+++ 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 +++
• 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 ...
+++ 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 +++
+++ First-time demo of AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with Alexa+ technology +++ Revolutionary user-interaction with BMW Panoramic iDrive +++ Sixth generation BMW eDrive Technology +++ Next level driving dynamics with the Heart of Joy +++ Seamless driver assistance with BMW Symbiotic Drive +++ Ever-evolving Entertainment and App ecosystem in BMW Operating System X +++
+++ First BMW Group car plant to rely entirely on electricity from renewable energy during normal operation; no fossil fuels used +++ Use of electric power in paint shop drives reduction in CO₂e emissions from BMW iX3 production +++ Typical iFACTORY: virtual planning and testing, efficient processes and structures, smart use of AI +++ High-voltage batteries assembled on site +++
+++ „The first of a new era“ makes global brand statement to mark the launch of the Neue Klasse +++ New brand film with iconic models and vision for the future of BMW +++ Updated brand design, new visual language and digital contents for global channels +++ World premiere at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich +++
• First series-production Neue Klasse model, introducing a new design and cutting-edge technologies. •Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology with 800-volt architecture and 400 kW rapid charging (up to 371km in 10 minutes). • Intelligent xDrive all-wheel drive for optimal traction and efficiency, using a high-efficiency rear electrically excited synchronous motor (EESM) and a compact front asynchronous motor (ASM). • New digital “superbrain” vehicle ...
66 years of MINI – over six decades of go-kart feeling, innovation and unique design. It was in Great Britain that the success story of an original began in 1959 with the Classic Mini, which still conquers the roads and makes hearts beat faster today.
+++ The BMW iX3 makes its debut as the first Neue Klasse model +++ Exhibitions and events across Munich +++ Open Space in the city centre +++ BMW also presents a number of other new models +++ MINI unveils two JCW show cars +++ BMW Motorrad looks ahead to the future of fully electric scooters +++ BMW Welt opens new type of high-performance charging hub +++
BMW Ireland has announced Urban Aran and BiaSol as the two winners of its inaugural BMW Future Entrepreneur Competition, recognising two outstanding early-stage Irish businesses making an impact through innovation, sustainability, and creativity.
+++ Second-quarter deliveries increase +++ BMW Group delivers 1,207,388 units in first half of 2025 +++ Significant sales growth of +18.5% for BMW Group electrified vehicles in YTD June +++ Full availability of all models: MINI posts strong sales increase, with growth across all regions +++ BMW brand: Clear segment leader in first half-year +++ BMW M GmbH delivers over 100,000 vehicles in half-year period for the first time +++
+++ Pilot plants in Parsdorf, Hallbergmoos and Munich pave the way for global series launch +++ Board Member Nedeljković: “Strengthening Germany’s capacity for innovation” +++ Consistent zero-defect approach to production +++
+++ Range-topper now the only BMW XM to feature a V8 +++ Plug-in hybrid is the most powerful BMW M automobile +++ New equipment options +++ Charging rate increased to 11 kW +++ Premiere at the 24 Hours of Le Mans +++
• BMW Ireland Launches Entrepreneur Competition to Discover and Support Ireland’s Rising Start-Up Talent. • Range of benefits for winner including use of a BMW iX1 or BMW iX2, mentoring sessions and profile features through BMW Ireland. • Expert Panel of Judges including a representative from Enterprise Ireland.
• BMW Group Ireland have announced a continued partnership with the KPMG Women's Irish Open. • Tournament takes from 3 to 6 July at Carton House with an increased prize fund of €450,000, promising to be the most competitive tournament yet. • To celebrate BMW Ireland are launching a Pro-Am Competition.
• Available in four exterior paint finishes: British Racing Green, Laguna Seca Blue, Frozen Solid White and Black Sapphire metallic. • Increased engine output of 550hp and model-specific chassis tuning • BMW Operating System 8.5 with an M-specific interface. • Produced in a limited run at BMW Group Plant Munich with first Irish customer deliveries from March 2025. • BMW M3 CS Touring priced from €220,270 RRP
• BMW iX xDrive60 M Sport sets a new competitive benchmark, offering up to 685kms (WLTP) of single-charge range. • Elevated trims including a completely redesigned M Sport offering creates a bold exterior design presence, which continues inside the cabin. • Produced at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing with first Irish customer deliveries from May 2025 and priced from €91,590 RRP.
• New exterior & interior styling, centrally mounted JCW exhaust system and additional wheel options. • 2.0l, four-cylinder engine produces 228bhp, 380Nm of torque and 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds or less. • MINI John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper Works Convertible priced from €46,730 and €54,430 RRP respectively. • Available to order from retailers now, with customer deliveries taking place in early 2025.
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé enters its second generation with a new extrovert design, enhanced suspension technology and a renewed drive portfolio. New interior features BMW iDrive with QuickSelect and BMW Operating System 9 for an intuitive user experience, complemented by new driving assistance and parking systems. Priced from €46,505 OTR, the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is available to order from today with the first customer deliveries from March 2025.
• First fully-electric John Cooper Works models unveiled at Paris Motor Show 2024. • 54.2 kWh battery capacity offers 258hp and 340Nm of torque. • The MINI John Cooper Works Electric and MINI John Cooper Works Aceman priced from €47,300 and €49,510 RRP respectively. • Available to order from retailers later this month, with first deliveries in April 2025.
