Pioneering technology meets pure driving pleasure: testing BMW iX3 prototypes.
+++ Up to 800km of electric range (WLTP) and 400kW maximum charging +++ the BMW Panoramic iDrive perfects driver orientation +++ Gen6 powertrain and Heart of Joy raise the typical BMW driving pleasure not just to the next level but to a higher level still +++ Start of Production of the BMW iX3 at the end of 2025 +++ World premiere at the IAA Mobility 2025 +++
The new BMW M2 CS is the next chapter in an emphatic success story, which began with the iconic BMW 2002 turbo and continued with the BMW 1 Series M Coupé and the first BMW M2 – including the first CS variant, which was unveiled in 2019. BMW M GmbH offered a first glimpse of the exterior design of the BMW M2 CS on 23 May, as part of the unique Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este event on the shores of Lake Como.
BMW X3 crowned 2025 South African Car of the Year.
+++ BMW X3 is Car of the Year and Premium category winner +++ BMW 5 Series Sedan and BMW M5 recognised as category winners +++ Consecutive COTY wins amid broader awards recognition +++
BMW Group South Africa leads premium segment with strong Q1, driven by product excellence and local manufacturing milestones.
+++ BMW brand achieves dominant 40.6% segment share in South Africa during Q1 2025, outperforming traditional competitors +++ Global demand and electrification strategy continue to drive production of the new BMW X3 at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn +++ Reintroduction of a third shift underscores enhanced production capabilities to meet growing global customer demand +++
Four Superbrains for the Neue Klasse: More intelligent, more efficient, more powerful.
+++ BMW takes the next step for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) +++ Concentration of computing power for key customer functions in four "Superbrains" +++ Zonal wiring harness architecture 30% lighter and with 600 meters less wiring +++ Technology scales across all drivetrain variants +++ Future-oriented and flexible software architecture from the chip in the vehicle to the cloud +++
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VRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!! World Tour: BMW Art Car Collection celebrates 50th anniversary.
+++ "Rolling sculptures" from Alexander Calder’s first to Julie Mehretu’s latest +++ Largest exhibition project in the history of the collection spans all five continents +++ Collaborations with cultural institutions and art platforms +++ African Film and Media Arts Collective for filmmakers and media artists +++
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The BMW M4 CS Edition VR46: Exclusive edition marks BMW M works driver Valentino Rossi’s birthday
+++ Two characteristic design variants: Sport and Style +++ Each limited to 46 cars +++ Visit to the VR46 Motor Ranch and Misano racetrack forms exclusive highlight +++
The new BMW X3 drives BMW Group Plant Rosslyn’s success story.
+++ Media experience the new BMW X3 at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn +++ BMW Group Plant Rosslyn reintroduces a third production shift +++ BMW Group Plant Rosslyn expands its production line with new ICE models for global export +++
As a vanguard in the field of electric mobility, the BMW iX has established a unique combination of progressive luxury and locally emission-free driving pleasure.The new edition of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) features an increase in driving performance combined with significantly extended range. Specific exterior and interior design modifications emphasise the sporty character of the new BMW iX.
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High speed and enormous endurance: the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring poses extreme challenges for racing cars and drivers. Four outstanding drivers will be competing in the 53rd edition of the race for MINI John Cooper Works and Bulldog Racing. Among them: 27-year-old racing icon Samantha Tan from Canada.
BMW is spotlighting six digital features in its global innovation campaign. With its mixture of high-tech and humour, the campaign shows how these technologies make drivers’ everyday lives significantly more comfortable as well as safer. So far, BMW has published entertaining short videos about the BMW Digital Key/ BMW Digital Key Plus on the Apple Watch, the Motorway Assistant, Remote Control Parking and BMW Curve-Ahead View.
+++ 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 +++
The new BMW M2 CS is the next chapter in an emphatic success story, which began with the iconic BMW 2002 turbo and continued with the BMW 1 Series M Coupé and the first BMW M2 – including the first CS variant, which was unveiled in 2019. BMW M GmbH offered a first glimpse of the exterior design of the BMW M2 CS on 23 May, as part of the unique Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este event on the shores of Lake Como.
