Over 50,000 BMW and MINI drivers in the UK can now enjoy their favourite BBC podcasts, radio and music more conveniently than ever, as BMW and MINI become the first car brands to integrate the BBC Sounds app directly into their vehicle’s built-in app store.
+++ 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. +++
• David Beattie appointed new Director for MINI UK and Ireland. • Succeeds Federico Izzo who moves to Head of MINI Europe. • Rob East to follow David Beattie as Used Car Sales Director
• The iconic BMW M3 GTR from Need for Speed™: Most Wanted is now a reality. • Triple success for BMW Group at the Auto Express Used Car Awards 2024. • BMW does the double at the 2024 Fleet News FN50 Awards. • Carwow name BMW X5 the ‘Adventurer’s Choice’ at their Car of the Year Awards. • BMW 3 Series voted Premium Used Car of the Year at the Motor Trader Industry Awards. • Autovista Residual Value Awards recognise both BMW i5 and MINI Aceman for ...
+++ 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 +++
+++ Kith Founder, CEO and Creative Director, Ronnie Fieg creates limited edition of the first electrified high-performance model from BMW M GmbH and a unique one-off of the historic BMW M1 +++ World premiere of 2025 BMW XM Kith Concept at Art Basel Miami Beach +++
+++ Mechanical process without conventional chemical or thermal processing +++ Method developed by BMW Group in-house +++ Battery cell competence bundled in Bavaria +++
• BMW and British Vogue search for the next generation of design stars in fashion and jewellery. • Aspiring designers challenged to create a piece inspired by the pioneering BMW Vision Neue Klasse vehicles. • Destiny Pinto, Joaquin Flores and Selina Kwong chosen as winners, each presenting innovative designs centred around circularity. • Winners received expert mentorship from the BMW Design team in Munich and awarded £5,000 to finalise their designs.
• MINI Cooper Convertible production returns to MINI Plant Oxford. • Built alongside MINI Cooper 3-Door and 5-Door, making MINI Plant Oxford the home of MINI Cooper. • Icon of the MINI family since its launch in 2004, with 100,000 sold in the UK to date.
With the new MINI John Cooper Works models, motorsport enthusiasts now have for the first time the choice between two fully electric models and three petrol-powered models with powerful four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engines. Regardless of the drive train, all of MINI's high-performance models share the unparalleled driving dynamics, racing-inspired suspension technology, and the exclusive and aerodynamically optimized design.
+++ Looking ahead after extraordinary challenges in Q3. +++ Significant BEV growth, with a sales share of 19.1% in Q3. +++ BMW brand increases sales volume in Europe as of September: +7.6%, leading position expanded. +++ BMW sales and market share stable in the US. +++ Significant inventory reduction planned in Q4 – forecast auto free cash flow confirmed. +++ Zipse: “Securing short-term earnings and long-term success” +++
• Introducing BMW model updates from November 2024 • MINI model updates from tail end of 2024 • BMW 2 Series Coupe crowned ‘Best Sports Car’ at the Carbuyer New Car Awards • What Car? names the BMW 330e ‘Used Hybrid Car of the Year’ • Triple win at the Parkers New Car Awards • Marie Claire honours BMW Group at Sustainability Awards • BMW Group UK secures three wins at What Car? Electric Car Awards • BMW i5 Touring triumphs at Towcar of the Year 2025
• New exterior & interior styling, centrally mounted JCW exhaust system and additional wheel options. • 2.0l, four-cylinder engine produces 231hp, 380Nm of torque and 0-62mph in 6.4 seconds or less. • MINI John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper Works Convertible priced from £31,200 and £35,200 RRP respectively. • Available to order from retailers now, with customer deliveries taking place in early 2025.
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé enters its second generation with a new extrovert design, enhanced suspension technology and a renewed drive portfolio • Latest generation petrol engines, including 48-volt mild hybrid technology on the BMW 220 M Sport Gran Coupé, ensure efficiency and dynamic response • BMW M235 xDrive Gran Coupé delivers exhilarating performance, with 300 hp and 400 Nm, completing the 0-62 mph sprint in 4.9 seconds • New interior features BMW ...
+++ The BMW Group continues to consistently implement its successful product strategy +++ World premiere of the first all-electric performance models MINI John Cooper Works Electric and MINI John Cooper Works Aceman +++ First joint motor show appearance of BMW Vision Neue Klasse and BMW Vision Neue Klasse X +++
• First fully-electric John Cooper Works models unveiled at Paris Motor Show 2024. • 54.2 kWh battery capacity offers 258hp and 340Nm of torque. • The MINI John Cooper Works Electric and MINI John Cooper Works Aceman priced from £38,420 and £40,220 RRP respectively. • Available to order from retailers later this month, with first deliveries in April 2025.
+++ Roadster design study put smiles on faces of car fans at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024 +++ Hugely positive response inspires BMW to produce 50 examples of the elegant two-seater +++ Latest strictly limited-run special-edition model of the last few years +++
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The values for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and energy consumption shown were determined in a standardised test cycle according to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the version currently applicable. The figures refer to a vehicle with basic configuration in Germany and the range shown considers transmission (automatic or manual) and the different wheels and tyres available on the selected model and may vary during the configuration.
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