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Copyright BMW AG Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:24:47 +0200 en www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461211EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461211EN?language=en Fri, 2 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200 - BMW M celebrates production of its one-millionth vehicle - BMW Group Plant Munich will also be future production site for first fully-electric BMW M3 - Strong emotional significance for employees at main plant in Munich - Decision underlines Munich’s future viability as a production location - From 2027, the BMW Group’s main plant will produce only fully-electric vehicles www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461032EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461032EN?language=en Thu, 1 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200 New site to supply German vehicle plants with high-voltage batteries for the Neue Klasse – Investment of around one billion euros – Head of Production Wittmann: “Strong signal for Germany as a business location” – First high-voltage batteries for the new BMW i3 from Munich – Bavarian battery network: research, production and recycling www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461229EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461229EN?language=en Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200 +++ Focused product portfolio for higher return on investment +++ Targeted expansion of highly profitable segments +++ Increased regionalisation of model line-up and production +++ Optimisation and further development of entire value chain +++ AI-based innovations for systematically higher development speed +++ Efficiency and faster decision-making through 20 percent leaner management structures +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461142EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461142EN?language=en Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0200 New Black Package underscores the sporty and exclusive character of the M Performance models of the BMW 2 Series Coupé, BMW 4 Series Coupé and BMW 4 Series Convertible. Launch of numerous models for the new BMW 7 Series and the new BMW X5. New, more powerful engine for the BMW X3 M50 xDrive. New BMW Individual special paint finishes for BMW 7 Series and BMW i7. Addition of Amazon Prime Video takes in-car entertainment in a wide range of BMW vehicles to a ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461136EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461136EN?language=en Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0200 • The eighth generation of the BMW 3 Series will be produced in Munich and Dingolfing, with batteries supplied by the new Irlbach-Straßkirchen plant • BMW 3 Series remains the heart of the BMW brand, symbolising industrial strength “Made in Germany” • Investments in Munich, Dingolfing and Irlbach-Straßkirchen boost competitiveness, innovation and value creation in Germany, and Bavaria in particular • Wittmann: “Consistent development is crucial to ... 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/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/T0460574EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460574EN?language=en Wed, 9 Sep 2026 12:09:00 +0200 +++ The Italian artist’s first major solo exhibition in Germany +++ Key historical works and a new site-specific installation in the iconic Mies van der Rohe building +++ Exhibition dates: 10 September 2026 – 7 March 2027 +++ BMW has been a long-standing partner of the Preis der Nationalgalerie since 2006 +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460560EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460560EN?language=en Tue, 8 Sep 2026 16:31:36 +0200 +++ BMW France becomes the official partner of the LUX Tour, one of the flagship projects of the Bicentenary of Photography, endorsed by the French Ministry of Culture +++ For one year, a travelling photographic studio housed in a caravan will tour France, making stops at festivals and fairs that are members of the Réseau LUX +++ Visitors will be invited to take part in « À l'origine du cœur » (At the Origin of the Heart), an artistic experience conceived ... 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/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/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/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/T0459740EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459740EN?language=en Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:37:53 +0200 Statement Dr. Milan Nedeljković, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Conference Call Quarterly Report to 30 June 2026 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459738EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459738EN?language=en Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Statement Walter Mertl, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Conference Call Quarterly Statement to 30 June 2026 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459732EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459732EN?language=en Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:34:37 +0200 BMW Group Half-Year Report to 30 June 2026 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459734EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459734EN?language=en Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:32:00 +0200 +++ Q2 Group pre-tax earnings (EBT) of €1,697 million (-35.1%); EBT margin at 5.4% +++ H1 Group EBT of €4,045 million (-29.4%); EBT margin at 6,5 % +++ Q2 Automotive segment EBIT margin at 2.3% +++ Neue Klasse gains traction: BEV deliveries in Europe rose by more than one-third in Q2 +++ Agreement reached with the Works Council on workforce restructuring program +++ CEO Nedeljković: “Preparing the BMW Group for growing challenges” +++