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Copyright BMW AG Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:58:40 +0200 en www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461057EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461057EN?language=en Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:12:26 +0200 +++ 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. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461055EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461055EN?language=en Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:04:06 +0200 +++ 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 +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461053EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461053EN?language=en Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:32:35 +0200 +++ Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello and Dries Vanthoor score their third podium of the season +++ #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO with Augusto Farfus triumphs in the LMGT3 category +++ Fifth Hypercar podium in the sixth race for BMW M Team WRT +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461014EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461014EN?language=en Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:53:00 +0200 +++ 15th appearance for BMW as title partner at most important marathon event in Germany +++ More than 84,000 athletes from 162 nations taking part +++ New, all-electric BMW i3 as lead vehicle +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460950EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460950EN?language=en Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200 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. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460897EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460897EN?language=en Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:47:00 +0200 +++ New BMW 7 Series showcased at Contemporary Istanbul +++ A.A.Murakami’s „SYMBIOSIS“ installation brings BMW’s Symbiotic Drive approach into an artistic context +++ BMW represented by Borusan Otomotiv in Türkiye +++ Focus on human-machine interaction and the Neue Klasse vision +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460324EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460324EN?language=en Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200 +++ 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 +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460894EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460894EN?language=en Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Team Germany and Team Europe win the tenth edition after six extraordinary days in the Carpathians. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460893EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460893EN?language=en Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:58:00 +0200 +++ 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 +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460877EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460877EN?language=en Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:14:26 +0200 +++ J.J. Spaun (USA) wins on his Wentworth debut +++ Frédéric Lacroix (FRA) secures BMW hole-in-one prize in the final round +++ More than 120,000 fans celebrate the Festival of Golf +++ The BMW PGA Championship supports the Golf Foundation +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460876EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460876EN?language=en Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:55:44 +0200 +++ The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team is crowned World Champion in the FIM Endurance World Championship. +++ First world title for a European manufacturer in the history of FIM EWC. +++ Pole position and victory: Perfect weekend for Michael van der Mark, Markus Reiterberger and Steven Odendaal in the final 24-hour race of the season. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460874EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460874EN?language=en Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:38:16 +0200 +++ After winning the Endurance Cup, Matisse Lismont and Ignacio Montenegro in the Team WRT #30 BMW M4 GT3 EVO also secured the Silver Cup and Overall titles in the Sprint Cup at Zandvoort +++ In the Pro Cup, the three WRT crews struggled with problems – fourth place for Valentino Rossi and Max Hesse in Sunday’s race +++ Augusto Farfus and Darren Leung took the #991 BMW M4 GT3 EVO of Paradine Competition to the Bronze Cup podium +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460740EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460740EN?language=en Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200 Since 2011 around 1,500 applications have been submitted and more than 115 awards presented, demonstrating the remarkable importance of social engagement across the BMW Group. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460755EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460755EN?language=en Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0200 +++ Hallmark MINI driving fun, enhanced interior space and outstanding functionality are defining features of the MINI Cooper S 5-door. +++ With 150 kW/204 hp, five doors and five seats, it combines everyday practicality, driving fun and functionality. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460775EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460775EN?language=en Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:59:10 +0200 +++ DP World Tour’s flagship tournament staged at Wentworth Club (15–20 September 2026) +++ BMW PGA Championship expects 120,000 enthusiastic golf fans +++ Defending champion Alex Noren (SWE) faces a world-class field +++ New BMW Hole-in-One Prize: ten cars to choose from +++ Festival of Golf: Pro-Am featuring numerous stars, live concerts and an immersive BMW experience +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460768EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460768EN?language=en Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:58:38 +0200 +++ Top topic: Schubert Motorsport wins in NLS – Three questions for Ugo de Wilde. +++ FK Performance Motorsport: Title ambitions in the ADAC GT Masters and ADAC GT4 Germany. +++ M News compact: More wins and podium finishes. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460275EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460275EN?language=en Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200 +++ 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 +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460673EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460673EN?language=en Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200 13 Teams. Six Days. One epic GS adventure. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460573EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460573EN?language=en Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200 More dynamic, more versatile, more individual: From launch, BMW M Performance Parts and BMW Accessories enable even greater personalization of the new BMW X5 and the first fully electric BMW iX5. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460678EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460678EN?language=en Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:12:39 +0200 +++ Wittmann converts pole position into the 21st DTM victory of his career on Saturday +++ BMW M Motorsport triumphs at the Sachsenring for the first time +++ Wittmann heads into the season finale in third place, 24 points behind the championship leader +++