On Location Pictures: Legends of Rosslyn Tour
Mon Jun 04 18:05:00 CEST 2018Press Kit
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On Location Pictures: Legends of Rosslyn Tour
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A legend reborn; the iconic Rosslyn-built BMW 325iS (E30) restored.
Tue May 29 13:00:00 CEST 2018Press Kit
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This week BMW Group South Africa is showcasing the legendary vehicles that have been produced at its Rosslyn plant in Tshwane by means of a tour themed “The Legends of Rosslyn”. The tour includes the South African exclusive BMW 333i (E30), which was refurbished in 2017, as well as the renowned and recently restored BMW 325iS (E30) – also known as the “Gusheshe”. In addition, two other special cars will join the tour.
Camera and Action: Cinematic classics at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2018.
Wed May 09 12:00:00 CEST 2018Press Release
Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este present rare treasures from all eras of automobile and motorcycle history under the motto of “Hollywood on the Lake” beside the shores of Lake Como between 25th and 27th May 2018 +++ 51 automobiles and 30 motorcycles and sidecar combinations will feature at the world’s most exclusive and traditional beauty contest for historic vehicles +++
From vision to change: Electromobility at the BMW Museum.
Mon Mar 19 10:17:44 CET 2018Press Release
The new temporary exhibition “BMW i. Visionary Mobility.” presents the mobility of tomorrow from 23 March.
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2018: Event organisers establish more categories for historic cars and motorcycles.
Thu Dec 21 15:39:00 CET 2017Press Release
Event categories for all manner of classic vehicles, whether equipped with four, three, or two wheels, reflect the broad spectrum of the history of mobility +++ Selecting committees are still accepting registrations +++ BMW Group Classic and Grand Hotel Villa d’Este to host the exclusive car pageant on Lake Como from May 25th to May 27th 2018 +++ Theme of the beauty contest is “Hollywood on the Lake”.
BMW South Africa to host the first-ever BMW M Festival at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 21 to 22 October 2017.
Tue Aug 29 17:10:00 CEST 2017Press Release
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BMW South Africa will host the first-ever BMW M Festival from 21 to 22 October 2017 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg. At the festival, BMW customers, fans and car enthusiasts will get a sneak preview of current as well as upcoming BMW M models, experience hot laps and book test drives across the BMW M and M Performance model range.
BMW 7 Series Individual by Esther Mahlangu now in South Africa¶
Wed Aug 16 10:20:00 CEST 2017Press Kit
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26 years ago, Esther Mahlangu, a South African Ndebele artist, was the first woman to create artwork on a BMW 525i Sedan turning it into a unique and colourful BMW Art Car. In 2016, Esther was once again commissioned by the BMW Group to refine a BMW 7 Series. The vehicle was on display at the Frieze Art Fair which took place in London in 2016.
Sporting style past and present: The new BMW Motorsport and BMW Motorsport Heritage collections.
Tue Jun 13 10:00:00 CEST 2017Press Release
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To coincide with the start of the motor sport season, BMW Lifestyle is presenting the latest edition of the ever-popular BMW Motorsport Collection and expanding its portfolio with a new collection line: the BMW Motorsport Heritage Collection.
Legendary BMW 745i Winfield race cars make a special appearance at the BMW M media track experience in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Fri Jun 02 15:47:00 CEST 2017Press Kit
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The legendary BMW (E23) 745i Winfield race cars made a special appearance at the BMW M media track experience held at the Aldo Scribante Raceway in Port Elizabeth on 31 May and 1 June 2017.
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2017: Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo awarded as “Best of Show” with the Trofeo BMW Group.
Thu Jun 01 09:23:50 CEST 2017Press Release
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Unique special from the year 1957 impresses Jury and visitors equally +++ Public prize Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este for the record-breaking car Lurani Nibbio built in 1935 +++ Puch 250 Indien-Reise is victorious as “Best of Show” in the seventh Concorso di Motociclette +++ World’s most exclusive and traditional beauty contest captivates thousands of visitors with glittering rare treasures.
International Mini Meeting 2017. Westport House, Ireland.
