+++ Two-millionth fully-electric handed over to new owner in August +++ Total of around 3.5 million electrified vehicles deliv-ered to customers +++ First half of 2026: More than one in four vehicles sold worldwide was electrified +++ Europe reaches BEV share of 28% in first half of 2026 +++
BMW Group Half-Year Report to 30 June 2026
+++ Q2 Group pre-tax earnings (EBT) of €1,697 million (-35.1%); EBT margin at 5.4% +++ H1 Group EBT of €4,045 million (-29.4%); EBT margin at 6,5 % +++ Q2 Automotive segment EBIT margin at 2.3% +++ Neue Klasse gains traction: BEV deliveries in Europe rose by more than one-third in Q2 +++ Agreement reached with the Works Council on workforce restructuring program +++ CEO Nedeljković: “Preparing the BMW Group for growing challenges” +++
In the new Sony Pictures film “Spider-Man™: Brand New Day”, BMW is taking advanced mobility to the big screen. The collaboration links the BMW brand with one of the world’s most successful film franchises. The BMW iX3, the first model in the Neue Klasse, and the BMW 5 Series Sedan with its future-forward technologies deliver compelling performances. To mark the film’s premiere on 27 July 2026, the BMW iX3 Flow – Spider-Man Brand New Day will make its debut ...
Additional outdoor studio imagery available for the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse.
+++ Series production starts in December +++ Efficient production using artificial intelligence and virtual reality +++ Highest quality standards: Zero-defect battery production +++
The new BMW plugin in ChatGPT for the first time enables AI-assisted, dialogue-based configuration of current BMW models. Custom vehicle configuration via text or voice input on smartphones and desktop computers. The development sees BMW add a new digital channel through which people can engage with the brand.
+++ Dorothea von Boxberg will take over as Board Member for Human Resources from Ilka Horstmeier on 1 September +++ Nicolas Peter: “Dorothea von Boxberg has extensive experience in transformation processes as well as an outside-in perspective on our industry.” +++ Milan Nedeljković: “The BMW Group faces new challenges that require consistent adjustment of our structures and ways of working.” +++
• BMW to celebrate 40 years of the iconic BMW M3. • UK debut of the BMW M Concept NEUE KLASSE. • BMW M2 with M Performance Track Kit and BMW M3 Touring 24H to storm up the hill. • The latest models from BMW will be on display, including the BMW iX5, BMW 7 Series and BMW i3. • Historic racing cars from BMW Group Classic, including the Benetton BMW B186, to feature at the festival.
James Morrison confirmed as Managing Director of BMW Group UK’s Park Lane retail business • Michelle Roberts appointed Vice President Customer, Brand & Sales at BMW M GmbH
Neil Fiorentinos to become CEO of BMW Group UK and Ireland from 1 September 2026 • David George to leave BMW Group to take up a leadership opportunity outside the company
+++ BMW Welt congratulates THE CLOUD by Käfer on earning one of gastronomy’s highest honours. +++ Launch of “SEASON II – WHISPERS OF THE RAINFOREST”. +++
Sustainability approach across the entire lifecycle and all drive train variants +++ Decarbonisation, improved efficiency and secondary materials as key levers +++ Local supply chains support the use of CO₂e-reduced materials and renewable energy
+++ Preview of the new design language for high-performance automobiles from BMW M GmbH +++ New interpretation of dynamics, agility and precision at BMW M +++ Design and technology transferred from motorsport +++
Ursula Wingfield appointed CEO of BMW Group Financial Services and Alphabet in the UK and Ireland from 1 August 2026 • Mike Dennett to lead BMW Group Financial Services, Europe • May Wong to join as CFO of BMW Group Financial Services and Alphabet in the UK and Ireland
+++ A one-of-one design study signaling a new chapter for BMW ALPINA +++ Reimagines the brand’s heritage with contemporary purpose, aesthetics, and technology +++ Deepens the defining principles of BMW ALPINA: speed, comfort, and sophistication +++ Demonstrates the BMW Group’s commitment to preserving and elevating BMW ALPINA +++
+++ End of tenure on the Board after a total of 35 years with the company +++ Nicolas Peter: “Oliver Zipse has shaped the development of the BMW Group” +++ Milan Nedeljković to take over as Chairman of the Board of Management on 14 May +++ Raymond Wittmann to succeed him as Board Member for Production +++ Separate shareholders’ meeting to decide on the conversion of preferred shares into ordinary shares +++
+++ Group pre-tax return on sales at 7.6% in line with FY25 +++ Automotive segment EBIT margin of 5.0% within full year guidance corridor +++ Costs, investments and research & development expenditure reduced further as planned +++ Outlook for the full year 2026 confirmed +++ Positive development of Free cash flow in the Automotive segment +++ Zipse: “Consistent strategy of technology openness, operational excellence and a high degree of flexibility pay ...
Gen6 battery cell technology with reduced CO₂e footprint +++ Use of secondary materials and renewable energies +++ Improved efficiency during use phase
+++ BMW Group Recycling and Dismantling Centre (RDC) set to become Competence Centre Circularity +++ Strengthening the circular economy, resource efficiency and technology development +++ Clear signal for the future of the Wackersdorf location +++
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