When, approximately one year ago, Rolls-Royce presented 103EX to the world, it invoked its coachbuilding heritage to inspire its future clientele. This Vision Vehicle envisaged a world of completely personal luxury mobility where new technologies would allow every Rolls-Royce to be designed in their owners’ image, should they wish.
All the information at a glance: Our digital press kit for the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring is the ideal companion for all media representatives in the “Green Hell”. In it, you will find many fascinating facts and figures regarding the BMW cars, as well as their teams and drivers. The press kit is also available for you to download.
The 24-hour race at the Nürburgring (GER) will be held for the 45th time in 2017 – and BMW Motorsport has rarely been so well placed in quality and quantity as in this season.
Munich. The BMW Group is using this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to unveil the BMW Concept 8 Series, the essence of a modern-day BMW coupe wrapped up in an enthralling design study. The study car will serve as a taster of a forthcoming BMW model – the new BMW 8 Series Coupe, slated for launch in 2018 and part of the biggest model offensive in the company’s history.
London. The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) gave a free, open-air concert to a crowd of thousands in London’s Trafalgar Square yesterday, in an annual concert series presented in partnership with BMW. For the past six years, BMW LSO Open Air Classics has provided the opportunity for the LSO’s musicians to get outside and into the heart of the city to perform for an audience who are mostly experiencing the LSO live in concert for the first time.
• MINI launches new MINI Black Pack Clubman exclusive to the UK • Offers 17-inch Black Net spoke wheels, Black bonnet stripes combined with Piano Black interior for a stylish finish • Satellite Navigation, DAB, Bluetooth, Cruise Control and MINI Connected all offered as standard • Available to order from today, priced from £21,430
The BMW Group, Intel, and Mobileye announce a fleet of approximately 40 autonomous test vehicles that will be on the roads by the second half of 2017 The three companies reveal details about their partnering model including a scalable architecture that can be used by other auto developers
Two female engineers from MINI Plant Oxford have secured national recognition after they landed a top industry award from leading automotive magazine Autocar.
Munich/Cernobbio. The BMW Group has created a very special car for this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to pay tribute to one of the most significant models in its history. First and foremost, the BMW 2002 Hommage celebrates the extraordinary feats of engineering behind the BMW 2002 turbo – and re-imagines them as a design study for our times.
• Electric and hybrid sales double • BMW 1 Series 5-door is best seller • X1 customer deliveries exceed 13,000 • MINI Convertible, best-selling open-top in UK • MINI Clubman selling strongly
London. The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) gave a free, open-air concert to a crowd of thousands in London’s Trafalgar Square yesterday, in an annual concert series presented in partnership with BMW. For the past six years, BMW LSO Open Air Classics has provided the opportunity for the LSO’s musicians to get outside and into the heart of the city to perform for an audience who are mostly experiencing the LSO live in concert for the first time.
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.
• New 520i and 525d engines join BMW 5 Series Saloon line-up • BMW 5 Series Touring: three new engines and additional specification • BMW 725d – the first four-cylinder 7 Series Saloon • Updates to BMW 1 Series and 3 Series, including addition of new M Sport Shadow edition to line-ups • New BMW 2 Series Coupé and Convertible • Exclusive BMW i8 Protonic Frozen Yellow Edition • Latest generation of BMW ID6 Navigation now available on a wide range of models
MINI model range updated with enhanced cockpit instrument design, more precise fuel level display, and new control system for MINI Driving Modes and MINI Head-Up Display • Introduction of Apple CarPlay on MINI Countryman and MINI Clubman • Alertness assistant introduced on MINI 3-door Hatch, MINI 5-door Hatch and MINI Convertible
The innovative M xDrive drivetrain system enhances the agility and traction of the new BMW M5 (fuel consumption combined: 10.5 l/100 km [26.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 241 g/km), giving drivers a rich experience of the car’s towering performance.
The innovative M xDrive drivetrain system enhances the agility and traction of the new BMW M5 (fuel consumption combined: 10.5 l/100 km [26.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 241 g/km), giving drivers a rich experience of the car’s towering performance.
• New BMW 4 Series debuts refreshed styling, upgraded cabin and new interior features. • Revised suspension enhances handling capabilities, without compromising on the cars’ impressive ride comfort. • Improved standard specification to include twin LED fog lights, LED headlight, LED rear light cluster and Real Time Traffic Information. • BMW M4 sports a new look with sharper dynamics and optional new Exterior Carbon Package.
MINI’s first plug-in hybrid model to receive UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2017, 29th June – 2nd July. Available to order now priced from £31,585 OTR and eligible for additional £2,500 OLEV government grant
• 40 years of the BMW Driving Experience. • Experience the thrill of the racing line first-hand in the BMW M140i or M240i and M3 or M4. • BMW M Experience offers guests more track time than ever before. • Track skills can be critiqued and improved through analysis of Racelogic video data. • Experience electric with the BMW i8 and test your skills off-road in the BMW X5 in the BMW Range Experience.
MINI is offering an exclusive look at its new MINI FASHION – BEYOND NATIVE Capsule Collection at Pitti Uomo, one of the leading international fairs for men’s fashion and contemporary lifestyle.
Significant revenues and earnings growth +++ Automotive segment EBIT margin within target range +++ Sales of electrified vehicles doubled +++ Made in Germany: BMW iNEXT to be produced in Dingolfing +++ BMW Group reaffirms outlook for full year 2017 +++ Krüger: Focus on profitability and rigorous implementation of Strategy NUMBER ONE > NEXT +++
Statement Krüger Conference Call Q1 2017
• New special edition AirTop roof tent, developed by AUTOHOME in cooperation with the MINI Design Team • Two-man tent, designed perfectly to be mounted on the roof of a MINI Countryman and other MINI models • Uses conventional MINI roof rails with no need for tools to install • Comes with a solid aluminium ladder to climb up into the roof tent • Set to appeal to spontaneous travellers and adventurers • Available to order for summer from AUTOHOME
• BMW Group education website updated with new road safety and sustainability resources
In the first quarter of the financial year 2017, the BMW Group achieved a profit before tax of € 3,005 million (2016 Q1: € 2,368 million / +26.9%). This result exceeds current market expectations and was driven in particular by positive valuation effects.
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Digital press kit for the Nürburgring 24 Hours.
The new BMW 4 Series range
The BMW i3 94Ah wins 2017 World Urban Car Award.
The new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman
The BMW Group at Auto Shanghai 2017.