Mon May 22 15:30:00 CEST 2017Press Release
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Westport Co. Mayo is set to see an invasion of MINI’s old and new later this month, as the 2017 International Mini Meeting gets underway from the 25th May to 28th May. Described as a ‘MINI’ Electric Picnic, this event is expected to attract close to 3,000 fans and 1,200 MINI cars of all shapes and sizes, new and old which will be proudly presented by their loving owners.
BMW Group Classic at the Mille Miglia 2017.
Thu May 18 13:15:27 CEST 2017Press Release
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The BMW Group takes six of the legendary roadsters to the starting line in the competition for historic automobiles driving through the North of Italy.
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2017 invites you to an era of records.
Wed May 10 11:30:00 CEST 2017Press Release
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BMW Group Classic and Grand Hotel Villa d’Este present a journey through time and different eras of mobility on the shores of Lake Come from 26th to 28th May 2017 +++ The motto “Around the World in 80 Days – Voyage through an Era of Records” creates the arc between the initial years of the event to the present day +++ 51 rare automobiles and 40 historic motorcycles will line up at the start +++ Motorcycle and automobile auction by RM Sotheby’s.
The long journey to the camel. The private team “5ever” starts with three classic BMW 5 Series Touring (E34) automobiles for the adventurous endurance rally Allgäu – Orient 2017.
Mon May 08 16:10:00 CEST 2017Press Release
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Munich. Six young people, three young-at-heart BMW automobiles, a unique adventure. The endurance rally Allgäu – Orient 2017 is not simply attractive because of its exotic destination of Amman in Jordan. The unusual choice of route away from any well-built highways is also appealing. The “5ever” private team will be lining up at the start with six people in three BMW 520i touring automobiles from the E34 Series.
BMW Lifestyle presents five new Sport Collections.
Mon Apr 03 14:30:00 CEST 2017Press Release
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With five new collection lines ranging from Motorsport Heritage, Motorsport BMW, Golfsport and Yachtsport to Active, BMW Lifestyle has unveiled the perfect accompaniments for a sporty, active lifestyle brimming with energy and action.
50 years after the big victory: Rauno Aaltonen lines up at the start driving the classic Mini in the Monte Carlo Rally Historique 2017.
Wed Jan 25 11:56:00 CET 2017Press Release
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The Finnish “Rally Professor” is once again leading the field in the 20th edition of the legendary competition. He will be racing through France’s Maritime Alps on the trail of his spectacular triumph in 1967.
BMW South Africa refurbishes its classic cars: the legendary BMW M1 and BMW 333i.
Fri Nov 11 15:20:00 CET 2016Press Kit
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As part of the BMW Group’s centenary celebrations this year – under the motto “THE NEXT 100 YEARS” – BMW South Africa has refurbished two of its classic cars, the legendary BMW M1 and South African exclusive BMW 333i (also known as the Gusheshe).
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2017: From the beginnings of automobile construction to the concepts of tomorrow.
Wed Nov 09 14:03:34 CET 2016Press Release
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BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este will present the world’s most exclusive and traditional heritage beauty contest for historic vehicles from 26 to 28 May 2017 +++ The motto will be: “Around the World in 80 Days – Voyage through an Era of Records” +++ Selecting Committee defines the first five classes.
30 years of the BMW M3 – the story behind the legend.
Tue Sep 27 17:35:00 CEST 2016Press Kit
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2016 marks the 30th anniversary of a motoring icon, one which revolutionised the mid-size sports car segment when its production started in 1986.
Visitors from around the world celebrate company’s 100th anniversary at BMW Festival in Munich.
Wed Sep 14 12:45:00 CEST 2016Press Kit
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With a unique combination of past, present and future vision of mobility, the BMW Group and visitors from all over the world celebrated the company’s 100th anniversary at the BMW Festival in Munich last weekend.
On Location Pictures: The all-new BMW X4 national media launch.
The new BMW Z4.
BMW at the Mondial de l’Automobile Paris 2018.
The all-new BMW X4 now available in South Africa.
The new BMW R 1250 GS and the new BMW R 1250 RT.