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 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.
• UK market launch of The BMW M Driving Experience. • Bookable experiences include BMW M Racetrack Training, BMW Driving Dynamics Training and BMW M Drift Academy – with further programmes expected soon. • These thrilling driving experiences are now available for customers to book. • Over 100,000 participants have completed BMW M Driving Experiences globally in 2025.
• 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.
• 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.
The BMW M3 E30 is now available as a LEGO® Speed Champions set. The exclusive kit featuring a special-edition livery design is a unique heritage item for fans of all ages.
• BMW Group Academy UK and Ireland marks 20 years of training and development excellence • More than 150,000 training courses delivered, and 370,000 face-to-face training days completed since opening • Training spans technical and non-technical subjects, including electric vehicles, digital retail, connected technologies and many more, supporting all three BMW Group UK brands.
BMW is once again supporting the Cannes Film Festival as its official mobility partner, providing an exclusive shuttle service for filmmakers, guests and festival partners. This is the fifth time the car manufacturer has supported the prestigious festival, this year with more than 150 electrified vehicles. At the same time, the updated BMW 7 Series is making its European public debut in Cannes. Other highlights on the Côte d’Azur include BMW 7 Series cars ...
• Strengthening support for classic BMW ownership across the UK. • Programme launching as an initial pilot with four certified BMW Classic Partner retailers: Halliwell Jones Wilmslow (North West), Sytner Stevenage (South East), Group 1 Hailsham (South Coast) and Dick Lovett Bristol (South West). • BMW Classic partners specialise in the sale, servicing and body repair of classic BMW vehicles.
• 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.
+++ Triumph for the BMW Group and the Neue Klasse +++ Tenth and eleventh title wins for the BMW Group +++ Jury members issue purchase recommendations for more than 413 million readers +++
BMW has continued its winning streak at the annual Fleets News Awards, taking home the highly coveted Fleet Manufacturer of the Year title for a record eighth consecutive year.
• 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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