https://www.press.bmwgroup.com PressClub Global - Latest News. Copyright BMW AG Wed, 13 May 2026 22:38:39 +0200 en www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457825EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457825EN?language=en Wed, 13 May 2026 17:26:19 +0200 +++ Shareholders of BMW AG approve the conversion of preferred shares into ordinary shares by a large majority +++ CFO Walter Mertl: “Increasing the attractiveness of the BMW share” +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457766EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457766EN?language=en Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 BMW is once again supporting the Cannes Film Festival as its official mobility partner, providing an exclusive shuttle service for filmmakers, guests and festival partners. This is the fifth time the car manufacturer has supported the prestigious festival, this year with more than 150 electrified vehicles. At the same time, the updated BMW 7 Series is making its European public debut in Cannes. Other highlights on the Côte d’Azur include BMW 7 Series cars ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457785EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457785EN?language=en Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Statement Oliver Zipse AGM 2026 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457779EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457779EN?language=en Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 +++ End of tenure on the Board after a total of 35 years with the company +++ Nicolas Peter: “Oliver Zipse has shaped the development of the BMW Group” +++ Milan Nedeljković to take over as Chairman of the Board of Management on 14 May +++ Raymond Wittmann to succeed him as Board Member for Production +++ Separate shareholders’ meeting to decide on the conversion of preferred shares into ordinary shares +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457759EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457759EN?language=en Tue, 12 May 2026 12:22:11 +0200 +++ BMW M Motorsport is sending three BMW M4 GT3 EVOs into the race to defend the Nürburgring 24 Hours title +++ BMW M3 Touring 24H, a fan favourite, starts with a new design +++ A large support programme with BMW M Hospitality, BMW M Corso on site, and public viewing at BMW Welt in Munich +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457655EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457655EN?language=en Mon, 11 May 2026 00:01:00 +0200 Numerous 5 star ratings from Euro NCAP confirm the exceptionally high level of safety achieved by all current MINI models. With a holistic safety concept combining active and passive protection, MINI delivers comprehensive occupant protection as standard across the entire model range. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457713EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457713EN?language=en Sat, 9 May 2026 23:31:05 +0200 +++ Celebrated triumph for the BMW M Hybrid V8 at the second race of the FIA WEC season. +++ Robin Frijns, René Rast, and Sheldon van der Linde claim the first overall victory for BMW M Motorsport since re-entering the FIA WEC. +++ Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello, and Dries Vanthoor complete the one-two finish by securing second place in the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457657EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457657EN?language=en Thu, 7 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200 +++ Pre-chamber combustion patented by BMW celebrates its premiere. High-efficiency new development makes its series production debut in BMW M models and enables a significant reduction in fuel consumption under high loads. New ignition process is a prime example of the transfer of technology from racing cars to series-production models and helps to meet the requirements of the EU7 standard. Production of the BMW M3 and BMW M4 with BMW M Ignite technology ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457629EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457629EN?language=en Wed, 6 May 2026 08:43:03 +0200 Statement Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Conference Call Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2026 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457625EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457625EN?language=en Wed, 6 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Statement Walter Mertl, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Conference Call Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2026 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457619EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457619EN?language=en Wed, 6 May 2026 07:31:55 +0200 BMW Group Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2026 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457620EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457620EN?language=en Wed, 6 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200 +++ Group pre-tax return on sales at 7.6% in line with FY25 +++ Automotive segment EBIT margin of 5.0% within full year guidance corridor +++ Costs, investments and research & development expenditure reduced further as planned +++ Outlook for the full year 2026 confirmed +++ Positive development of Free cash flow in the Automotive segment +++ Zipse: “Consistent strategy of technology openness, operational excellence and a high degree of flexibility pay ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457618EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457618EN?language=en Tue, 5 May 2026 20:32:20 +0200 +++ Miguel Oliveira will miss the next round of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Most due to injuries sustained in the Superpole Race in Hungary. +++ Oliveira: “I will now fully focus on my recovery and work to return to the team and to my BMW M 1000 RR as soon as possible.” +++ Michael van der Mark will replace him in Most aboard the BMW M 1000 RR. +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457593EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457593EN?language=en Tue, 5 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200 For the first time ever, the entire BMW Art Car Collection will be reunited at home in Munich. Titled “BMW ART CARS – 20 ARTISTS, 50 YEARS OF INNOVATION. REUNITED AT BMW WELT”, the exhibition will present all 20 Art Cars together in one location for the first time, from 29 July to 31 August 2026. The opening ceremony will take place on 28 July. The exhibition within the iconic BMW Welt architecture brings together the “rolling sculptures” from Alexander ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457553EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457553EN?language=en Tue, 5 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 +++ New inline solution enables non‑destructive measurement of paint layer thickness +++ First application of terahertz technology for exterior plastics +++ Digitalisation continues to advance in paint operations +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457513EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457513EN?language=en Tue, 5 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200 +++ Technology-open production remains the guiding principle +++ Rapid pace in the global ramp-up of e-mobility +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457486EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457486EN?language=en Mon, 4 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200 BMW Motorrad with new leadership in Development. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457539EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457539EN?language=en Mon, 4 May 2026 03:18:06 +0200 +++ 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 +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457538EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457538EN?language=en Sun, 3 May 2026 23:48:43 +0200 +++ Charles Weerts and Kelvin van der Linde claim third place in the first Sprint race with the Team WRT #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO +++ Victory and podium finish for the team’s #30 BMW M4 GT3 EVO in the Silver Cup +++ Tributes to the late Alessandro Zanardi at Brands Hatch +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0457535EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0457535EN?language=en Sun, 3 May 2026 18:54:00 +0200 +++ Miguel Oliveira back on the podium: third place on Saturday. +++ Major shock follows success on Sunday. +++ Both riders suffer injuries through no fault of their own in the Superpole Race. +++