To the extent that historical press releases reference BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC as the manufacturer of certain X model vehicles, the referenced vehicles are manufactured in South Carolina with a combination of U.S. origin and imported parts and components.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 28, 2024…. BMW of North America announced today a change to its executive management team with the appointment of Andreas Kindler as the company’s next Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 1, 2024. Kindler replaces Raymond Wittmann who returns to BMW Group headquarters in Munich to lead the corporate strategy division.
At the scene of the first victory in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship a year ago, the BMW M Team RLL #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 was once again in the spotlight – this time, however, for a different reason. After a practice accident on Saturday, the team managed a great feat by completely rebuilding the car overnight and sending it into the 6-hour race at “Watkins Glen International” (USA).
Spartanburg, S.C. – Celebrating its 30th anniversary of assembling BMWs for the world, BMW Manufacturing today opened its state-of-the-art press shop as it prepares to assemble the new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle at the Spartanburg, South Carolina, plant. The press shop will stamp sheet metal parts for the new BMW X3, which made its North American debut during the ceremony. These components include hang-on parts such as the vehicle’s four doors, ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 21, 2024…The very first BMW X5 was driven off the line of BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina on September 1, 1999. Since then, nearly 3 million X5s have been assembled in Spartanburg for markets all over the world. The BMW X5 created the Sports Activity Vehicle category, and today BMW is marking 25 years of the BMW X5 with a special, limited-edition model with an emphasis on ‘Activity’. Based on the 2025 X5 xDrive40i, ...
Mountain View, Calif. – May 21, 2024 - BMW i Ventures announced today an investment in Simr, a cloud simulation company that gives engineers a single platform for using any compute resources with any leading simulation tool. The company’s newly launched Simulation Operations Automation (SimOps) platform has the potential to revolutionize how engineers design, verify, and test products by automating sophisticated simulations in the cloud. Simr secured $20M ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 28, 2024…. BMW of North America announced today a change to its executive management team with the appointment of Andreas Kindler as the company’s next Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 1, 2024. Kindler replaces Raymond Wittmann who returns to BMW Group headquarters in Munich to lead the corporate strategy division.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 18, 2023…. BMW of North America announced today the appointment of Neal Guthrie as the company’s next Vice President, Customer Support and Aftersales. Guthrie will assume responsibility for customer service operations, technical services, parts logistics, warranties, vehicle distribution centers and the BMW Group University program when he succeeds Claus Eberhart on November 1, 2023. Eberhart will retire at the end of the year ...
The major anniversary exhibition at the BMW Museum to mark 100 years of BMW Motorrad opens its doors on May 12th 2023. Visitors will then be able to embark on an intense, exciting journey through 100 years of BMW Motorrad history over the exhibition’s approximately year-long run.
At the scene of the first victory in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship a year ago, the BMW M Team RLL #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 was once again in the spotlight – this time, however, for a different reason. After a practice accident on Saturday, the team managed a great feat by completely rebuilding the car overnight and sending it into the 6-hour race at “Watkins Glen International” (USA).
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 25, 2024…TheBMW M5 is powering into a new era. With 40 years of history having passed under its wheels, the legendary high-performance sedan has reached its seventh generation. And the executive model from BMW M now has an electrified drive system for the first time. A model-specific version of the M Hybrid system gives the new BMW M5 a maximum system output of 717 hp and peak system torque of 738 lb-ft. The combination of a ...
Their motto was: Anyone who doesn't believe in miracles is not a realist. Paddy Hopkirk made the British small car a motorsport legend with his overall victory in the Monte Carlo Rally 60 years ago - Timo Mäkinen and Rauno Aaltonen repeated the triumph in 1965 and 1967. Successes that shook up the sports establishment and changed and shaped the MINI brand until today.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 24, 2024…Already innovators in the premium midsize class in terms of aesthetic appeal, driving pleasure, electrification, and digitalization, the new BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe are building further on their unique status in the marketplace with updates in all these areas.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 18, 2024 – MINI USA today announced its official charity and education partners for MINI TAKES THE STATES (MTTS) 2024. Picking up on the excitement it left on the road in 2022, the famous rally for MINI owners will take place from July 13–21, kicking off in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and making its way to a grand finale in Seattle, Washington.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 20, 2024…. When a total of 22 national teams - including six women's and 16 men's teams - with a total of 60 riders compete for the coveted trophy at the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 Namibia from September 15-20, 2024, they will rely on the new BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition Bike as they cross Namibia.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 18, 2024…Boasting greater sporting appeal, visual impact, and versatility than ever, the all-new 2025 BMW X3 retains its place as the dynamic choice for everyday use, weekend adventures, and cross-country journeys. A new design language gives the fourth generation of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) for the premium midsize segment much enhanced exterior presence and an aura of dynamic grace. High-quality materials, a more ...
