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.
+++ 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 +++
+++ German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits the BMW IT Hub in South Africa +++ The visit marks the strong partnership between South Africa and Germany, and potential for future collaborations +++ The BMW IT Hub is at the forefront of technological innovation +++
+++ BMW celebrates artistic journey of Esther Mahlangu +++ Retrospective highlights Esther Mahlangu’s over 50-year long career and her rise as a contemporary artist, earning her global acclaim +++ ‘Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective’ from 20 November 2024 – 17 April 2025 at the Wits Art Museum +++
The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé offers the experience of sportiness and elegance to the premium compact segment. The second generation of the four-door model now lends even greater emphasis to these hallmark BMW qualities. A clear increase in presence and dynamic performance in the design gives the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé a particularly extroverted appearance.
MINI presents two all-electric John Cooper Works models for the first time. MINI John Cooper Works takes the performance of both models to the top of the premium small car segment with an energy boost and aerodynamically optimised design. Combined with race-inspired suspension technology and extended standard equipment, the new all-electric John Cooper Works models are in top form.
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.
+++ Zeitz MOCAA announces naming rights partnership with BMW Group South Africa and launches the renaming of its Centre for Art Education to BMW Centre for Art Education +++ The three-year partnership spans 2024, 2025 and 2026 and supports Zeitz MOCAA’s curatorial and education programming +++
+++ 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 +++
Mark your calendars for October's BMW M FEST 2024! For the first time, the world's biggest M FEST is kicking off with a special Friday preview programme.
The new BMW R 1300 GS Adventure: When it comes to motorcycle adventure and long-distance touring, this is the rock in the surf. An almost completely newly designed model with enhanced adventure expertise across the board.
The BMW M5 is powering into a new era. With 40 years of history under its belt, the legendary high-performance sedan is entering its seventh model generation. And the executive model from BMW M GmbH now has an electrified drive system for the first time. A model-specific version of the M HYBRID system gives the new BMW M5 (energy consumption, weighted, combined: 1,7 – 1,6 l/100 km and 25,5 – 25,0 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO2 emissions, weighted, ...
+++ BMW Group South Africa honours Youth Month at Lethabong School of Specialisation +++ Additional education initiatives in ongoing partnership with UNICEF an-nounced +++ Empowerment of the youth through tertiary and career guidance at university expo +++
A textbook purveyor of driving pleasure for the purist, the new BMW M2 raises the bar for compact high-performance sports cars in the premium segment. Indeed, it elevates the performance experience in this vehicle class to a whole new level. The new BMW M2 lines up with even more power, greater visual impact than ever and innovative equipment features. Front and centre of this fresh round of updates to the car is the 15 kW added to its output: the ...
The MINI Cooper 5 Door, characterised by the brand's typical driving fun, extended space, and distinctive functionality, now joins the MINI family. These characteristics make the five-seater an exceptional phenomenon in its segment, together with its unique design – a combination of tradition and modern, purist styling – and innovative assistance systems.
The pioneer of driving pleasure in the premium compact segment is entering its fourth model generation. With a dynamic design presence, a completely revised drive portfolio and extensively improved chassis technology, the new BMW 1 Series has sharpened its profile as the sportiest vehicle in the competitive environment.
MINI John Cooper Works proudly announces a spectacular performance at the 2024 Nürburgring 24 Hours race, showcasing the brand's enduring spirit and engineering excellence.
For almost 50 years now, the BMW 3 Series has represented the core of the BMW brand. It epitomises sporty driving pleasure in the premium midsize class and has made significant contributions to design, driving dynamics and technological innovations in this segment time and again across its seven model generations. The character of the current-generation BMW 3 Series has likewise provided a case study in unwavering progress at work.
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