BMW Group produces its two-millionth all-electric vehicle
Tue May 05 09:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release
+++ Technology-open production remains the guiding principle +++ Rapid pace in the global ramp-up of e-mobility +++
+++ Technology-open production remains the guiding principle +++ Rapid pace in the global ramp-up of e-mobility +++
• Over 100 MINIs embark on charity road rally from MINI Plant Oxford to MINI UK headquarters in Farnborough. • The 2026 event coincides with 25 years of modern MINI, whilst also marking the sixth consecutive year MINI Plant Oxford has supported. • This year’s proceeds will be raised for STOP.BREATHE.THINK - a charity dedicated to helping young people with mental health challenges.
• 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.
• The MINI brand and BMW Group’s UK manufacturing plants in Oxford and Swindon are celebrating 25 successful years of MINI production • In early 2001, production began for MINI body parts in Swindon and on 26th April that same year, the first new MINI rolled off the line in Oxford • One of Britain’s most recognisable automotive icons, celebrating 25 years of modern production • 25 facts revealed to celebrate 25 years of modern MINI.
A timeline of all MINI milestones since 2001.
• 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 ...
Gen6 battery cell technology with reduced CO₂e footprint +++ Use of secondary materials and renewable energies +++ Improved efficiency during use phase
+++ MINI and Vagabund present two unique MINI Countryman one-off show cars inspired by adventure, community and festival culture +++ The MINI Countryman becomes a dynamic stage for lifestyle, music and self-expression +++ Vehicle individualization that only MINI can do +++
• MINI reveals one of one, custom-crafted customer car, based on the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible. • A unique exterior design featuring Midnight Black and metallic green two-tone exterior paint, custom-made badging and matching factory-fitted JCW accessories. • Colour-matched interior details and backlit door sill covers with exclusive detailing. • Produced entirely in Great Britain by MINI Plant Oxford.
+++ 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 +++
• 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.
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.
• 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 ...
+++ "You dreamed it, we built it": BMW M Motorsport is turning the concept for a racing version of the BMW M3 Touring, originally presented as an April Fools’ joke in 2025, into reality +++ The BMW M3 Touring 24H will hit the track as a spectacular highlight for motorsport fans in the “Green Hell” +++ The BMW M3 Touring 24H will make its racing debut next weekend as part of the Nürburgring Langstrecken Serie +++
Please find the satellite and streaming details of the BMW Group Keynote.
+++ 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 +++
+++ M Performance Track Kit for the BMW M2: street-legal with even sharper performance on the race track +++ Retrofit for even more uncompromising appeal and exhilarating BMW M2 CS engine sound +++
• BMW and MINI retailer teams were recognised for their performance and customer focus across 2025. • Annual awards presented at the historic Löwenbräukeller in Munich during the Brand and Business Summit. • Winners included Dick Lovett Swindon, Dick Lovett Bristol, Cotswold Hereford and Prentice Portadown across categories spanning Sales, Marketing, Aftersales, Electric and Customer.
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