BMW M Motorsport experienced the full range of emotions that this legendary event has to offer during its comeback in the top class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA) after 25 years. After a turbulent race under challenging weather conditions, Augusto Farfus (BRA), Sean Gelael (INA), and Darren Leung (GBR) in the Team WRT #31 BMW M4 GT3 celebrated second place on the LMGT3 podium.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 12, 2024…Already the archetype of driving pleasure for the purist, the new BMW M2 raises the bar for compact high-performance sports cars in the premium segment. The 2025 BMW M2 adds more power, greater visual impact, and innovative equipment and digital features. Front and center of this fresh round of updates is the 20 hp added to its output: the high-revving inline 6-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology now ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 12, 2024…The BMW 2 Series Coupe is unique in the compact segment, combining unreserved sportiness, extraordinary driving dynamics, and premium features in a classic 2-door coupe body style. For 2025, new paint finishes, alloy wheels, steering wheels, and interior trim and upholstery choices add modern touches to the exterior and interior of the vehicle. The new BMW iDrive with QuickSelect and innovative digital services based on ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 12, 2024 – A few months after the launch of the new MINI Cooper 2 Door, the MINI Cooper 4-door is now joining the new MINI family. The MINI Cooper 4-door is characterized by the brand's signature driving fun, with more space, and functionality. These attributes make the five-seater truly unique in its segment, added with its unique design - a combination of tradition and modern, purist styling - and innovative assistance systems.
Durham, NC (June 11, 2024) – IONNA, the charging network founded by a coalition of the world’s top automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia and Stellantis, announced today the selection of Durham, North Carolina as its global headquarters. This milestone moment for IONNA comes after receiving regulatory approval, and the commencement of operations in February.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 5, 2024… Manfred Grunert, Vice President, Government Affairs and Communications, Americas, is pleased to announce the following changes within the BMW of North America Corporate Communications team, effective June 1, 2024.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 5, 2024 – On World Environment Day, a global call for awareness and action to protect our environment, a consumer survey conducted by MINI USA reveals that American consumers are holding strong in their commitment to electric vehicles (EVs) in the near future. While consumer demand for EVs in the US has slowed from its previously exponential growth in early 2024, the survey indicates that consumer interest and lifestyle ...
The fifth season race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship on the tight streets of Detroit (USA) was disappointing for the two BMW M Hybrid V8s of BMW M Team RLL. Philipp Eng (AUT) and Jesse Krohn (FIN) finished in seventh place in the #24 car. The #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 with Connor De Phillippi (USA) and Nick Yelloly (GBR) at the wheel retired after an accident.
BMW M Motorsport engineers have been working intensively to make their flagship in GT racing, the BMW M4 GT3, even better. The result of this work is the EVO version of the car, which was presented on Wednesday evening before the 24 Hours at the Nürburgring (GER) in the M Showroom at the ring°boulevard. The BMW M4 GT3 EVO will be in race action from the 2025 season.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 28, 2024…For almost 50 years now, the BMW 3 Series has resided at the core of the BMW brand. It epitomizes 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 seven model generations. The extensive revisions already introduced for model year 2022 in the areas of design, powertrain, digitalization, ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 28, 2024…It stands as the custodian of a legendary badge and a prime example of the exhilarating performance and everyday usability long established as hallmarks of vehicles from BMW M. And for model year 2025, the BMW M3 has sharpened its already impressive skills in a host of areas. A power hike of 20 hp for the all-wheel-drive model, new equipment and design details, and further advances in digitalization serve to keep the M3 at ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 28, 2024…An expanded range of optional equipment, new digital services, and technological enhancements will provide more driving pleasure in the BMW model range in the summer of 2024. Parking Assistant Professional will be available for the 2025 BMW X1 and X2 for the first time. For vehicles equipped with BMW Operating System 8.5 and BMW Operating System 9, the range of titles for in-car gaming and the selection of My Modes will be ...
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