As the country prepares for kick off, MINI is today unveiling a 2,500 square foot mural celebrating the UK’s long-standing passion for the game.
+++ 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 +++
• 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.
The BMW Motorway Assistant* is widely used in everyday life and, thanks to its proven safety concept, enables assisted driving without hands on the steering wheel on motorways in an increasing number of countries.
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
• M xDrive all-wheel-drive system available for the BMW M2 for the first time. • Enhanced traction brings impressive performance – 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds. • Innovative M Ignite engine technology reduces fuel consumption significantly under high loads. • BMW Individual Borusan Turkish Blue exterior paint available for the BMW M2 for the first time. • Priced from £74,255 OTR, the UK market launch of the new BMW M2 with M xDrive commences in late summer ...
• 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.
+++ Use of industrial datasets for AI model training +++ AI improves crash simulation analysis +++ Combining engineering expertise and advanced AI capabilities +++
• Petrol versions of the MINI Paul Smith Edition now added to the range. • The new MINI One returns as an entry point to the brand. • Introducing a range of MINI model updates 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 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
+++ 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 +++
• 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 ...
+++ 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 ...
+++ 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.