BMW UK has secured two major honours at CAR Magazine's inaugural Genius Awards, with the all-new BMW i3 Saloon crowned overall Car of the Year in its first major industry award win. The BMW iX3 added to the success by claiming the Electric Vehicle (EV) of the Year award. The 2026 Genius Awards represent the first time in CAR's 64-year history that the publication has ranked the best cars on sale in the UK.
- Major milestone for BMW Group Plant Debrecen - Fastest ramp-up of a new BMW Group plant. - Strong demand for the BMW iX3, the first model of the Neue Klasse - Intensive collaboration across the production network
• BMW becomes the first premium German marque to qualify for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant, with eligible BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 models now available with the full £3,750 Band 1 grant. • The scheme broadens access to BMW’s all-electric product portfolio and zero-emissions driving pleasure. • Selected BMW iX1 and iX2 models now available for less than comparable internal combustion models. • Qualification for the full Band 1 grant reflects BMW ...
• BMW Motorway Assistant launches in the UK, enabling hands-free motorway driving. • Triple victory for BMW at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2026. • T3 crowns the BMW iX3 Best Electric Car at its annual awards. • BMW retains Best Manufacturer title at Car Dealer Power 2026.
All-encompassing safety approach of BMW endorsed by Euro NCAP result. New Euro NCAP test procedure covers the entire sequence of events – from preventive features and crash avoidance systems via crash protection to safety after a crash. Safety of the flush-fitting, electrically operated door handles on the BMW iX3 confirmed in all situations tested. First Neue Klasse model comfortably achieved a five-star rating in Euro NCAP testing, which now imposes ...
• An early opportunity to order the BMW i3 50 xDrive ahead of its official market launch. • Based on the M Sport model, the First Edition brings an enhanced level of standard equipment including BMW Iconic Glow, the BMW 3D Head-Up Display and AC Charging Professional – up to 22 kW AC. • The BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition is available to order from today, priced from £57,905 OTR. • The BMW i3 50 xDrive will celebrate its UK market launch in autumn 2026 ...
• Autocar name Neue Klasse architecture as ‘Mundy Award for Engineering’ winner, with MINI JCW winning ‘Future Classic’ Award at 2026 Autocar Awards. • BMW iX3 wins ‘Youtube Directors Award’ at Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards 2026. • Triple success for BMW at 2026 What Car? Tow Car Awards. • BMW takes home four trophies at EcoCar Electrified Top 50 Awards 2026. • Best Coupe and Family Car wins for BMW at Auto Express’ 2026 Driver Power survey.
• New Black Edition available for BMW M340i xDrive and M440i xDrive model derivatives. • New exterior colours and equipment options for the BMW iX3. • BMW M Ignite technology introduced for all BMW M six-cylinder engines. • BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant: Create and use routines from July 2026.
• ITVX now available to stream in over 250,000 BMW and MINI vehicles. • BMW iX3 named Best SUV at Top Gear’s Electric Awards 2026. • Double success for BMW Group UK at the Great British Fleet Awards. • MINI John Cooper Works awarded Piston Hot Hatch of the Year by Buckle Up.
• Most extensive BMW Group model update ever. The new BMW 7 Series spearheads the integration of Neue Klasse technologies into the existing BMW model portfolio. • Gen6 cylindrical cells help deliver significant increases in range across the BMW i7 lineup – up to 452 miles (WLTP) in the BMW i7 50 xDrive. • Introduces a bold new Neue Klasse design language for BMW’s luxury segment. • Unparalleled personalisation capabilities, including a world-first ...
• Introducing the BMW iX3 40, offering up to 395 miles (WLTP) of range. • Rear wheel drive, producing 320 hp via a single electric motor. • 800-volt architecture and charging speeds of up to 300 kW, resulting in 186 miles of added range in just 10 minutes. • First UK deliveries in summer 2026. Priced from £53,250 OTR.
• The second model of the Neue Klasse. The core of the BMW brand reinvented • 900 km of single-charge range realised by the innovations and technologies of the Neue Klasse • Sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology with 800-volt architecture and 400 kW rapid charging (up to 400 km in 10 minutes) • Class-leading driving dynamics elevated by a new “superbrain” digital architecture and the Heart of Joy driving dynamics system • Driver-oriented cockpit featuring ...
+++ Holistic concept targets resource efficiency and reduction in CO2e emissions +++ Decarbonisation across supply chain +++ “Design for Circularity” principle expanded to further components +++
+++ Final endurance tests ahead of second Neue Klasse model’s design premiere on 18 March 2026 +++ Typical BMW driving pleasure on a completely new level, thanks to Heart of Joy and BMW Dynamic Performance Control +++ Sixth-generation eDrive +++ BMW Group winter test centre in Sweden offers ideal environment for testing and optimising drive and suspension systems +++
• Introducing a range of BMW model updates from March 2026. • BMW triumphs at the 2026 Professional Driver Car of the Year awards. • Double success for BMW Group at the 2026 Company Car and Van Awards. • A raft of BMW M5 models finished in BMW Individual paint join the UK press fleet.
• BMW iX3 crowned overall Car of the Year after topping the Premium Electric SUV category. • BMW M3 Touring celebrated as three-time Performance Car of the Year. • Coupé of the Year awarded to the BMW 4 Series for the sixth consecutive year. • Luxury Car of the Year title retained as the BMW X7 takes this year’s top spot. • BMW X3 secures this year’s Safety Award.
BMW Group UK has partnered with Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, to bring a library of radio stations, award-winning podcasts and expertly curated playlists to the dashboard of over 180,000 BMW and MINI vehicles, as both brands are first to integrate the Global Player app directly into a vehicles’ built-in app store.
• BMW Group UK delivers a strong 2025 sales performance in challenging market conditions, with 170,051 vehicle registrations. • BMW recorded 122,723 registrations, maintaining its position as the UK’s leading premium automotive brand. • Continued momentum in electric sales with 47,845 all-electric BMW and MINI vehicles registered in 2025, representing 28.1 per cent of total volume. • Leadership in the luxury class, driven by strong growth for BMW 7 Series ...
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Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and power consumption and range were measured using the methods required according to Regulation VO (EC) 2007/715 as amended. They refer to vehicles on the German automotive market. For ranges, the NEDC figures take into account differences in the selected wheel and tyre size, while the WLTP figures take into account the effects of any optional equipment.
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