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
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BMW X3 crowned 2025 South African Car of the Year.
07.05.2025Press Release
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+++ 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 and ESMT Berlin enter fourth year of Change Maker Fellowship with a focus on shaping leadership for a digital future
07.05.2025Press Release
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.
Strong showing by BMW, MINI in 2025 Simola Hillclimb outing.
05.05.2025Press Release
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.
BMW Motorrad presents the new BMW R 1300 RT.
29.04.2025Press Kit
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.
BMW Motorrad presents the new BMW R 1300 RS.
29.04.2025Press Kit
The BMW R 1300 RS: The new sports tourer with boxer engine, featuring refined technology and design, delivering a more dynamic riding experience.
The new entry-level model: BMW M Motorsport presents the BMW M2 Racing.
29.04.2025Press Release
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).
MINI makes 2025 Simola Hillclimb debut alongside brawny BMW Ms
24.04.2025Press Release
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 Group South Africa leads premium segment with strong Q1, driven by product excellence and local manufacturing milestones.
22.04.2025Press Release
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+++ 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 +++
Ultimate Endurance Test: MINI John Cooper Works and Bulldog Racing once again take on the 24 Hours Race at the Nürburgring.
22.04.2025Press Release
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.
Humanity, warmth, precision – BMW HypersonX creates unique soundscape for the Neue Klasse.
16.04.2025Press Release
+++ 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 +++
Wheels turn on driver development programme
16.04.2025Press Release
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.
Maximum Performance: MINI John Cooper Works is the highlight of Auto Shanghai 2025.
16.04.2025Press Release
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.
BMW Motorrad presents the new BMW R 1300 R.
10.04.2025Press Kit
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.
Building tomorrow’s innovators: UNICEF South Africa and BMW Group South Africa launch STEM mentorship drive.
04.04.2025Press Release
+++ 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 +++
BMW Art Car as catalyst: Mehretu and BMW launch film project in Africa.
01.04.2025Press Release
+++ 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 +++
BMW Motorrad presents the new BMW R 12 G/S.
27.03.2025Press Kit
A classic enduro for pure riding pleasure, both on- and off-road. Authentic design inspired by the legendary BMW R 80 G/S.
Four Superbrains for the Neue Klasse: More intelligent, more efficient, more powerful.
13.03.2025Press Release
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+++ 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 +++
VRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!! World Tour: BMW Art Car Collection celebrates 50th anniversary.
12.03.2025Press Release
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+++ "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 +++
