+++ 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. +++
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. +++
+++ Mechanical process without conventional chemical or thermal processing +++ Method developed by BMW Group in-house +++ Battery cell competence bundled in Bavaria +++
The new BMW M 1000 RR, BMW S 1000 RR, BMW M 1000 R, and BMW S 1000 R: The superbikes and hyper naked bikes are set to enter the upcoming season with even more dynamism.
The new MINI John Cooper Works models combine exciting performance with individual style. With an output of 170 kW/231 hp, the accentuated agile handling and the drive- and chassis-technology developed with racing expertise promise outstanding driving fun. The puristic design underlines the fascinating appearance of the vehicles and is consistently geared towards maximum performance with aerodynamically shaped, exclusive accents.
+++ BMW Group: Deliveries of fully-electric vehicles climb +19.1% in first nine months +++ BMW Group delivers total of 1,754,158 units worldwide in YTD September (-4.5%) – largely due to IBS delivery stops in Q3 and ongoing weak demand in China +++ BMW brand achieves strong sales growth in Europe, gains market share +++ MINI brand reports higher Q3 sales of fully-electric models +++
The new generation of the MINI Cooper Convertible rounds off the current MINI family with a model that is full of unique features. MINI presents the new convertible model that perfectly embodies the brand's openness. "Always Open" - this traditional claim of the MINI Convertible aptly describes the model’s philosophy.
+++ A special, limited-edition run of 250 units commemorating 25 years of the BMW X5. +++ Two exclusive exterior and interior colour combinations honouring the first-generation X5. +++ Standard xOffroad Package includes 2-axle air suspension, underbody protection plates, and four drive modes calibrated for various terrains. +++ MSRP from $102,500 CAD. +++
+++ BMW and Toyota jointly developing next generation of fuel cell technology +++ BMW to launch first-ever series production fuel cell vehicle in 2028 +++ Both companies are promoting hydrogen infrastructure development +++
+++ The first M5 Touring ever offered in Canada. +++ BMW M Hybrid drive system produces 717 hp, 738 lb-ft of torque. +++ Estimated 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds; up to 1,630 litres of luggage capacity (est.). +++ Projected fully electric, zero emissions range of up-to 40 km. +++ Base MSRP $138,000 CAD. +++ Worldwide launch to commence in fourth quarter of 2024. +++ Customers can reserve their M5 Touring here. +++
The record hunt was successful. Toprak Razgatlioglu is the first rider in the history of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) to achieve the incredible streak of 13 consecutive victories. The BMW Motorrad factory rider won all three races from pole position on his ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team BMW M 1000 RR at Portimão, securing his fourth consecutive hat-trick.
BMW Group Plant Spartanburg and California robotics company Figure test the use of humanoid robots in production +++ Latest generation of robots, Figure 02, successfully completes testing in a real production environment +++ Board Member Nedeljković: “determining possible applications for humanoid robots in production”+++
+++ Worldwide five new assembly sites for 6th generation high-voltage batteries +++ Current status from Irlbach-Straßkirchen (Germany), Debrecen (Hungary), Shenyang (China), San Luis Potosí (Mexico) and Woodruff (USA) +++
+++ BMW Group becomes strategic member of the Eclipse Foundation Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Working Group +++ Focus on collaboration for open-source software +++
The five-door MINI Cooper impresses with distinctive functionality, innovative assistance systems and its typical MINI design. The unmistakable appearance of the MINI Cooper 5-door is particularly well accentuated in Favoured Trim with the brand-typical Multitone Roof. An efficient four-cylinder gasoline engine with 150 kW/204 hp guarantees a high level of driving pleasure.
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