+++ Triumph for the BMW Group and the Neue Klasse +++ Tenth and eleventh title wins for the BMW Group +++ Jury members issue purchase recommendations for more than 413 million readers +++
+++ BMW Group South Africa closes 2025 with record premium segment leadership across BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad +++ BMW Group Plant Rosslyn produces more than 79,000 vehicles, reinforcing South Africa’s role in global manufacturing +++ Award-winning products, distinctive design highlights and recognised people practices underpin performance in a changing market +++
+++ BMW Financial Services celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2025 +++ More than three decades of offering tailor-made finance options for South Africans’ dream cars +++ Technological innovations and social responsibility projects reflect long-term commitment to industry excellence +++
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.
+++ Presented by FNB Art Joburg in collaboration with BMW Group South Africa +++ Emphasis on critical thought and cultural engage-ment under the theme “A Tropology Between Image and Imagination.” +++ Curated talks programme with notable artists like Zanele Muholi and Nicholas Hlobo +++ BMW Centre for Art Education hosts workshop for the Kromdraai community +++
+++ BMW Group South Africa hands over state-of-the-art facilities at Lethabong School of Specialisation (SOS) in Soshanguve +++ BMW Group South Africa marks a continuous commitment to youth development and educational infrastructure in South Africa +++ The event reinforces the BRIDGE partnership with UNICEF, aligning with the BMW Group’s global educational ambitions +++
+++ BMW Group Plant Rosslyn hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa and Members of the Board of Management of BMW AG +++ The visit high-lighted Plant Rosslyn’s record production, the award-winning BMW X3, and the company’s commitment to job creation and transformation +++ BMW Group leadership reaffirmed its long-term confidence in South Africa as a key manufacturing hub and a partner in national develop-ment +++
+++ 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 +++
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.
+++ 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 +++
+++ German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits the BMW IT Hub in South Africa +++ The visit marks the strong partnership between South Africa and Germany, and potential for future collaborations +++ The BMW IT Hub is at the forefront of technological innovation +++
+++ Racing driver development programme announced at BMW’s M FEST 2024 +++ Proven formula from sim to track racing +++ Response to calls to support transformation in motorsport +++
+++ BMW Group Plant Rosslyn begins production of the fourth-generation BMW X3 +++ BMW X3 plug-in hybrid vehicle is exclusively produced in South Africa for global export +++ BMW Group reaffirms its commitment to South Africa +++
Recap of Day 3. Location: Spitzkoppe, Namibia Weather: Sunny, 8°C – 29 °C Course: 156km: Spitzkoppe – Omaruru River - Spitzkoppe Terrain types: Tarmac 0km, off-road 156km Tests: SP1: Spitzkoppe INSTA360, SP2: Challenge Camel Thorn Tree Challenge, SP3: Omaruru METZELER Challenge, SP4: Photo Challenge Top three teams male: 1. Germany, 2. South Africa, 3. International Team Top three teams female: 1. International Team, 2. France & Japan
+++ Global awareness campaign interprets classical brand values through the lens of electric mobility +++ Hero film – soundtracked by hit single “Beautiful Things” – and numerous multimedia releases showcase the brand’s multi-faceted e-mobility portfolio +++ Branding activities focus on the BMW i4, BMW i5, BMW i7, BMW iX1, BMW iX2, BMW iX3 and BMW iX +++
BMW Group South Africa and BMW Group Financial Services South Africa announce the appointment of Thilosh Moodally to Director: Government Affairs and Communications, effective 1 March 2024.
More power, sharpened design features, new customisation options and digital innovations: With consistent advancements in the areas related to an exclusive performance experience, BMW M GmbH continues the success story of their bestsellers in the premium midsize segment - the BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive and BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive.
Today, on World Children’s Day, the BMW Group and UNICEF are announcing their long-term partnership under the slogan “BRIDGE. Educating young people for tomorrow, today.”
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