BMW presents the first series-produced Neue Klasse model. The new-generation BMW iX3 is a fully electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) that gives customers their first taste of a whole new era of Sheer Driving Pleasure. An all-new design language gives the car an appearance that conveys its technological progress. With sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology, and a range of up to 805 kilometres, the BMW iX3 sets new standards for efficiency and capability.
Recap of Day 5. Location: Midgard, Namibia Weather: Overcast / Sunny, 9°C - 34°C Course: 430km: Swakopmund – Moon Landscape – Harmonie – Windhoek - Midgard Terrain types: Tarmac 80km, off-road 350km Tests: SP1: The LEATT Push Challenge, SP2: The Midgard Slow Trial, SP3: Questionnaire Top three teams male: 1. Germany, 2. South Africa, 3. Brazil Top three teams female: 1. France, 2. International Team, 3. Germany
Recap of Day 1. Location: Ai Aiba, Namibia Weather: Sunny, 14°C – 34 °C Course: 270km: Midgard – Okahandja – Omaruru – Ai Aiba Terrain types: Tarmac 30km, off-road 240km Tests: SP1: Namibia Welcome Trial, SP2: The AKRAPOVIČ Enduro Challenge, SP3: Photo Challenge Top three teams male: 1. South Africa, 2. Germany, 3. International Team Top three teams female: 1. Japan, 2. Benelux, 3. France
Ninth edition of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy +++ Takes place in Namibia's breathtaking landscapes and challenging terrains from the 15th to the 20th of September 2024 +++ Team South Africa chases unprecedented fifth title
The BMW M4 GT3 was again the benchmark in the second race of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) season. After ROWE Racing won the opening event two weeks ago, first place this time around went to Walkenhorst Motorsport. BMW M works driver Jesse Krohn (FIN) and his team-mate Jakub Giermaziak (POL) in the #34 car overcame difficult conditions to claim victory as the track dried out.
+++ BMW Group South Africa signs up for the YES 4 Youth Initiative. +++ 510 YES jobs created through BMW. +++ Afrika Tikkun is the YES implementation partner for BMW Group South Africa. +++ Peter van Binsbergen: “The scourge of youth unemployment is one of South Africa’s biggest challenges. By embarking on the YES 4 Youth programme we feel a great sense of pride that we are contributing to alleviating the key problem of our generation in South Africa.”
Zipse: “Compelling products are best answer to challenging environment” +++ E-mobility ramp-up leads to bigger CO2 reductions +++ Group EBT at € 20.3 billion after nine months – EBT margin 19.6% +++ Q3 EBIT margin on target at 8.9% (excluding consolidation effects related to BBA: 10.1%) +++ Free cash flow of € 9.9 billion for Automotive Segment in YTD September +++ Full-year guidance confirmed +++
Walkenhorst Motorsport battled for the podium with both BMW M6 GT3s at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL), but their strong performance went unrewarded. Both cars retired during the night.
MINI celebrates 60 years of collaboration with the Cooper Family. Joint commitment for maximum driving pleasure on the road and legendary success in racing. Edition vehicles are produced in a limited number of 740 units worldwide as MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S and MINI John Cooper Works. Only six MINI John Cooper Works versions of MINI Anniversary Edition destined for South Africa. Available here from Q4 2021.
A MINI Electric becomes the canvas of Carmine di Giandomenico, the worldwide famous Italian cartoonist, who celebrates the 80 years of the superhero "The Flash" during Lucca Changes 2020, the international Comics fair taking place in Tuscany from October 29 to November 1st.
The concept: The first BMW Sports Activity Vehicle with an all-electric drive system. The drive system: Supreme efficiency leads to top-end range. The design: Proportions of a BMW X model and familiar BMW i accents. Equipment: Comfort, premium ambience and bespoke functionality. BMW Charging: Innovative products and digital services for simple and user-friendly charging.
The trailblazer for futuristic design and sustainable, dynamic driving pleasure - BMW i8 Coupé and BMW i8 Roadster nearing the end of their production run - first plug-in hybrid model of the BMW Group goes down in company history as the world's most successful sports car with electrified drive.
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