https://www.press.bmwgroup.com PressClub Global - Latest News. Copyright BMW AG Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:17:51 +0200 en 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/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/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/T0456766EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456766EN?language=en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200 +++ MINI and Paul Smith bring their playful, optimistic DNA to Salone del Mobile +++ Design installation showcases latest MINI Paul Smith Edition +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456869EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456869EN?language=en Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200 As part of the BMW Art Car World Tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the famous series, Classic Car House and BMW bring one of the most significant intersections of art and mobility to Denmark. From 27 March to 21 June 2026, Classic Car House (CCH) in Lyngby, north of Copenhagen, will host an exceptional exhibition of the legendary BMW Art Car Collection – presenting eleven BMW Art Cars. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456664EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456664EN?language=en Thu, 2 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0200 +++ Tradition meets the future: 104 years young and using state of the art technology +++ Series production of new BMW i3 to start in August 2026 +++ More models to follow +++ All electric vehicle plant from 2027 +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456769EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456769EN?language=en Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:39:00 +0200 The BMW Museum opened its doors to more than 847,000 guests last year – a new record. Highlights included the arrival of the exhibition “Belle Macchine. Italian Automotive Design at BMW” and the “50 Years of BMW Art Cars and the BMW 3 Series” special exhibition, which was replaced by a 50th anniversary celebration for the BMW 6 Series. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456640EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456640EN?language=en Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100 +++ Eight fellowships for MBA and MSc programmes +++ Focus on AI and leadership skills for a digital future +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456550EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456550EN?language=en Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100 +++ BMW Group Recycling and Dismantling Centre (RDC) set to become Competence Centre Circularity +++ Strengthening the circular economy, resource efficiency and technology development +++ Clear signal for the future of the Wackersdorf location +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456469EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456469EN?language=en Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100 BMW Group and the London Symphony Orchestra present the fourteenth BMW Classics in London’s iconic Trafalgar Square on Saturday 13 June at 4pm – a free open-air concert by the London Symphony Orchestra, also streamed worldwide on YouTube, Facebook, and into selected BMW cars. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456434EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456434EN?language=en Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:35:00 +0100 Additional photo material of the BMW i3 design premiere with Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, and Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456100EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456100EN?language=en Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100 +++ Interior air quality as health factor +++ Health as core element of product sustainability +++ Insight into BMW Group odour laboratory +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0455828EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0455828EN?language=en Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100 +++ Holistic concept targets resource efficiency and reduction in CO2e emissions +++ Decarbonisation across supply chain +++ “Design for Circularity” principle expanded to further components +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456185EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456185EN?language=en Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:22:00 +0100 Statement Walter Mertl, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Annual Conference 2026 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456179EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456179EN?language=en Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Statement Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Annual Conference 2026 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456174EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456174EN?language=en Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:31:00 +0100 Report on the BMW Group’s economic performance and its ecological and social contributions www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456175EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456175EN?language=en Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0100 +++ Group EBT once again exceeds € 10 billion – despite higher tariff headwinds +++ BMW Group achieves stable Group EBT margin of 7.7% in 2025 +++ Group net profit remains above € 7 billion, in line with previous year +++ Total dividend payment and payout ratio proposed at previous year’s level +++ Successful cost management: Costs reduced by € 2.5 billion +++ Strong demand for BMW iX3 – design premiere of BMW i3 awaits +++ Growing BEV portfolio: 20 models ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456144EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456144EN?language=en Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0100 As long-term partner of Art Basel for more than two decades, BMW presents Robert Rauschenberg's BMW 635CSi Art Car of 1986, celebrating the centennial of the artist’s birth. On the occasion, and as part of the BMW Art Car World Tour, Rauschenberg's iconic car will be presented for the first time ever in Asia. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0456134EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0456134EN?language=en Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0100 +++ Responsible for Production Division as of May +++ Dr Nicolas Peter: “Combines strategic thinking with operational excellence and business responsibility” +++