The MINI Aceman in South Africa.
Tue Mar 18 10:00:00 CET 2025Press Release
The MINI Aceman in South Africa.
Welcome to PressClub South Africa.
VRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!! World Tour: BMW Art Car Collection celebrates 50th anniversary.
Wed Mar 12 14:27:00 CET 2025Press Release
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+++ "Rolling sculptures" from Alexander Calder’s first to Julie Mehretu’s latest +++ Largest exhibition project in the history of the collection spans all five continents +++ Collaborations with cultural institutions and art platforms +++ African Film and Media Arts Collective for filmmakers and media artists +++
The MINI Lifestyle Collection 2025.
Wed Mar 12 12:09:00 CET 2025Press Release
With the new MINI John Cooper Works Lifestyle Collection and the MINI Wordmark Lifestyle Add-Ons, the brand is expanding its existing portfolio of clothing, bags and accessories.
BMW Group South Africa appoints new Plant Rosslyn Director.
Tue Mar 04 16:00:00 CET 2025Press Release
+++ BMW Group South Africa announces the appointment of Daniel Bester as the new Director of BMW Group Plant Rosslyn +++ Bester succeeds Dr Niklas Fichtmüller who will take up a leadership position at the Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) in Munich/Germany +++
Technology
Four Superbrains for the Neue Klasse: More intelligent, more efficient, more powerful.
Thu Mar 13 09:23:00 CET 2025Press Release
+++ 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 +++
Tue Jan 07 18:15:00 CET 2025Press Release
New BMW Panoramic iDrive revolutionises vehicle operation. Visionary technology package for the Neue Klasse celebrates world premiere at CES 2025.
Tue Dec 17 16:09:00 CET 2024Press Release
BMW Brings a “Little” Las Vegas Magic to CES 2025 for the Debut of the All-New UI/UX to the Neue Klasse.
Fri Dec 13 17:30:00 CET 2024Press Release
German Federal President recognises South Africa’s tech potential at the BMW IT Hub.
Corporate
VRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!! World Tour: BMW Art Car Collection celebrates 50th anniversary.
Wed Mar 12 14:27:00 CET 2025Press Release
+++ "Rolling sculptures" from Alexander Calder’s first to Julie Mehretu’s latest +++ Largest exhibition project in the history of the collection spans all five continents +++ Collaborations with cultural institutions and art platforms +++ African Film and Media Arts Collective for filmmakers and media artists +++
Tue Mar 04 16:00:00 CET 2025Press Release
BMW Group South Africa appoints new Plant Rosslyn Director.
Mon Feb 17 14:05:00 CET 2025Press Release
Driven by excellence: BMW Group South Africa’s 2024 Retailer of the Year Awards.
Wed Feb 12 11:00:00 CET 2025Press Release
The new BMW X3 drives BMW Group Plant Rosslyn’s success story.
People
BMW Group South Africa appoints new Plant Rosslyn Director.
Tue Mar 04 16:00:00 CET 2025Press Release
+++ BMW Group South Africa announces the appointment of Daniel Bester as the new Director of BMW Group Plant Rosslyn +++ Bester succeeds Dr Niklas Fichtmüller who will take up a leadership position at the Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) in Munich/Germany +++
Fri Dec 13 17:30:00 CET 2024Press Release
German Federal President recognises South Africa’s tech potential at the BMW IT Hub.
Wed Aug 21 09:00:00 CEST 2024Press Release
BMW Group Financial Services South Africa appoints new Chief Financial Officer.
Mon May 13 14:48:00 CEST 2024Press Release
Change in leadership at MINI brand
Heritage
Reliving 50 Years an Icon: BMW Group South Africa-endorsed book set for release.
Thu Oct 24 16:38:00 CEST 2024Press Release
+++ 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 +++
Wed Dec 20 14:54:00 CET 2023Press Release
ALPINA showcases special edition to honour BMW South Africa’s 50th year.
Thu Jun 29 09:00:00 CEST 2023Press Release
BMW Group announces R4,2 billion investment in electrification of South Africa’s Rosslyn plant as 50th anniversary celebrations roll on.
