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BMW Group PressClub Global - Brands https://www.press.bmwgroup.com PressClub Global - Latest News. Copyright BMW AG Sun, 9 Aug 2026 20:08:57 +0200 en Strong demand following early order opening: BMW Plant Munich launches BMW i3* series production with steep ramp-up curve 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 Motorsport-Inspired: The MINI John Cooper Works with Genuine Accessories. 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. MINI makes 2026 Rebelle Rally Debut with New Rugged Model Variant. 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. The Final Challenge: A rugged MINI Countryman Edition takes on the Rocky Mountains. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459370EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459370EN?language=en Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200 Taking on the Rocky Mountains and undergoing its final challenge in one of the world's most demanding landscapes, a specially engineered MINI Countryman is proving its adventurous spirit far beyond the beaten path. 25 years of MINI Design at the BMW Group: from the classic Mini to a new icon www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459554EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459554EN?language=en Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200 +++ MINI celebrates 25 years of design history under the BMW Group umbrella +++ New video “From the Original to the Original – 25 Years of MINI Design” now available on BMW Group YouTube channel +++ MINI Design combines heritage and future with clear design language and distinctive character +++ Ramp-up in record time: BMW Group Plant Debrecen produces 50,000th BMW iX3 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459620EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459620EN?language=en Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200 - 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 BMW M Concept Neue Klasse - Additional Imagery www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459599EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459599EN?language=en Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200 Additional outdoor studio imagery available for the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse. Exclusively for China, from China: the BMW X5 and BMW iX5 Long Wheelbase. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459593EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459593EN?language=en Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:42:00 +0200 With an extended wheelbase, enhanced rear-seat comfort and market-specific digital innovations, the BMW X5 and the first fully electric BMW iX5 bring a new driving experience tailored specifically to China. Holiday travel with BMW and MINI electric vehicles: Arrive with even greater peace of mind. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459456EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459456EN?language=en Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200 - 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 BMW M Driving Experience extends with AREA M – Your Ultimate BMW M Experience: International focus with new name, new location and new events. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0455372EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0455372EN?language=en Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200 +++ New brand image and restructured portfolio +++ Additional site in Memmingen, Germany +++ “Games of Drift” with specially adapted M2 Drift Signature AREA M vehicle as key event in Memmingen with live scoreboard and final +++ New target groups, new customer experience, new digital platform +++ Spiritual home for Gen M and all who feel an affinity with it +++ BMW M Experience Center for the ultimate driving experience +++ The MINI Aceman E with Genuine MINI Accessories: all-electric and ready for every adventure. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459165EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459165EN?language=en Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200 The all-electric MINI Aceman E is ready for adventures showcasing Genuine MINI Accessories. The compact crossover combines emission free driving fun with flexible storage space, individual design and practical solutions – from the roof box and bicycle roof carrier to all-weather floor mats and the MINI Travel & Comfort System. BMW Motorrad presents the GS Trophy Competition Bike - the BMW R 12 G/S. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458926EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458926EN?language=en Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200 Authentic off-road performance for the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2026 Romania. The MINI Cooper Oxford Edition: A tribute to the home of the brand. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458981EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458981EN?language=en Thu, 9 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200 +++ A quarter of a century ago, the first modern MINI rolled off the production line in Oxford +++ MINI celebrates the anniversary with the MINI Cooper Oxford Edition +++ Highlight: the Union Jack on the contrast roof +++ BMW iX3 achieves highest “five star” rating in first Euro NCAP test since introduction of new, more stringent assessment standard. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459155EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459155EN?language=en Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200 All-encompassing safety approach of BMW endorsed by Euro NCAP result. New Euro NCAP test procedure covers the entire sequence of events – from preventive features and crash avoidance systems via crash protection to safety after a crash. Safety of the flush-fitting, electrically operated door handles on the BMW iX3 confirmed in all situations tested. First Neue Klasse model comfortably achieved a five-star rating in Euro NCAP testing, which now imposes ... BMW M2 with M Performance Track Kit sets record time on the Nordschleife www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459086EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459086EN?language=en Mon, 6 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200 The BMW M2 with M Performance Track Kit has set a notarised record time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The run on 22 May was verified by TÜV Rheinland and took place under demanding conditions: high ambient and asphalt temperatures as well as oil traces in the T13 section made the time attack more challenging. BMW Motorrad model update for model year 2027. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458673EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458673EN?language=en Thu, 2 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200 Attractive new colors and special equipment. New BMW 7 Series ramps up in Dingolfing: Progressive luxury meets Neue Klasse technologies www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458808EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458808EN?language=en Wed, 1 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200 Most comprehensive model update in company history enters series production – Neue Klasse innovations roll out across existing portfolio – Greater range and faster charging for the BMW i7 – High-tech and craftsmanship deliver maximum customisation and exclusivity Markus Flasch becomes President of the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM). www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458896EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458896EN?language=en Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200 BMW Motorrad CEO takes on leadership role in the European motorcycle industry, driving key future topics such as decarbonisation, urban mobility and competitiveness. BMW Group Completes $1.7 Billion U.S. Investment and Premieres New BMW X5 at “Home of X” Event in Spartanburg, SC www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458864EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458864EN?language=en Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200 +++ 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 ... The new BMW X5. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458636EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458636EN?language=en Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200 The new BMW X5 enters its fifth generation, combining five different drive system technologies for the first time with the design language and innovations of the Neue Klasse.