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. +++
+++ 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 +++
+++ Mechanical process without conventional chemical or thermal processing +++ Method developed by BMW Group in-house +++ Battery cell competence bundled in Bavaria +++
+++ 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 +++
+++ BMW Remote Software Upgrades for the world’s largest fleet of vehicles with over-the-air update capability +++
+++ BMW M Mixed Reality Experience expanded to include multiplayer approach +++ New BMW M Mixed Reality World +++ Individualised worlds for partners and events for the first time +++ Single-player offer available in the USA +++
+++ 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 +++
• In Jubilee Field Car Park, Sway, New Forest National Park, a new twin electric vehicle (EV) charging point will help locals and tourists make zero emission journeys • BMW UK is also funding the appointment of two apprentice rangers and supporting around 80 young people to connect with nature and feel inspired to help protect it through its Youth Action Programme • BMW UK’s work with New Forest National Park is part of its Recharge in Nature partnership ...
+++ UNO® Car Party! will begin rolling out to over 500,000 BMW and MINI vehicles through AirConsole starting August 21st +++
+++ Electric mobility in the spotlight +++ Electric Vehicle Analysis helps customers make an informed decision when choosing a drive type +++ Seamless navigation experience when switching between vehicle and app +++ Charging Wallet with charging tariffs +++ More than 13 million app users globally +++
+++ Worldwide five new assembly sites for 6th generation high-voltage batteries +++ Current status from Irlbach-Straßkirchen (Germany), Debrecen (Hungary), Shenyang (China), San Luis Potosí (Mexico) and Woodruff (USA) +++
• MINI Plant Oxford supports sculpture trail in aid of local Sobell House Hospice Charity • Life size Oxen sculptures designed given protective coating in MINI Plant Oxford Paint Shop • Sculptures to be placed around the historic Oxfordshire county • Each sculpture to be auctioned off, raising money for Sobell House Hospice
• Autonomous robotic dog SpOTTO gathers data for plant’s fully connected digital twin and supports maintenance • Precise data collection and real-time monitoring • Virtualization, automation and artificial intelligence are important pillars of the BMW iFACTORY
+++ Leading premium manufacturer and young, tech-focused company agree a long-term, strategic collaboration in the area of fully electric drive technology +++ Their shared goal is to create innovative solutions for the high-voltage batteries in future selected vehicle projects +++
+++ Bidirectional charging comes as a standard with Neue Klasse models +++ Next technology boost focuses on intelligent charging +++ New functions for the charging ecosystem BMW Connected Home Charging +++
+++ Neue Klasse sedan to be built in Munich from 2026 +++ Era of automobiles with combustion engines from Munich draws to a close after 75 years at the end of 2027 +++ € 650 million invested in securing location in the long term +++
+++ Insights into development projects for digitalised mobility of the future: integration of augmented reality glasses into the driving experience, teleoperated parking and generative AI for in-car voice assistants +++ New apps for the ConnectedDrive Store: even more video streaming and games now available in current vehicle models +++
+++ Highly automated driving as a new option for customers in Germany +++ For the first time, the vehicle takes over the task of driving in full – including in the dark +++ New hands-free function means drivers can switch to other in-vehicle activities while travelling at up to 60 km/h (37 mph) +++
+++ New service promise offers more convenience for customers +++ “digital-first” approach to customer contact +++
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