+++ Pre-series production to begin this summer +++ Lower manufacturing costs for NEUE KLASSE +++ Production Head Nedeljković: “Production network's strategic and flexible structure strengthens resilience and competitiveness” +++ Over one million cars built in Germany in 2024 +++
Sales increase for the 13th consecutive year to 206,582 vehicles in the 2024 fiscal year. The all-electric BMW i4 M50 remains the best-selling model. The high-performance models BMW M2, BMW M3 Touring, and BMW XM are the biggest growth drivers.
++ BMW Group: Significant +13.5% sales growth in fully-electric vehicles +++ With over 2.45 million units delivered, BMW Group meets adjust-ed sales target for 2024 +++ BMW brand increases sales in selected regions, gains market shares and maintains position as global segment leader +++ Jochen Goller: “BEV growth to continue in 2025” +++
+++ First sixth-generation e-engines from Steyr dispatched to Debrecen for test vehicles +++ Next milestone to series production +++ BMW Group Plant Debrecen produces first test vehicles for Neue Klasse +++
+++ Automated Driving In-Plant earns CE certification +++ Plant Dingolfing launches series operation, expansion planned across entire production network +++ Nedeljković: “BMW Group once again sets new benchmark for automation and digitalisation of production processes” +++
+++ Use of hydrogen in intralogistics – components delivered to all production areas by hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks +++ Gradual transition from electric to hydrogen propulsion by 2030 +++
MINI Cooper Convertible production returns to MINI Plant Oxford. +++ Built alongside MINI Cooper 3-Door and 5-Door, making MINI Plant Oxford the home of MINI Cooper. +++ Most emotional model of the MINI family since its launch in 2004.
BMW, distributed by Borusan Otomotiv in Türkiye, is exhibiting the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA at the 19th edition of Contemporary Istanbul, open for General Admission between October 24-27th, 2024, with a Preview Day on October 23rd. The installation, which had its world premiere at the Frieze Los Angeles art fair, will be on view for art enthusiasts at Tersane Istanbul.
+++ The BMW Group continues to consistently implement its successful product strategy +++ World premiere of the first all-electric performance models MINI John Cooper Works Electric and MINI John Cooper Works Aceman +++ First joint motor show appearance of BMW Vision Neue Klasse and BMW Vision Neue Klasse X +++
From October 9 to 13, Frieze London and Frieze Masters will return to London’s Regent's Park. As one of Frieze’s long-term global partners since 2004, BMW will this year centre around presenting the artistic oeuvre of Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu. This year’s BMW Lounge will present a curated selection of actor and Talk Art podcast co-host Russell Tovey’s private collection.
+++ Green electricity, and district heating from locally sourced wood chips +++ Announced for 2025, introduced ahead of schedule in September 2024 +++ Arnold Schwarzenegger and BMW Board Member for Production perform symbolic energy switch +++
Triggers for guidance adjustment are delivery stops and technical actions linked to Integrated Braking System (IBS) +++ Technical actions impact over 1.5 million vehicles +++ Additional warranty costs in high three-digit million amount
+++ Pre-series production set to launch in Hungary at the end of the year +++ High standards will ensure most resource-efficient production possible +++ Gas-free paint operations using power-to-heat process
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