To the extent that historical press releases reference BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC as the manufacturer of certain X model vehicles, the referenced vehicles are manufactured in South Carolina with a combination of U.S. origin and imported parts and components.
DURHAM, N.C. – April 14, 2026 … IONNA, the charging network founded by eight of the world’s top automakers, including BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota, announced a landmark strategic partnership with leading convenience and mobility brand Circle K to significantly expand access to high-powered EV charging across the United States.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 7, 2026…BMW is cooperating with Rimac Technology (Croatia) on the new all-electric BMW i7. The aim of the joint project is to bring the Gen6 technology developed by BMW for an innovative high-voltage storage system for more range and higher charging speed to the new all-electric BMW 7 Series.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 1, 2026…BMW Group Plant Munich is approaching the biggest milestone in the transformation process: series production of the BMW i3, the second model in the Neue Klasse range, begins here in August. This marks the start of the rollout of the Neue Klasse within the BMW Group’s global production network
DURHAM, NC, March 17 - IONNA, the EV Charging joint venture born of eight leading automakers, marks a milestone achievement this quarter as we celebrate our second anniversary. In just 24 months, IONNA has built a charging network fit for a road trip, live, growing, and serving drivers nationwide.
+++ 25 years of successful engine production +++ Drive trains for MINI, BMW and Rolls-Royce +++ More than 7.6 million engines produced +++ 61% reduction in energy use per engine built since the start of full production +++
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 5, 2026… The new BMW iX3 is in the spotlight at CES 2026. For the first time, the enhanced, AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with Alexa+ technology will be presented to the public. As the debut model for the Neue Klasse, the BMW iX3 showcases groundbreaking innovations that will shape the entire model range of the brand in the future. By 2027, the technologies of the Neue Klasse will be integrated into a total of ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 5, 2026… In 2026, BMW will expand its BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, built on Amazon’s AI Alexa+ architecture, taking voice interaction between humans and vehicles to a new level.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 17, 2025… The new BMW iX3 and its trailblazing innovations will be shown at the CES 2026. Having won multiple innovation- and car-of-the-year awards* even before hitting the streets, the first vehicle of BMW’s Neue Klasse is set to impress the visitors of the most influential technology trade show.
DURHAM, NC — [November 20, 2025] — IONNA, the joint venture and nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network, is celebrating a swell in the California wave, first announced last May. Concluding a week-long kick off tour of Rechargery stations across major metropolitan cities in California, IONNA is announcing a planned investment of more than $250 million in infrastructure across the Golden State over the next three years.
Santa Monica, CA – November 11, 2025… In celebration of a half-century of innovation in the U.S., the BMW Group today hosted an exclusive media program at its renowned Designworks studio in Santa Monica. The event, led by Head of BMW Group Design, Adrian van Hooydonk, offered a rare glimpse into the creative consultancy’s future-shaping vision, rooted in American ingenuity and the dynamic spirit of Southern California.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 30, 2025 – MINI USA announces the official launch of the MINI ChargeForward program, a smart charging initiative designed to help customers earn financial incentives and reduce carbon emission with the optimizing of charging times. This launch follows the successful implementation of the ChargeForward program for BMW USA, which has now reached a milestone of more than 10,000 enrollments nationwide.
New York, NY/Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 21, 2025… Today, BMW announced it will produce a new vehicle with five different drivetrain technologies. The new BMW X5 will be the first model to offer customers a choice of battery electric, plug-in hybrid, gasoline, diesel (in markets outside the US), and hydrogen fuel cell technology. In addition, the HyMoS (Hydrogen Mobility at Scale) initiative is designed to promote the development of hydrogen ecosystems ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ/Steyr (Austria) – August 1, 2025…BMW Group Plant Steyr today began series production of the e-motor for the Neue Klasse. “Today, we are laying the foundations for the future of the BMW Group,” explained Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production. “As the first production site for the Gen6 electric motor, Plant Steyr is central to the Neue Klasse and the continued development of our global ...
Mountain View, CA – July 23, 2025… BMW i Ventures today announced a co-lead investment in Estes Energy Solutions, Inc., a California-based materials and manufacturing innovator. The $11 million seed round was co-led with Fortescue Ventures with participation from New Systems Ventures, and early investor DCVC. With $20 million raised to date, this latest capital will help Estes complete development of its chemistry-agnostic battery pack platform and ...
Hicksville, NY – July 22, 2025… ChargeScape, a joint venture between BMW, Honda, Ford, and Nissan, today announced a partnership with PSEG Long Island to enroll electric vehicles (EVs) in the utility’s Peak Load Reduction program, a first in the nine-year history of the utility’s peak load reduction programs. Designed to alleviate strain on the power grid during summer months, the initiative will leverage ChargeScape’s AI-powered technology platform and ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 10, 2025… A new nationally representative survey conducted by Big Village and commissioned by the BMW Group in the U.S. reveals that while barriers like cost and infrastructure persist, expectations around EV performance and usability are evolving. The findings highlight growing consumer openness to electrification and emerging powertrain technologies, while also underscoring the need for continued innovation, education and ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 10, 2025… A new nationally representative survey conducted by Big Village and commissioned by the BMW Group in the U.S. reveals that while barriers like cost and infrastructure persist, expectations around EV performance and usability are evolving. The findings highlight growing consumer openness to electrification and emerging powertrain technologies, while also underscoring the need for continued innovation, education and ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 20, 2025… The BMW Group is bringing large-format, pure ASSB cells from Solid Power to its test vehicle, a BMW i7, which is being operated in the Munich area. The potential benefits of ASSB technology: higher energy density in a very compact storage system compared to current technologies.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 14, 2025…As it pulls back the curtain on a new era in 2025, fuelled by the allelectric Neue Klasse models, BMW is creating a holistic driving and user experience that breaks genuinely new ground. One of the elements of the farreaching BMW Panoramic iDrive concept is the new HypersonX soundscape. Developed by the BMW Sound Design Studio, it comprises 43 sound signals and special driving sounds for Personal Mode and Sport Mode. ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 10, 2025…BMW is the first automotive manufacturer to launch a completely newly developed digital nervous system for all drivetrain variants and vehicle segments. It is more intelligent, more powerful and more efficient and will be rolled out for the first time in the models of the Neue Klasse. Four high-performance computers, also called "Superbrains", consolidate the computing power for the most important customer functions: ...
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