A 100% electric drive will now be possible connecting Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, the two Brazilian mega cities, distant 430 km from each other.
Sustainable driving fun conquers the dream highway through North, Central and South America – 17 000 kilometres from Dallas/Texas down to Ushuaia in the Tierra del Fuego, Argentina – British premium brand's first plug-in hybrid model demonstrates its all-round qualities on long-distance run.
Lightweight construction measures inspired by motor racing.
MINI has released a pair of exclusive detail design sketches as an initial preview of the first fully-electric model from the British brand. Following on from the MINI E pilot project ten years ago and the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 plug-in hybrid model on sale since 2017, the MINI with battery-electric drivetrain represents the next stage in the electrification of the MINI brand and therefore reflects the BMW Group’s NUMBER ONE > NEXT strategy.
At this year’s edition of the Festival of Speed (FoS) in Goodwood, taking place on 12 – 15 July, a quite unique MINI will be offered for auction. The one-off model was created by Oliver Heilmer, Head of MINI Design, and his team for the wedding a few weeks ago of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex – and presented to one of the couple’s chosen charities, the non-profit organization Children’s HIV Association (CHIVA)
Signing during event for autonomous and connected driving attended by China’s Premier Li Keqiang and Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin +++ 50:50 joint venture with Great Wall Motor +++ Further step in the growth and electrification of MINI brand +++ No plans for additional sales organisation in China +++ Krüger: New level of cooperation between China and Germany +++
The presentation of the all-new BMW 8 Series Coupe adds a brand new chapter to the Bavarian premium carmaker’s long history of sensational sports cars – and gets its current model offensive in the luxury segment off to a particularly dynamic start.
BMW teams up with Paramount Pictures’ new theatrical film, “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” with the BMW M5 appearing alongside Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in the action-packed film with spectacular car chases and stunts.
Synopsis of Day 8. Location: Chingisiin Khuree, near Ulaanbaatar (N47o48.625’ E106o48.942’) Weather: Sun, 23oC Course: 299 km, Camp Hoyor Zagal to Chingisiin Khuree Terrain: 70% gravel, 10% sand, 20% paved Tests: SP20‘MonsterTrial’ Top three teams: 1 South Africa, 2 USA, 3 France
Synopsis of Day 7. Location: Camp Hoyor Zagal (N 47o 19.574’ E 103o 46.513’) Weather: Sun, 34oC Course: 210 km, Camp Khatan Ugij to Camp Hoyor Zagal Terrain: Sand 60%, gravel 30% paved road 10% Tests: SP17: ‘Buhin Gol’, SP18 ‘Shell Challenge’ Top three teams: 1 South Africa, 2 USA, 3 France
Synopsis of Day 6. Location: Camp Khatan Ugij (N 47º 45.124’’ E 102º 47.581’) Weather: Sun/cloud, 21ºC Course: (planned 283 km) Camp Munkh Tenger to Camp Khatan Ugij Terrain: amended route: paved road 95%, clay based trail 5% Tests: SP14: ‘Time Trial’, SP16 ‘Bow and Arrow’ Top three teams: 1 South Africa, 2 USA, 3 Mexico
Synopsis of Day 5. Location: Camp Munkh Tenger (N 47º 11.510’ E 102º 47.745’) Weather: Sun/cloud, 16ºC Course: 310 km, Camp Ongiin Nuuts to Camp Munkh Tenger Terrain: gravel 85%, sand 10%, highway 5% Tests: SP11: ‘Photo Competition 2’, SP12 ‘Ongi River’, SP13 ‘Orhon View’, SP8 ‘Metzeler Challenge’ Top three teams: 1 South Africa, 2 Latin America, 3 Korea
The plug-in hybrid drive system in the BMW i8 (BMW i8 Roadster: fuel consumption combined 2.0 l/100 km [141.2 mpg imp], electric power consumption combined 14.5 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions combined 46 g/km; BMW i8 Coupe: fuel consumption combined 1.8 l/100 km [156.9 mpg imp], electric power consumption combined 14.0 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions combined 42 g/km) has won its category in the world’s leading engine competition for the fourth year in succession.
Synopsis of Day 4. Location: Camp Ongiin Nuuts (N 45º 20.079’ E 104º 00.544’) Weather: Sun, 16ºC Course: 283 km, Camp Gobi Erdene to Camp Ongiin Nuuts Terrain: 65% gravel, 35% sand Tests: SP9 ‘Lava Canyon’, SP10 ‘Marmot Challenge’ Top three teams: 1 South Africa, 2 Korea, 3 Latin America
The fourth generation of the BMW X5 (fuel consumption combined: 11.6 – 6.0 l/100 km [24.4 – 47.1 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 264 – 158 g/km; provisional values*) impresses with its wealth of innovations and represents the most compelling embodiment yet of the familiar Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) blueprint: the ability to venture off road combined with a talent for dynamic driving pleasure on it.
Synopsis of Day 3. Location: Camp Gobi Erdene, Dune Else (N 43º 49.234’ E 102º 19.891’) Weather: Sun, 25ºC Course: 195km, Gobi Oasis, Dalandzadag to Camp Gobi Erdene Terrain: 65% gravel, 30% sand, 5% highway Special tests: No special tests today Top three teams: 1 Korea, 2 South Africa, 3 Germany
Synopsis of Day 2. Location: Gobi Oasis, Dalandzadag (N43o 37.031’ E104o 19.274’) Weather: Sun, 32oC Course: 234km, Camp Tsagaan Survaga to Gobi Oasis, Dalandzadag Terrain: highway 20%, gravel 45%, sand 35% Tests: SP3 “Photo contest”, SP4 “Camel Head”, SP5: “Dry Lake”
Synopsis of Day 1. Location: Camp Tsagaan Survaga (N44o 34.725’ E 105o 47.153’) Weather: Sun, 25oC Course: 470km, Chingisiin Khuree, near Ulaanbaatar (N47o 48.625’ E106o48.942’) to Camp Tsagaan Survaga (N44o 34.725’ E 105o 47.153’) Terrain types: highway 50%, gravel 30%, sand 20% Tests: SP1: ‘Trial challenge’, SP2: ‘Magic Cliffs’ Top three teams: TBA
18 teams from around the world ready to go!
At this year's Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the BMW Group provides a look ahead to what an exciting new Adventure Sport model might look like: The BMW Motorrad Concept 9cento combines emotion and performance with an adventurous spirit, agility and riding fun to create the ideal sports touring bike.
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Mission: Impossible – Fallout
Dakar Rally 2018 – Stage 11, Belen - Chilecito
Dakar Rally 2018 – Stage 7: La Paz - Uyuni
The new BMW 2 Series Coupe. The new BMW 2 Series Convertible.
BMW at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show 2017.