BMW Motorrad presents the new R 18 models.
Tue Jan 21 17:00:00 CET 2025Press Release
BMW R 18 and R 18 Classic with new technical features as well as new paint finishes, optional accessories and equipment for all R 18 models.
BMW R 18 and R 18 Classic with new technical features as well as new paint finishes, optional accessories and equipment for all R 18 models.
210.408 bikes from BMW were sold worldwide 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” +++
+++ Long-term partnership with SK tes +++ High-voltage batteries to be recycled, with the reclaimed secondary raw materials fed back into the value chain +++ Closed loop for cobalt, nickel and lithium +++ Global rollout on cards +++
+++ The new display and operating concept will be introduced across all new BMW models from the end of 2025 +++ Consistent driver focus, information distribution and ergonomics +++ New BMW Operating System X provides intelligent software basis, ensuring extensive scope for personalisation and wide spread of digital functionality +++
+++ Top talents vote BMW Group into first place again +++ Global trend +++
+++BMW Group Q4 sales up nearly +11% versus 2023; down -2% year-over-year.+++One in five BMW vehicles sold in 2024 was an electrified model.+++BMW M sales in 2024 surpass the 7,000-unit mark for the first time ever.+++MINI fourth quarter sales up +7% compared to 2023; down -7% for the year.+++BMW Motorrad records best first and fourth quarters on record.+++
BMW M Motorsport looks back on an intense 2024 season that, in addition to victories, titles, and podium finishes, has produced some other impressive figures. The three current race cars, the BMW M Hybrid V8, the BMW M4 GT3, and the BMW M4 GT4, together celebrated 215 wins, completed more than 1,000 races, and covered over one million kilometres.
+++ First-ever BMW Panoramic iDrive will define the in-vehicle experience of BMW’s forthcoming “Neue Klasse” – or “New Class” of vehicles – which is set to launch in late 2025 +++ Iconic US-based comedian Tim Meadows will host the BMW Press Conference on Tuesday, January 7th at 8:30 a.m. PST. +++
Riders gear and casual wear for safe, comfortable and stylish motorcycling.
+++ More than a third of BMWs produced in Regensburg are electrified this year +++ Plant Director Armin Ebner: “Regensburg meets growth forecast for EV production” – Annual production 2024 in total: well over 330,000 units +++
Federico Izzo takes over as Head of MINI region Europe. +++ Ulrike von Mirbach assumes responsibility for brand management and marketing of the MINI brand worldwide.
In 2025, BMW M Motorsport will enter its second season in the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) and its third in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA series) with the BMW M Hybrid V8. To achieve its ambitious goals in both race series, BMW M Motorsport joins its forces in terms of driver line-up. Eight BMW M works drivers will share the driving duties for BMW M Team WRT in the FIA WEC and BMW M Team RLL in the IMSA series.
After the 2024 season, an era comes to an end at BMW M Motorsport with Bruno Spengler (CAN) leaving after 13 years as a BMW M works driver, at his own request, to face new professional challenges.
+++ The largest and quietest standing wind tunnel in the world +++ Building as an essential building block for the future of electric mobility +++ Prototype construction for high-voltage batteries and inverter electric motors +++
Titles, victories, and podium finishes around the globe as BMW Motorrad Motorsport looks back on an extraordinarily successful 2024 in both factory and customer racing. The highlight of the season was undoubtedly the world title win by factory rider Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) in WorldSBK. Private teams and riders also contributed significantly, securing twelve additional titles in the most prestigious international and national championships worldwide.
+++ Nicolas Peter will be proposed for election to the Supervisory Board at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. +++ Norbert Reithofer is not running for re-election after two terms of office. +++
European Consumer Protection Institute awards the new MINI Countryman the top rating. New centre airbag reduces the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger in the event of a side impact. New generation of front collision warning can also protect pedestrians and cyclists when making turns.
Kith Founder, CEO and Creative Director, Ronnie Fieg creates limited edition of the first electrified high-performance model from BMW M GmbH and a unique one-off of the historic BMW M1 +++ World premiere of 2025 BMW XM Kith Concept at Art Basel Miami Beach +++
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