BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
12.05.2025Press Kit
BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé in South Africa
BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé in South Africa
+++ 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.
The BMW R 1300 RS: The new sports tourer with boxer engine, featuring refined technology and design, delivering a more dynamic riding experience.
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 +++
+++ Workshops for artists in Lagos, Dakar, Tangier, Nairobi, and Cape Town +++ BMW Group establishes African Film and Media Arts Collective (AFMAC) for filmmakers with BMW Art Car artist Julie Mehretu and film writer/producer Mehret Mandefro +++ Six new film productions as an anthology of contemporary film from Africa +++ Final exhibition in 2026 at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa curated by Koyo Kouoh +++
A classic enduro for pure riding pleasure, both on- and off-road. Authentic design inspired by the legendary BMW R 80 G/S.
+++ 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 +++
+++ "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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