+++ 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 +++
• 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 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 ...
+++ 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 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 +++
New MINI Paul Smith Edition marks the next step in the collaboration between two British icons. Will debut on MINI Cooper Electric, followed by MINI Cooper 3-door, 5-door and Cooper Convertible models. Exclusive exterior design offering three paint options including two edition-exclusive colours; Statement Grey and Inspired White. Two roof options offered - Jet Black or Nottingham Green – and 18” Night Spoke alloys in Dark Steel. Sophisticated ...
+++ 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 +++
• 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 ...
+++ First prototypes of the fuel cell system +++ Competence centres for hydrogen in Munich and Steyr +++ BMW Group Plant Steyr to manufacture third-generation fuel cell systems +++ Landshut technology hub will also supply components +++
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.
+++ 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 +++
• 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.
+++ First-ever BMW Panoramic iDrive will define the in-vehicle experience of BMW’s forthcoming “Neue Klasse” – or, “New Class” of vehicles –, which is set to launch in late 2025 +++ Iconic US-based comedian Tim Meadows will host the BMW Press Conference on Tuesday, January 7th at 8:30 a.m. PST. +++
+++ Looking ahead after extraordinary challenges in Q3. +++ Significant BEV growth, with a sales share of 19.1% in Q3. +++ BMW brand increases sales volume in Europe as of September: +7.6%, leading position expanded. +++ BMW sales and market share stable in the US. +++ Significant inventory reduction planned in Q4 – forecast auto free cash flow confirmed. +++ Zipse: “Securing short-term earnings and long-term success” +++
+++ BMW and Toyota jointly developing next generation of fuel cell technology +++ BMW to launch first-ever series production fuel cell vehicle in 2028 +++ Both companies are promoting hydrogen infrastructure development +++
• New BMW M2 further raises the bar for driving pleasure, combining compact dimensions, updated chassis technology and 20hp increase in power output. • New exterior design accents, a refreshed interior, and BMW Operating System 8.5. • 14 exterior paint colours including new Sao Paulo Yellow • Priced from €115,760 RRP, the new BMW M2 is available to order at BMW retailers across Ireland, with customer deliveries starting in autumn 2024.
Plug-in-hybrid models now offer up to 101km of electric range (WLTP) thanks to a new high-voltage battery. Standard-fit three-phase AC charging at up to 11 kW improves recharging times. New chassis tuning further enhances the balance between sporting capability and comfort. BMW iDrive with QuickSelect and Operating System 8.5 now standard.Priced from €56,700 with BMW 3 Series Touring from €58,910, with Ireland customer deliveries from summer 2024.
+++ The internationally renowned artist’s project transforms the BMW M Hybrid V8 race car into a performative work of art +++ Mehretu's BMW Art Car will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race next month +++ Pan-African workshops to extend the cooperation between BMW and the artist through 2026 +++
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