https://www.press.bmwgroup.com MISSING-rss.description.gb Copyright BMW AG Thu, 8 Oct 2026 15:59:03 +0200 en_GB www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461559EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0461559EN_GB?language=en_GB Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:27:07 +0200 • First-ever BMW iX4 combines expressive Sports Activity Coupé design with the latest Neue Klasse technology. • Up to 514 miles1 of WLTP range and DC rapid charging at up to 400 kW, adding up to 240 miles3 in ten minutes. • BMW iX4 40 xDrive and BMW iX4 50 xDrive available from launch, with the 612 hp BMW iX4 M60 xDrive following in spring 2027. • M Sport specification and a large panoramic glass roof fitted as standard. • Sixth-generation BMW eDrive ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461558EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0461558EN_GB?language=en_GB Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:19:59 +0200 The new BMW iX3 M60 xDrive: dynamically outstanding M Performance model added to the line-up for the fully electric SUV. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461464EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0461464EN_GB?language=en_GB Tue, 6 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200 • New MINI Countryman Untamed Edition combines rugged, adventure-ready design with enhanced off-road capabilities. • Edition-exclusive Nomad Blue and Hideaway Grey paint finishes are joined by 19” Untamed Edition Spoke alloy wheels and optional all-terrain tyres for S and SE models. • Available in the UK with C, S, E and SE powertrains, priced from £33,595 OTR, with first customer deliveries expected in early 2027. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461328EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0461328EN_GB?language=en_GB Fri, 2 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200 New UK images of the BMW iX3 40, finished in Individual Twilight Purple, are now available to download. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461304EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0461304EN_GB?language=en_GB Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200 • News UK names BMW iX3 Mid-sized SUV of the Year at the Motor Awards 2026 • BMW Group UK secures three wins at the Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year Awards 2027 • Three BMW Group models rank in the top five of the What Car? Reliability Awards 2026 • BMW takes two category wins at the inaugural RAC New Car Awards • BMW and MINI recognised at the inaugural Electric Road EV Owner Poll Awards www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461295EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0461295EN_GB?language=en_GB Thu, 1 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200 • New MINI Countryman SE Midnight Edition combines an exclusive fixed specification with distinctive design and enhanced standard equipment, while remaining eligible for the £3,750 Electric Car Grant. • Choice of Indigo Sunset Blue or Midnight Black paintwork, with 18” Asteroid Spoke alloy wheels in Jet Black or Vibrant Silver. • Up to 285 miles* of electric range, with Driving Assistant Plus and four years access to the MINI Connected Package included as ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461123EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0461123EN_GB?language=en_GB Thu, 1 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200 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 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461091EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0461091EN_GB?language=en_GB Thu, 1 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200 An even more striking appearance, even more power: The new Black Package gives the BMW X3 M50 xDrive an edgier look. Its inline-six-cylinder engine now delivers 326 kW (443 PS). www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461230EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0461230EN_GB?language=en_GB Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0200 +++ Focused product portfolio for higher return on investment +++ Targeted expansion of highly profitable segments +++ Increased regionalisation of model line-up and production +++ Optimisation and further development of entire value chain +++ AI-based innovations for systematically higher development speed +++ Efficiency and faster decision-making through 20 percent leaner management structures +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461153EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0461153EN_GB?language=en_GB Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:03:00 +0200 • 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 566 miles1 of range (WLTP) and up to 400 kW DC rapid charging. • Two petrol-powered derivatives offered ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461126EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0461126EN_GB?language=en_GB Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200 +++ MINI presents the MINI Lifestyle Collection 2026, featuring apparel, bags, luggage and accessories +++ Clean lines, expressive colours and signature MINI details run throughout the collection +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460999EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0460999EN_GB?language=en_GB Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:57:23 +0200 +++ Holistic sustainability approach extended to other BMW 3 Series drive train variants +++ Supply chain, high secondary material content and short distances within Bavarian production cluster help reduce CO₂e footprint +++ BMW Group sites in Dingolfing, Landshut, Irlbach-Straßkirchen and Munich combine specialisation with short distances +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460951EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0460951EN_GB?language=en_GB Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200 BMW Group UK launches Apprentice 2036 with a hands-on EV engineering workshop for five and six-year-olds • Four to six is now the most common age for parents to start thinking about their child’s future career, while parents of young adults most commonly recall starting at ages 15-18 • Half of parents of 19–24-year-olds began thinking about careers at ages 15-18, and 38% wish they had started earlier • More than three quarters (76%) want primary school ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460878EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0460878EN_GB?language=en_GB Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:54:45 +0200 +++ J.J. Spaun (USA) wins on his Wentworth debut +++ Frédéric Lacroix (FRA) secures BMW hole-in-one prize in the final round +++ More than 120,000 fans celebrate the Festival of Golf +++ The BMW PGA Championship supports the Golf Foundation +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460737EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0460737EN_GB?language=en_GB Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200 • BMW iX3 40 available for media to drive for the first time at SMMT Drive Live. • New BMW i7 M70 xDrive to make its UK event debut. • MINI line-up to include the new MINI Cooper Electric Paul Smith Edition and increased-range MINI Countryman Electric. • Martin Harrison and Sam Buckingham will be attending the event on behalf of the BMW Group Corporate Communications team. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460776EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0460776EN_GB?language=en_GB Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200 +++ DP World Tour’s flagship tournament staged at Wentworth Club (15–20 September 2026) +++ BMW PGA Championship expects 120,000 enthusiastic golf fans +++ Defending champion Alex Noren (SWE) faces a world-class field +++ New BMW Hole-in-One Prize: ten cars to choose from +++ Festival of Golf: Pro-Am featuring numerous stars, live concerts and an immersive BMW experience +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460704EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0460704EN_GB?language=en_GB Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200 +++ Starting in October 2026, BMW Maps will display navigation and driver assistance in a single 3D view +++ This feature helps drivers orient themselves in complex traffic situations and makes assisted and semi-automated driving even easier to understand +++ www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460628EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0460628EN_GB?language=en_GB Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200 More dynamic, more versatile, more individual: From launch, BMW M Performance Parts and BMW Accessories enable even greater personalization of the new BMW X5 and the first fully electric BMW iX5. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460635EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0460635EN_GB?language=en_GB Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200 • BMW M and BMW Motorrad present a joint “100 Jahre Nürburgring” edition to mark the anniversary of the legendary racetrack. • The edition highlights the important role of the Nürburgring as a development site for BMW M high-performance vehicles. • Six BMW M automobiles and three BMW Motorrad M models combine exclusive design with top-level performance. • Exclusive edition for BMW M2, BMW M3, BMW M4, and BMW M5 models. • BMW M Ignite brings the latest ... www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460580EN_GB https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0460580EN_GB?language=en_GB Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200 Current vehicle prototypes are completing a comprehensive testing programme. At the same time, the next assembly phase for the third-generation fuel cell system is getting underway in Munich, as BMW Group Plant Steyr prepares for future series production.