Mon May 22 10:35:59 CEST 2023Press Release
“Best of Show”: Duesenberg SJ wins the Trofeo BMW Group at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2023.
BMW M Motorsport
Van der Linde brothers triumph at Bathurst: Team WRT celebrates an impressive 1-2 result with the BMW M4 GT3.
Mon Feb 03 06:31:00 CET 2025Press Release
Team WRT achieved an impressive 1-2 result with the BMW M4 GT3 at the Bathurst 12 Hour (AUS), the season opener of the Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC). Brothers Sheldon and Kelvin van der Linde (both RSA) triumphed alongside Augusto Farfus (BRA) in car #32. Following them, Valentino Rossi (ITA), Raffaele Marciello (SUI), and Charles Weerts (BEL) in the #46 BMW M4 GT3 secured second place.
Thu Dec 19 14:19:36 CET 2024Press Release
Brothers reunited: Kelvin van der Linde becomes a BMW M works driver and will compete in the BMW M4 GT3 EVO in 2025.
Wed Dec 18 15:29:29 CET 2024Press Release
BMW M Motorsport season review 2024: 215 wins, over 1,000 races, and over 1,000,000 kilometres.
Sat Oct 19 19:51:38 CEST 2024Press Release
First appearances of the BMW M2 Racing at the NLS race at the Nürburgring and in the DTM paddock at Hockenheim.
BMW M Automobiles
The BMW M4 CS Edition VR46: Exclusive edition marks BMW M works driver Valentino Rossi’s birthday
Tue Feb 25 12:20:44 CET 2025Press Release
+++ Two characteristic design variants: Sport and Style +++ Each limited to 46 cars +++ Visit to the VR46 Motor Ranch and Misano racetrack forms exclusive highlight +++
Thu Jan 30 00:01:00 CET 2025Press Kit
The first-ever BMW M3 CS Touring: Racing DNA meets maximised everyday usability.
Fri Dec 06 17:00:00 CET 2024Press Release
BMW and Kith continue their cooperation and present the BMW XM in an exclusive edition.
Fri Oct 25 16:19:00 CEST 2024Press Release
BMW M5 and BMW M3 Touring enjoy South African debut at 2024 BMW M FEST.
MINI
All-electric with a sporty look: The new MINI Cooper SE in JCW Trim.
Wed Dec 06 00:01:00 CET 2023Press Release
The all-electric MINI Cooper SE stands for emission-free mobility and urban driving pleasure. The new 3-door model is also available in the John Cooper Works Trim, which emphasises the brand's racing history.
Wed May 03 09:00:00 CEST 2023Press Release
All-electric driving fun for the future: the new MINI Cooper Electric.
Mon Apr 17 00:01:00 CEST 2023Press Release
The original celebrates its anniversary: The one millionth MINI 3-door of the current generation.
Mon Apr 10 00:01:00 CEST 2023Press Kit
MINI at Auto Shanghai 2023.
BMW i
The new BMW iX.
Wed Jan 29 00:01:00 CET 2025Press Release
As a vanguard in the field of electric mobility, the BMW iX has established a unique combination of progressive luxury and locally emission-free driving pleasure.The new edition of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) features an increase in driving performance combined with significantly extended range. Specific exterior and interior design modifications emphasise the sporty character of the new BMW iX.
Tue Dec 03 13:18:54 CET 2024Press Release
Local BMW 5 Series lineup boosted with petrol power.
Mon Sep 09 11:00:00 CEST 2024Press Release
“The soul of BMW – 100 per cent electric”: BMW launches international multi-channel campaign for locally emission-free premium mobility.
Thu Jun 06 18:04:08 CEST 2024Press Kit
The new BMW 7 Series Protection.
The BMW M4 CS Edition VR46: Exclusive edition marks BMW M works driver Valentino Rossi’s birthday
Tue Feb 25 12:20:44 CET 2025Press Release
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+++ Two characteristic design variants: Sport and Style +++ Each limited to 46 cars +++ Visit to the VR46 Motor Ranch and Misano racetrack forms exclusive highlight +++
Driven by excellence: BMW Group South Africa’s 2024 Retailer of the Year Awards.
