+++ BMW Group South Africa hosts launch of a new book BMW – The Unique South African Story, published by The Vantage Corporation +++ The book details the unique history of BMW in South Africa +++
BMW South Africa revisits partnership with ALPINA first established close to 40 years ago +++ 5 units of exclusive ALPINA B3 produced for South African customers only +++ BMW ALPINA B3 50 Years of BMW South Africa edition wraps bow around year-long 50th anniversary celebrations in country.
The next generation of the BMW X3 will be produced as a plug-in hybrid from 2024 +++ BMW Group Plant Rosslyn is first plant outside Germany since 1973 and dependable member of global production network +++ Donation to UNICEF for STEAM education worth R 30 million +++ South Africa is a blueprint for sustainability in all its social, environmental, and economic aspects
+++ Festive finale of the world's most traditional beauty contest for historic automobiles at Lake Como +++ International jury of experts selects the Duesenberg SJ as the overall winner +++ Three-day festival of elegance and timeless beauty on four wheels celebrates enthusiasm for automobility, the joy of driving and technical excellence with a large audience.
The major anniversary exhibition at the BMW Museum to mark 100 years of BMW Motorrad opened its doors on May 12 2023. Visitors will be able to embark on an intense, exciting journey through 100 years of BMW Motorrad history over the exhibition’s approximately year-long run.
On Friday, 5 May, motoring enthusiasts welcomed the start of the 2023 Knysna Simola Hillclimb – a three-day motorsport lifestyle showcase. Local and international fans and broadcast viewers gathered in anticipation to watch drivers take on the famed Hill.
BMW Group South Africa is Tier One partner to Knysna Simola Hillclimb in support of its 50th anniversary celebrations +++ Four iconic South Africa-only models to compete in Classic Car Friday, 5 May +++ Four current and soon-to-be-launched models to compete in King of the Hill, 6 - 7 May +++ Celebration of BMW's unique automotive heritage, past and future.
On Thursday, July 21, 2022, British motorsport idol Patrick Barron Hopkirk MBE passed away peacefully in Buckinghamshire. The world of motorsport and the MINI community mourn an important figure from the industry.
Opening on the very day BMW M GmbH was founded +++ New, spectacular circuit guides you through eight different rooms past 26 special vehicles +++ BMW M technology and racing history up close – experience it until the end of the year
For four decades, the BMW Clubs have been official ambassadors for a distinctive brand image packed with emotion.
Glittering conclusion to the world’s most traditional heritage beauty contest for Historic Cars on the shores of Lake Como +++ International Jury of experts salutes the endurance racing car from 1956 as overall winner +++ Three-day festival of elegance and timeless beauty on four wheels captivates classic car fans with an exquisite field of participants and fascinating vehicle presentations.
From 1st to 3rd October 2021, BMW Group Classic and the Grand Hotel Villa d´Este present impressive technical and aesthetic automobile concepts from eight decades in eight classes.
Midrand, South Africa - In what the local motorsport industry considers to be a natural fit, BMW M South Africa announced its official partnership with the country’s premier car spinning competition, the Red Bull Shay’ iMoto.
Historic events and the special stories associated with them: 100 years of Boxer engines, the launch of the roadster tradition for BMW in 1930, the victory in the Mille Miglia 80 years ago and the model diversity of the MINI brand for the past 60 years.
The original in the premium segment of small cars has reached its 60th birthday – but it is even younger than ever. It was sixty years ago, to be precise on 26 August 1959, that British Motor Corporation (BMC) proudly revealed the result of their development activities in creating a new, revolutionary compact car.
Winner of the BMW Group Classic Social Media Contest showcased the mid-engined sports car artistically designed 40 years ago at an exclusive photo shoot.
Video: Status of the BMW 530 MLE restoration in South Africa.
European tour through a total of ten countries leads from Athens to the British home of the MINI – Meet for the international MINI Community celebrates the landmark 60th anniversary of the brand.
Video of the BMW 530 MLE engine started for the first time after 20 years.
The restoration of the SA-only built BMW 530 Motorsport Limited Edition (MLE) is now at an advanced stage. In April this year, the revival process of the legendary classic car began. The car was stripped down from its rusty condition, cleaned and received its first coat of paintwork. A number of new and old parts were neatly laid out waiting to be assembled into various parts of the car.
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