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Copyright BMW AG Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:51:38 +0200 en www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457130EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457130EN?language=en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200 In the new BMW 7 Series, progressive luxury and the pioneering technologies of the Neue Klasse come together to create a unique driving experience. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457144EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457144EN?language=en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200 The BMW R 1300 RS and its ancestors as perfect partners for travel, touring, and sporty riding pleasure. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457233EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457233EN?language=en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0200 +++ MINI x Vagabund: one-off creative highlight in Beijing +++ Customisation as an expression of personality +++ Special editions and design partnerships underline the brand’s diversity +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457075EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457075EN?language=en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200 +++ Pilot project at Battery Cell Competence Centre (BCCC) +++ Reduced testing effort and savings in raw materials, costs and time +++ Pioneering integration of theory and practice +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457227EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457227EN?language=en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:21:47 +0200 +++ Sensational debut in the FIA WEC: Dan Harper, Parker Thompson, and Anthony McIntosh win at Imola in the LMGT3 class +++ The BMW M Team WRT celebrates a strong start to the season with fifth and seventh place finishes for the two BMW M Hybrid V8s +++ The #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO rounds off the top result for BMW M Motorsport with fifth place in the LMGT3 class +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457225EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457225EN?language=en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:10:56 +0200 +++ 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. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457223EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457223EN?language=en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:26:29 +0200 +++ Round three of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship at the famous TT Circuit. +++ Turbulent weekend at the “Cathedral of Speed”. +++ Strong individual performances on Saturday – a challenging race day on Sunday. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457221EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457221EN?language=en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:20:34 +0200 +++ BMW M Motorsport mourns the loss of Juha Miettinen and expresses deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones +++ Sporting preparations for the 24-hour race take a back seat +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457218EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457218EN?language=en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0200 +++ Ben Shelton (USA) prevails against Flavio Cobolli (ITA) in the Munich final 6:2; 7:5 +++ Champion of the ATP 500 tournament is rewarded with an all-electric BMW iX3 +++ FUTURE ACES: 300 coaching lessons for disadvantaged young people +++ Doubles title goes to local heroes Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner (both GER) +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457215EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457215EN?language=en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:41:55 +0200 +++ Fifth place for the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 in the first sprint race of the IMSA season on the Long Beach streets +++ The #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 started from the front row but dropped to the back of the GTP field following a collision +++ Turner Motorsport secures the first GTD podium of the season in the BMW M4 GT3 EVO +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457178EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457178EN?language=en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:20:14 +0200 The BMW Art Car World Tour continues its global journey with two significant new chapters: a historic debut in Romania at RAD Art Fair (23–26 April), marking the first-ever presentation of Alexander Calder's pioneering BMW Art Car #1 (1975) in the country, and a fifth consecutive partnership with Market Art Fair in Stockholm (24–26 April), featuring the BMW Art Car #20 by Julie Mehretu. With more than 55 stops already completed since March 2025, these ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457145EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457145EN?language=en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200 +++ Plug-Charge-Pay for maximum convenience +++ Over 1,400 charging points already equipped with the new function +++ Further roll-out in 2026 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457129EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457129EN?language=en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:01:09 +0200 +++ BMW M Motorsport and Team WRT are preparing intensively for the "6 Hours of Imola" during the pre-test +++ Two revised BMW M Hybrid V8s will be fighting for victories and podium finishes in the Hypercar class – in the LMGT3 class, two BMW M4 GT3 EVOs will enter the season with the same goals +++ Strong partners are supporting BMW M Motorsport in its third season in the top category of the FIA World Endurance Championship +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457059EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457059EN?language=en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Gen6 battery cell technology with reduced CO₂e footprint +++ Use of secondary materials and renewable energies +++ Improved efficiency during use phase www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456983EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456983EN?language=en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0200 +++ MINI and Vagabund present two unique MINI Countryman one-off show cars inspired by adventure, community and festival culture +++ The MINI Countryman becomes a dynamic stage for lifestyle, music and self-expression +++ Vehicle individualization that only MINI can do +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457082EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457082EN?language=en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:05:15 +0200 +++ Top topic: Successful season opener in the GT4 European Series. +++ BMW Z4 GT3: Comeback of the fan favourite. +++ M News compact: More victories and podium finishes. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457069EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457069EN?language=en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200 BEV orders in Europe up by around +40% in Q1 European sales of fully-electric vehicles exceed previous year’s high level Significant sales increase in German market (+10.7%) BMW outperforms total market in China MINI brand delivers global growth over five consecutive quarters Jochen Goller: “Well over 50,000 new orders for the BMW iX3* – more than half of the BMW X3s ordered are fully electric.” www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457054EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457054EN?language=en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:01:57 +0200 The Staatsoper Unter den Linden and BMW invite the public to a special Pentecost weekend on 23 and 24 May 2026. This year’s “Staatsoper für alle” marks its 20th edition – two decades of one of Berlin’s largest and most beloved open air classical music events. At one of the city's most beautiful and historically significant squares, Bebelplatz, Berliners and visitors from around the world are once again invited to experience opera and concerts outdoors, ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457035EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457035EN?language=en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:50:35 +0200 +++ The #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO of Team WRT narrowly misses the overall podium in fourth place but finishes third in the Pro Cup. +++ Strong premiere in the Gold Cup: #998 BMW M4 GT3 EVO with Jens Klingmann, Ugo de Wilde and debutant Tim Tramnitz finishes third. +++ Team WRT and Paradine Competition secure podium finishes in the Silver and Bronze Cup. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457033EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457033EN?language=en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:13:28 +0200 +++ Marco Wittmann, Philipp Eng and Robin Frijns take victory in the #77 BMW M4 GT3 EVO on the Nürburgring Nordschleife +++ Preparation for the 24-hour race in mid-May +++ Gamota Racing wins the SP9 Pro-Am class +++