Mon Feb 17 14:05:00 CET 2025Press Release
+++ BMW Group South Africa recognised the achievements of its retailer network at its annual Retailer of the Year Awards +++ The top winners of the 2024 Retailer of the Year were BMW Midrand (large), BMW Nelson Mandela Bay (small-medium), MINI Midrand, and BMW Motorrad Stellenbosch +++
The new BMW X3 drives BMW Group Plant Rosslyn’s success story.
Wed Feb 12 11:00:00 CET 2025Press Release
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+++ Media experience the new BMW X3 at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn +++ BMW Group Plant Rosslyn reintroduces a third production shift +++ BMW Group Plant Rosslyn expands its production line with new ICE models for global export +++
Van der Linde brothers triumph at Bathurst: Team WRT celebrates an impressive 1-2 result with the BMW M4 GT3.
Mon Feb 03 06:31:00 CET 2025Press Release
Team WRT achieved an impressive 1-2 result with the BMW M4 GT3 at the Bathurst 12 Hour (AUS), the season opener of the Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC). Brothers Sheldon and Kelvin van der Linde (both RSA) triumphed alongside Augusto Farfus (BRA) in car #32. Following them, Valentino Rossi (ITA), Raffaele Marciello (SUI), and Charles Weerts (BEL) in the #46 BMW M4 GT3 secured second place.
The first-ever BMW M3 CS Touring: Racing DNA meets maximised everyday usability.
Thu Jan 30 00:01:00 CET 2025Press Kit
With the first-ever BMW M3 CS Touring, BMW M GmbH is adding another special-edition model to its line-up in the high-performance sports car segment.
The new BMW iX.
Wed Jan 29 00:01:00 CET 2025Press Release
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As a vanguard in the field of electric mobility, the BMW iX has established a unique combination of progressive luxury and locally emission-free driving pleasure.The new edition of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) features an increase in driving performance combined with significantly extended range. Specific exterior and interior design modifications emphasise the sporty character of the new BMW iX.
BMW Motorrad presents the new R 18 models.
Tue Jan 21 17:00:00 CET 2025Press Release
BMW R 18 with new technical features as well as new paint finishes, optional accessories and equipment.
BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team 2025: Familiar names and a South African addition.
Thu Jan 16 13:56:58 CET 2025Press Release
Familiar names and a strong new addition as the rider lineup for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team for the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) is set. South African Steven Odendaal will join the regular riders Markus Reiterberger (GER) and Sylvain Guintoli (FRA). Estonian Hannes Soomer will also be ready again as the fourth rider for the 2025 season.
New BMW Panoramic iDrive revolutionises vehicle operation. Visionary technology package for the Neue Klasse celebrates world premiere at CES 2025.
Tue Jan 07 18:15:00 CET 2025Press Release
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+++ The new display and operating concept will be introduced across all new BMW models from the end of 2025 +++ Consistent driver focus, information distribution and ergonomics +++ New BMW Operating System X provides intelligent software basis, ensuring extensive scope for personalisation and wide spread of digital functionality +++
Brothers reunited: Kelvin van der Linde becomes a BMW M works driver and will compete in the BMW M4 GT3 EVO in 2025.
Thu Dec 19 14:19:36 CET 2024Press Release
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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.
BMW M Motorsport season review 2024: 215 wins, over 1,000 races, and over 1,000,000 kilometres.
Wed Dec 18 15:29:29 CET 2024Press Release
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.
BMW Brings a “Little” Las Vegas Magic to CES 2025 for the Debut of the All-New UI/UX to the Neue Klasse.
Tue Dec 17 16:09:00 CET 2024Press Release
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+++ 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 recognises South Africa’s tech potential at the BMW IT Hub.
Fri Dec 13 17:30:00 CET 2024Press Release
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+++ 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 Motorrad presents the BMW Motorrad Clothing Collection 2025.
Thu Dec 12 17:00:00 CET 2024Press Kit
Riders gear and casual wear for safe, comfortable and stylish motorcycling.
