The BMW 3 Series is the essence of the BMW brand. For five decades, this icon has stood for sporty driving pleasure, unmistakably attractive design and consistent progress. A legacy to which every generation of the BMW 3 Series is committed. The new, fully electric BMW i3 enhances the familiar character of the BMW 3 Series with additional, unique features.
+++ M Performance Track Kit for the BMW M2: street-legal with even sharper performance on the race track +++ Retrofit for even more uncompromising appeal and exhilarating BMW M2 CS engine sound +++
+++ New brand emblem links heritage with future +++ Refined and precise design reflects key brand attributes +++ Brand embodies an exceptional balance of supreme ride comfort and high performance +++ Standalone automobiles, produced in select BMW Group plants +++ Iconic heritage colours, distinctive accents and personalised details will define brand’s unique character +++
+++ 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 +++
+++ MINI South Africa launches limited MINI Countryman Rugged Edition +++ New variant leads the local line-up of the latest-generation MINI Countryman range +++ Unique design inserts and customisable accessories combine to define adventure-driven mobility +++
+++ BMW M transfers brand DNA to the Neue Klasse +++ BMW M eDrive offers four electric motors +++ Integrated BMW M Dynamic Performance Control +++ Performance-optimised high-voltage battery with increased charging capacity +++ Outstanding road and racetrack capability +++
+++ First-time demo of AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with Alexa+ technology +++ Revolutionary user-interaction with BMW Panoramic iDrive +++ Sixth generation BMW eDrive Technology +++ Next level driving dynamics with the Heart of Joy +++ Seamless driver assistance with BMW Symbiotic Drive +++ Ever-evolving Entertainment and App ecosystem in BMW Operating System X +++
+++ Rights to Alpina brand transferred to BMW Group on 1 January 2026 +++ The brand embraces history and future alike, as represented in its new wordmark +++ Striking a balance between superior ride comfort and maximum performance +++ Focus on individual customer requirements +++
+++ The award-winning, Rosslyn-built BMW X3 range expanded with the new entry-level Pure Design derivative +++ Now-signature monolithic styling meets petrol technology and authentic BMW DNA +++ The Pure Design philosophy, introduced in the BMW 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupé, now extends to the BMW X3 line-up +++
+++ BMW highlights the art of customisation through its Individual Manufaktur service +++ The Gary Player Signature BMW 7 Series demonstrates the limitless personalisation possibilities +++ Crafted with unique finishes, materials and detailing to celebrate individuality and precision +++
+++ BMW Group South Africa pays tribute to the legendary 325iS “Gusheshe” and ultra-rare 333i with two exclusive Homage editions +++ Just 33 units of each model (66 in total) will be built +++
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.
MINI presents, in collaboration with lifestyle brand, Deus Ex Machina, two exclusive one-off John Cooper Works cars. Celebrating MINI’s storied racing history, the two cars represent a shared enthusiasm for motorsport and customisation, each built with distinct design, function and creative innovation at their core.
50th anniversary of the BMW 3 Series +++ Seven generations of setting the benchmark for driving pleasure in the mid-size class +++ First unveiled at the 1975 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt +++ Stalwart of BMW Group Plant Rosslyn where five generations were produced +++
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