BMW is spotlighting six digital features in its global innovation campaign. With its mixture of high-tech and humour, the campaign shows how these technologies make drivers’ everyday lives significantly more comfortable as well as safer. So far, BMW has published entertaining short videos about the BMW Digital Key/ BMW Digital Key Plus on the Apple Watch, the Motorway Assistant, Remote Control Parking and BMW Curve-Ahead View.
+++ BMW brand achieves dominant 40.6% segment share in South Africa during Q1 2025, outperforming traditional competitors +++ Global demand and electrification strategy continue to drive production of the new BMW X3 at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn +++ Reintroduction of a third shift underscores enhanced production capabilities to meet growing global customer demand +++
High speed and enormous endurance: the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring poses extreme challenges for racing cars and drivers. Four outstanding drivers will be competing in the 53rd edition of the race for MINI John Cooper Works and Bulldog Racing. Among them: 27-year-old racing icon Samantha Tan from Canada.
+++ 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 +++
+++ Up to 800km of electric range (WLTP) and 400kW maximum charging +++ the BMW Panoramic iDrive perfects driver orientation +++ Gen6 powertrain and Heart of Joy raise the typical BMW driving pleasure not just to the next level but to a higher level still +++ Start of Production of the BMW iX3 at the end of 2025 +++ World premiere at the IAA Mobility 2025 +++
+++ BMW X3 is Car of the Year and Premium category winner +++ BMW 5 Series Sedan and BMW M5 recognised as category winners +++ Consecutive COTY wins amid broader awards recognition +++
Now in its fourth year, the successful partnership between BMW Group and ESMT Berlin continues to evolve. The BMW Group Change Maker Fellowships, launched in 2022, are being extended in 2025 to include ESMT’s full-time MBA and MSc programs alongside the Global Online MBA and will focus on shaping leadership for a digital future. Young mathematics or technology professionals from South Africa are invited to apply.
The 15th running of the Simola Hillclimb was sadly overshadowed by the passing of stalwart Pieter Joubert on Sunday’s first run. In the event’s shortened format, the BMW M4 Competition Coupé, driven by Cristiano Verolini secured a podium position among the road and supercar participants in the King of the Hill competition.
The new BMW R 1300 RT: The touring icon even more accessible and more dynamic than ever before, offering a wider range from comfortable tourer to dynamic country road motorcycle.
Beginning in the 2026 season, BMW M Motorsport will offer private customer teams around the world a new entry point into racing: the BMW M2 Racing. Development and testing are entering a critical phase this year, and the new BMW M2 Racing was officially presented to the public just before its market launch during the DTM season opener at Oschersleben (GER).
BMW Group South Africa will take a trio of motorsport-honed performance models to Knysna to compete in the 15th edition of the popular Simola Hillclimb from 1 – 4 May, 2025.
+++ BMW brand achieves dominant 40.6% segment share in South Africa during Q1 2025, outperforming traditional competitors +++ Global demand and electrification strategy continue to drive production of the new BMW X3 at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn +++ Reintroduction of a third shift underscores enhanced production capabilities to meet growing global customer demand +++
After a successful win at last year's race, MINI John Cooper Works will again participate in the 24 Hours Race at the Nürburgring in 2025 together with Bulldog Racing. An exclusive vehicle design in collaboration with the apparel and lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina will adorn the MINI John Cooper Works on the racetrack.
+++ BMW Group Sound Design Studio develops all-new sound concept for the next generation of BMW vehicles slated for launch from 2025 +++ BMW Operating System X enables drive sounds tailored extremely precisely to the driving situation at hand in Personal Mode and Sport Mode +++ Immersive spectrum of audio effects augments the emotionally engaging, holistic user experience provided by the new BMW iDrive +++
Burgeoning partnership between Pablo Clark Racing and BMW South Africa takes shape +++ Three 3 Series race cars in action at Kyalami on 12 April +++ Showcased race car development and engineering expertise.
Bold, modern and fresh - this is how MINI presents itself at Auto Shanghai 2025. For the very first time, MINI will showcase its completely new model family at a motor show, highlighting its high-performance John Cooper Works brand.
The BMW R 1300 R: The new dynamic roadster with boxer engine is significantly sportier, both technically and visually, delivering a more dynamic riding experience.
+++ UNICEF South Africa and BMW Group South Africa launch a pilot STEM mentorship programme, empowering disadvantaged youth +++ The initiative aims to ignite innovation and inspire corporate collaboration in youth development +++
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