Starting in the 2025 season, the name Van der Linde will appear twice at BMW M Motorsport. Kelvin van der Linde (RSA) will become a BMW M works driver, following in the footsteps of his brother Sheldon, who has been part of the racing family since 2019.
+++ The 2024 BMW Championship 2024 at Castle Pines Golf Club (Denver, Colorado) makes a record-setting contribution for education +++ Since 2007, the playoff event has contributed more than $60 million for college scholarships +++ BMW Championship becomes first PGA TOUR event to be named “Tournament of the Year” six times +++
+++ Corporate Communications and Governmental Affairs at BMW AG to restructure management team at departmental level with effect from 1 January 2025 +++
+++ 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. +++
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.
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.
+++ 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 +++
+++ Partnership aims to enhance driver health and well-being +++ BMW vehicles’ advanced sensors, actuators, and high-performance computing create an optimal platform for innovation +++ Collaboration begins with joint research projects +++
+++ Initial filling at plants in Germany +++ Significant benefits in terms of CO2 +++ Fuel Neste MY Renewable Diesel meets the highest standards +++ Use also in plant logistics +++ BMW Group joins the eFuels Alliance +++
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.
After an exciting year, the new MINI family is all-new, with a model to suit every taste. From the MINI Cooper Convertible to the MINI Countryman, there's always room for a Christmas tree and ski equipment.
Five winning teams honoured for innovative application of quantum computing to solve technological challenges in the mobility sector
+++ 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. +++
+++ Young people gain special insight into the world of BMW Group +++ Joy over two dunks by FC Bayern Basketball against Rasta Vechta +++ Fully electric BMW iX shuttle fleet transports youth through Munich +++
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.
+++ Emotionally engaging BMW festive campaign “Das Geschenk” (The Gift) brings pure joy to the screen +++ Classic BMW 1500 is the “sleeper star” of the film +++ Neat use of social media maximises reach and engagement +++
Au revoir, Maxime. After the 2024 season, the paths of BMW M works driver Maxime Martin (BEL) and BMW M Motorsport will part ways. The 38-year-old will leave the Munich-based works line-up at his own request to pursue new challenges.
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