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Neue Klasse vehicles are becoming a central component of the home energy ecosystem: BMW and SOLARWATT are expanding their partnership.

Mon May 18 10:27:52 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ BMW and SOLARWATT are strengthening their partnership to deliver holistically optimized home energy solutions +++ BMW enables its vehicles and the BMW Wallbox Professional to integrate seamlessly with SOLARWATT’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS) for optimized use +++ Market launch planned for late 2026 +++ The companies have been collaborating on electric mobility and home storage since 2013

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VISION BMW ALPINA: SPEED, REFINED

Fri May 15 19:30:00 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ 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 +++

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Celebrating 20 years of developing people, skills and future mobility at the BMW Group Academy UK and Ireland.

Thu May 14 14:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

• 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.

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BMW showcases mobility at the Cannes Film Festival and presents the new BMW 7 Series for the first time in Europe in a luxurious international setting.

Wed May 13 11:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

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 ...

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Solid start to the year: BMW Group achieves Group EBT margin at previous full-year level

Wed May 06 08:08:03 CEST 2026Press Release

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+++ 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 ...

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BMW Group produces its two-millionth all-electric vehicle

Tue May 05 09:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

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+++ Technology-open production remains the guiding principle +++ Rapid pace in the global ramp-up of e-mobility +++

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MINI champions sixth annual ‘Mile of MINIs’ Charity Rally in 2026.

Tue Apr 28 16:30:00 CEST 2026Press Release

• 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.

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BMW Classic Partner Programme launches in the UK.

Fri Apr 24 15:30:00 CEST 2026Press Release

• 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.

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Spring News in Brief from BMW Group UK.

Thu Apr 23 11:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

• 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.

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MINI marks 25 years of modern production with celebration of British manufacturing excellence

Thu Apr 23 09:45:00 CEST 2026Press Release

• 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.

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MINI Timeline 2001 - 2026

Thu Apr 23 09:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

A timeline of all MINI milestones since 2001.

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The new BMW 7 Series.

Wed Apr 22 15:00:00 CEST 2026Press Kit

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• 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 ...

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The new BMW i7: Sustainability in the product and its production.

Wed Apr 15 08:00:00 CEST 2026Press Release

Gen6 battery cell technology with reduced CO₂e footprint +++ Use of secondary materials and renewable energies +++ Improved efficiency during use phase

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MINI x Vagabund: Two One-Offs combining adventure attitude and sound culture.

Wed Apr 15 00:01:00 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ 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 +++

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Technology-open approach meets the art of engineering: the new hydrogen tank in the BMW iX5 Hydrogen.

Thu Apr 09 00:01:00 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ Optimal integration of hydrogen technology +++ Innovative geometry of installation space +++ Five drivetrain variants for one model +++ Highly flexible production +++ Hallmark BMW driving pleasure +++

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A MINI like no other: meet the brand’s special custom-crafted MINI John Cooper Works Convertible.

Wed Apr 08 00:01:00 CEST 2026Press Release

• 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.

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BMW Group and Rimac Technology cooperate on innovative high-voltage battery for the BMW i7

Tue Apr 07 14:01:04 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ Innovative solutions for more energy, more range and faster charging +++ World premiere at Auto China 2026 +++

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The new BMW Group Plant Munich: More efficient, more flexible and more digital for production of the Neue Klasse

Thu Apr 02 10:32:55 CEST 2026Press Kit

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+++ Tradition meets the future: 104 years young and using state of the art technology +++ Series production of new BMW i3 to start in August 2026 +++ More models to follow +++ All electric vehicle plant from 2027 +++

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Double victory: BMW iX3 named “World Car of the Year” and “World Electric Vehicle” 2026.

Wed Apr 01 15:55:38 CEST 2026Press Release

+++ 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 +++

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