes to date. +++ Sven Blusch: “We are convinced that we can achieve great things together this season and in the years to come.” +++ Miguel Oliveira: “We’ve laid the foundations this season, but I believe the best is still ahead of us.” +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460416EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460416EN?language=en Tue, 1 Sep 2026 15:14:42 +0200 +++ Top topic: BMW M works driver Robby Foley in an interview about his racing season in North America with Turner Motorsport and the BMW M Racing Academy. +++ US Racing: Wins and podiums in the IMSA Series and SRO America. +++ M News compact: More victories and podium finishes. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460373EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460373EN?language=en Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:43:19 +0200 +++ Kelvin van der Linde, Charles Weerts and Jordan Pepper finish second overall in the #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO. +++ 30 BMW M4 GT3 EVO clinches Endurance title in the Silver Cup with one round to spare. +++ Ugo de Wilde, Tim Tramnitz and Jens Klingmann take the lead in the Gold Cup. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460314EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460314EN?language=en Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200 +++ Two-millionth fully-electric handed over to new owner in August +++ Total of around 3.5 million electrified vehicles deliv-ered to customers +++ First half of 2026: More than one in four vehicles sold worldwide was electrified +++ Europe reaches BEV share of 28% in first half of 2026 +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460053EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460053EN?language=en Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200 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. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460255EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460255EN?language=en Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200 +++ MINI 1965 Victory Edition celebrates the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally victory +++ Special edition available for the MINI Cooper S, MINI John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper Works Electric +++ Chili Red, Glazed White and starting number 52 reference the historic winning car +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460253EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460253EN?language=en Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:16:00 +0200 +++ First Playoff title for Clark following a wire-to-wire victory at Bellerive Country Club +++ Golf fans enjoy a thrilling anniversary tournament +++ All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation +++ 21st BMW Championship to be held at Liberty National Golf Club in 2027 +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460197EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460197EN?language=en Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200 +++ Juliya Tabaka named seventh BMW Hole-in-One Scholar +++ Top 50 golfers on PGA TOUR go head-to-head for just 30 spots at the season final +++ A first: two BMW Hole-in-One cars to choose from +++ BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club for first time since 2008 +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459797EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459797EN?language=en Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200 The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible with Sunny Side Yellow paintwork is made for summer: open, sporty and full of energy. As the most powerful MINI Convertible variant, it combines iconic open-air driving fun with powerful John Cooper Works performance – making a clear statement for warm days, sunny drives and spontaneous road trips. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460173EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460173EN?language=en Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:20:00 +0200 +++ Top topic: Intense Nürburgring programme with BMW M3 Touring 24H, BMW M2 Cup, and ADAC GT4 Germany +++ NLS: Overall podium and eight class victories +++ M News compact: More victories and podium finishes +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460114EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460114EN?language=en Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:14:46 +0200 +++ 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 +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460020EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460020EN?language=en Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200 Fully electric market entry in Pakistan and its long awaited return to Jordan. Milestones that highlight the brand’s transformation into a future focused, all electric player redefining urban mobility across emerging markets. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460052EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460052EN?language=en Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200 • 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 ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459996EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459996EN?language=en Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200 +++ 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 +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459893EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459893EN?language=en Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200 - 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 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459535EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459535EN?language=en Thu, 6 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200 Genuine MINI JCW Accessories give the MINI John Cooper Works 3-Door, painted in Indigo Sunset Blue, an even sportier, more distinctive and individual appearance. Additional aerodynamic details, carbon elements and high-quality MINI accessories visibly enhance the compact performance model’s motorsport-inspired character. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459934EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459934EN?language=en Wed, 5 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200 Borusan Otomotiv, BMW's official importer in Türkiye and the brand's largest importer worldwide, is bringing Turkish contemporary art to the global stage as a key partner of the Türkiye Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. The pavilion, commissioned by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), showcases "A Kiss on the Eyes" by acclaimed artist Nilbar Güreş, curated by Başak Doğa Temür until November 2026 at ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459617EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459617EN?language=en Wed, 5 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200 Championed by an all-women field of drivers and navigators, the rigorous competition covers 1,500 miles of demanding western U.S. terrain. Competitive rallyist and MINI enthusiast Felicia Killman to pilot the MINI with rallyist and BMW Group Mexico member, Erika Ferrer as navigator. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459835EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459835EN?language=en Mon, 3 Aug 2026 01:07:38 +0200 +++ 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 +++