Statement Walter Mertl, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Annual Conference 2025
Fri Mar 14 15:38:06 CET 2025Speech
Statement Walter Mertl, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Annual Conference 2025
Statement Walter Mertl, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Annual Conference 2025
Statement Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Annual Conference 2025
+++ Joachim Post to become Member of the Board of Management responsible for Development. +++ Nicolai Martin appointed to the Board of Management responsible for Purchasing and Supplier Network. +++ Reithofer: “Exceptional performance by Frank Weber and the entire Development Division for NEUE KLASSE.” +++
The 73rd edition of the Twelve Hours of Sebring (USA) this coming Saturday, 15th March, is all about a significant anniversary. BMW North America celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and the endurance classic in Florida plays a special role in this history. The story of BMW North America began in 1975 with the victory of the BMW 3.0 CSL at Sebring.
+++ BMW takes the next step for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) +++ Concentration of computing power for key customer functions in four "Superbrains" +++ Zonal wiring harness architecture 30% lighter and with 600 meters less wiring +++ Technology scales across all drivetrain variants +++ Future-oriented and flexible software architecture from the chip in the vehicle to the cloud +++
+++ 2025: Slight Growth planned in sales volume +++ Group EBT targeted at previous year’s level +++ Higher Free cash flow expected +++ Slight Increase of BEV share in total sales planned +++ Due to a consistent strategy: Investments set to decrease from planned peak in 2024 +++ Technology openness as strategic competitive advantage +++ First NEUE KLASSE production vehicle will be the BMW iX3 +++
+++ Joachim Post to become Member of the Board of Management responsible for Development. +++ Nicolai Martin appointed to the Board of Management responsible for Purchasing and Supplier Network. +++ Reithofer: “Exceptional performance by Frank Weber and the entire Development Division for NEUE KLASSE.” +++
+++ Sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology marks a milestone in electric mobility +++ BMW Energy Master: intelligent central control unit for the fundamentally new high-voltage battery – developed and produced in-house +++ Expertise from the e-mobility value chain in Bavaria and Austria pooled together +++ Innovative and flexible modular principle for electric drive +++
The 73rd edition of the Twelve Hours of Sebring (USA) this coming Saturday, 15th March, is all about a significant anniversary. BMW North America celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and the endurance classic in Florida plays a special role in this history. The story of BMW North America began in 1975 with the victory of the BMW 3.0 CSL at Sebring.
+++ Two characteristic design variants: Sport and Style. +++ Each variant limited to 46 units. Total of 92 units worldwide. +++ Visit to the VR46 Motor Ranch and Misano racetrack forms exclusive highlight. +++ All-in price of $219,000 CAD. +++
Their motto was: Anyone who doesn't believe in miracles is not a realist. Paddy Hopkirk made the British small car a motorsport legend with his overall victory in the Monte Carlo Rally 60 years ago - Timo Mäkinen and Rauno Aaltonen repeated the triumph in 1965 and 1967. Successes that shook up the sports establishment and changed and shaped the MINI brand until today.
On location photos and footage International Media Launch in Barcelona.
+++ BMW takes the next step for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) +++ Concentration of computing power for key customer functions in four "Superbrains" +++ Zonal wiring harness architecture 30% lighter and with 600 meters less wiring +++ Technology scales across all drivetrain variants +++ Future-oriented and flexible software architecture from the chip in the vehicle to the cloud +++
On location photos and footage International Media Launch in Barcelona.
At the season-opener of the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) in Qatar, the BMW M Hybrid V8 and the BMW M4 GT3 EVO delivered strong performances, making a significant impact in the competition against the world's top manufacturers.
+++ Production launch on 1 March 2005 with BMW 3 Series Sedan +++ 3.75 million vehicles made since +++ Plant Leipzig uniquely innovative and flexible +++
+++ Production follows the market +++ At least one all-electric model for the global market is being produced at all German plant locations +++ “Flex plants” ensure delivery capabilities and good capacity utilization in different market situations +++
Two BMW model series take first place in their respective vehicle categories in the renowned “Best Cars” readers’ poll of German car magazine “auto motor und sport”. And BMW achieves a triple victory in the UK at “What Car?” magazine’s 2025 “Car of the Year Awards”. BMW thus seamlessly continues its string of successes in competitions in Germany and on international markets.
+++ Two characteristic design variants: Sport and Style. +++ Each variant limited to 46 units. Total of 92 units worldwide. +++ Visit to the VR46 Motor Ranch and Misano racetrack forms exclusive highlight. +++ All-in price of $219,000 CAD. +++
+++ Sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology marks a milestone in electric mobility +++ BMW Energy Master: intelligent central control unit for the fundamentally new high-voltage battery – developed and produced in-house +++ Expertise from the e-mobility value chain in Bavaria and Austria pooled together +++ Innovative and flexible modular principle for electric drive +++
+++ Start of H2Haul pilot project at the BMW Group plant in Leipzig +++ Head of BMW Group Logistics, Michael Nikolaides: “Our openness to technology in the BMW Group is also reflected in transport logistics” +++ Holistic approach of the BMW Group hydrogen strategy in production, product and logistics +++
+++ Impressive record: 30 startups now established suppliers +++ International network continues to expand +++
Comprehensive overview of BMW Motorrad Motorsport activities in the 2025 season: WorldSBK, FIM EWC, and customer racing. Information and facts in a PDF document and as a new feature links to extensive video interviews with management and riders.
+++ Top-class dynamics, precision, efficiency and driving pleasure +++ New “Heart of Joy” central computer works ten times faster +++ Extending the recuperation range increases efficiency by 25% +++
+++Test drive the next generation MINI at an exclusive test-drive area on Level 500.+++Get nostalgic with vintage-style video games that feature beloved MINI models. +++See yourself on the big screen in different MINI Experience Modes.+++
+++ Alex Dumas to ride a BMW M 1000 RR in the 2025 Canadian Superbike Championship. +++ Dumas joins Sam Guerin as the top BMW riders in the Pro Superbike class. +++ Season to begin on May 16 at Shannonville Motorsport Park. +++
+++ Title awarded by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. +++ Top automotive award in Canada. +++ Second time the BMW i4 has won this top distinction, also winning Canadian Car of the Year in 2023. +++ Announcement made at the 2025 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. +++
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