+++ BMW Group’s local production has been essential to markets in Asia, North Africa and South America for decades +++ More than a dozen different models produced on same line +++ BMW Group Plant Araquari celebrates 10 years of production, with over 100,000 vehicles built +++ BMW Group continues its expenditure in Brazil as production location +++
+++ Eagles for Education: €1,000 per eagle supports UNICEF for children in crisis situations +++ 33 markets represented at the highlight of the biggest international tournament series for amateur golfers +++ ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ experience at Fancourt Resort +++ Gary Player visits as guest of honour +++
+++ South African plant as a blueprint for social, environmental and economic sustainability +++ BMW Group invests 4.2 bn rand (over 200 million euros) in electrification of Plant Rosslyn +++ Nedeljković: “From 2024 the next-generation BMW X3 will be made in South Africa as a plug-in hybrid for global export.” +++ 1.5 million euros to be donated to UNICEF to support young people in South Africa +++
+++ 27 international teams delighted by the World Final of the largest tournament series for amateur golfers +++ Team China wins the Team competition, ahead of trios from Singapore and Chinese Taipei +++ Singles winners come from Thailand and the Netherlands +++ Next BMW Golf Cup World Final to be held in South Africa +++
The BMW Group remains committed to its ambitious sustainability goals and is consistently driving forward the company’s transformation with the aim of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Recycling raw materials in a circular economy sense is intended to achieve the best possible resource efficiency.
In the 2020 DTM season, the grid will feature two BMW works drivers from South Africa: Sheldon van der Linde and Jonathan Aberdein. This is van der Linde’s second season at the wheel of the BMW M4 DTM. Aberdein, meanwhile, is contesting his first year as a works driver for the Munich-based manufacturer. The BMW brand can look back on a long history in South Africa, while both drivers have been fans of BMW since they were young boys.
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and BMW Group South Africa are supporting the South African government in its efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic by providing 750 new hospital beds +++ BMW Group South Africa is providing the project with financial assistance of around 2.7 million euros +++ BMW Group South Africa will continue with social projects during the coronavirus crisis as investment in community and its employees
R113m investment into Plant Rosslyn’s community will accommodate 1600 pupils and will allow for life-long learning with BMW. +++ BMW continues its commitment to education and the upliftment of people in South Africa.
BMW Group board members welcomed Chancellor Merkel and President Ramaphosa at plant Rosslyn. +++ BMW SA’s education programmes show commitment to South Africa’s people. +++ The President and the Chancellor took time to meet BMW trainees and graduates.
Thanks to a great recovery performance, the Walkenhorst Motorsport team celebrated its first podium finish of the season at the Intercontinental GT Challenge finale. Having started the race from 16th position, Mikkel Jensen (DEN), Christian Krognes (NOR) and Nick Catsburg (NED), in the #34 BMW M6 GT3, concluded the 9 Hours of Kyalami (RSA) in second place.
The fifth race on the fifth continent draws the Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) season to a close this weekend. At the legendary track in Kyalami, BMW Team Schnitzer is set to compete with a BMW M6 GT3 and will send a local hero, Sheldon van der Linde, to do battle.In addition to the team from Freilassing, Walkenhorst Motorsport will also be competing in South Africa.
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CO2 emission information.
Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and power consumption and range were measured using the methods required according to Regulation VO (EC) 2007/715 as amended. They refer to vehicles on the German automotive market. For ranges, the NEDC figures take into account differences in the selected wheel and tyre size, while the WLTP figures take into account the effects of any optional equipment.
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