Series production gets underway: BMW Group officially opens Plant Irlbach-Straßkirchen

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

The new BMW 3 Series

• The eighth-generation BMW 3 Series introduces Neue Klasse design and technologies to the heart of the BMW brand. • First fully electric BMW 3 Series launches as the new BMW i3, available from launch as the BMW i3 40 xDrive and BMW i3 50 xDrive. • BMW i3 M60 xDrive M Performance model will later join the lineup. • BMW i3 50 xDrive delivers up to 912 km1 of range (WLTP) and up to 400 kW DC rapid charging. • Two petrol-powered derivatives offered from ...

Neue Klasse accelerates growth in fully-electric vehicle sales: Milestone of two million achieved

+++ 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 +++

The new BMW X5.

• The fifth-generation BMW X5 is the first BMW model engineered to support five drive systems, including hydrogen, as part of its global line-up. • First all-electric BMW iX5 – with the 60 xDrive setting a new benchmark in the segment with a WLTP range of up to 525 miles, fast 460 kW DC charging and 800-volt architecture. • Bold Neue Klasse exterior design with new double-X daytime running lights, new BMW Winglet door handles and optional automatic ...

Neil Fiorentinos appointed CEO of BMW Group UK and Ireland

Neil Fiorentinos to become CEO of BMW Group UK and Ireland from 1 September 2026 • David George to leave BMW Group to take up a leadership opportunity outside the company

The BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition – orders now open.

• An early opportunity to order the BMW i3 50 xDrive ahead of its official market launch. • Based on the M Sport model, the First Edition brings an enhanced level of standard equipment including BMW Iconic Glow, the BMW 3D Head-Up Display and AC Charging Professional – up to 22 kW AC. • From today, the BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition is available to order exclusively at BMW retailers, priced from €72,855 OTR. • The BMW i3 50 xDrive will celebrate its ...

On the finishing straight: the new BMW X5 enters its final test phase.

The new BMW M2 with M xDrive.

• M xDrive all-wheel-drive system available for the BMW M2 for the first time. • Enhanced traction brings impressive performance – 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds. • Innovative M Ignite engine technology reduces fuel consumption significantly under high loads. • BMW Individual Borusan Turkish Blue exterior paint available for the BMW M2 for the first time. • Priced from €126,175 OTR, the Ireland market launch of the new BMW M2 with M xDrive commences in late ...

The new BMW 7 Series.

• Most extensive BMW Group model update ever. The new BMW 7 Series spearheads the integration of Neue Klasse technologies into the existing BMW model portfolio. • Gen6 cylindrical cells help deliver significant increases in range across the BMW i7 lineup – up to 727 km (WLTP) in the BMW i7 50 xDrive. • Introduces a bold new Neue Klasse design language for BMW’s luxury segment. • Unparalleled personalisation capabilities, including a world-first dual-finish ...

Double victory: BMW iX3 named “World Car of the Year” and “World Electric Vehicle” 2026.

+++ Triumph for the BMW Group and the Neue Klasse +++ Tenth and eleventh title wins for the BMW Group +++ Jury members issue purchase recommendations for more than 413 million readers +++

BMW Ireland Returns with 2026 Future Entrepreneur Competition.

• Competition returns again to support Ireland’s Rising Start-Up Talent. • Expert Panel of Judges, including Skingredients’s Founder and CEO Jennifer Rock and a representative from Enterprise Ireland. • Range of benefits for the winners, including use of a BMW iX1 or BMW iX2, mentoring sessions and profile features through BMW Ireland.

The new BMW i3. Second model of the Neue Klasse.

• The second model of the Neue Klasse. The core of the BMW brand reinvented • 900 km of single-charge range realised by the innovations and technologies of the Neue Klasse • Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology with 800-volt architecture and 400 kW rapid charging (up to 400 km in 10 minutes) • Class-leading driving dynamics elevated by a new “superbrain” digital architecture and the Heart of Joy driving dynamics system • Driver-oriented cockpit featuring ...

Stable Group earnings thanks to consistent strategy: BMW Group on track

+++ 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 ...

BMW Group Ireland names 2025 Retailers of the Year.

• BMW and MINI retailer teams were recognised for their performance and customer focus across 2025. • Annual awards presented at the historic Löwenbräukeller in Munich during the Brand and Business Summit. • Winners included Conlans BMW Kildare, Frank Keane Naas Road MINI and Colm Quinn as Sustainability Champion of the Year.

The beginning of a new era: fully electric BMW M models set unrivalled high-performance standards.

+++ BMW M electrifies the brand DNA +++ BMW M eDrive offers four electric motors +++ Integrated BMW M Dynamic Performance Control +++ Performance-optimised high-voltage battery with increased charging capacity +++ Outstanding road and racetrack capability +++