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.
Nantucket, MA – September 26, 2024… BMW of North America is back on the island of Nantucket this weekend in support of the twelfth annual Nantucket Project as prolific thought leaders from across the globe come together to reimagine solutions for a range of complex challenges facing humanity today. As Official Automotive Partner of The Nantucket Project, the company will once again provide a full lineup of vehicles for guests to enjoy including the 100% ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ. — September 17, 2024 – BMW i Ventures today announced its participation in a $12 million Series B funding round for RunSafe Security, a leading cybersecurity firm specializing in software immunization. The investment round was led by Critical Ventures and SineWave Venture Partners and also includes Working Lab Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures, HyperLink Ventures, Iron Gate Ventures, Alsop Louie Partners, and NextGen Venture Partners.
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 – February 29, 2024… The BMW Group presents a fusion of art and innovation at the Frieze Los Angeles art fair in the form of the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA. The one-of-a-kind vehicle combines color-change technology developed by BMW with the artistic language of South African artist Esther Mahlangu. With sections of attached film that can be electronically animated, the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA embodies the latest development in color-change ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – November 28, 2023… BMW continues its longstanding partnership with Art Basel, returning as an official partner for the 21-year anniversary of Art Basel Miami Beach from December 8 to 10, 2023. On the occasion, BMW is collaborating with artist Alex Israel to present “REMEMBR”, an AI-powered participatory video installation that guides visitors on a journey through time and memory in a captivating fusion of art and technology. The new ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 10, 2023…The BMW X2 introduced the concept of a Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) for the premium compact segment. And now the more distinctive, sportier, and tech-forward second generation makes its debut. Significantly larger dimensions, a pronounced coupe silhouette, and dynamic lines broadcast the leap in development taken by the all-new BMW X2. The progressive character of the new X2 is also evident in the array of systems ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 26, 2023… The BMW Group is partnering with the gaming platform AirConsole to bring a unique kind of in-car gaming to the road for the first time in the new BMW 5 Series. It allows the driver and passengers to play so-called casual games while the vehicle is stationary as a way of passing time while waiting for the vehicle to charge, for example. In addition to the new BMW 5 Series, the AirConsole app will be successively offered in ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 24 2023…More dynamic than ever, featuring a wealth of digital innovations and, for the first time ever, available fully electric - this is the new BMW 5 Series. In the form of the all-electric BMW i5, the latest edition of the celebrated BMW 5 Series takes the lead on the road to sustainable premium mobility. The eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series continues to stand for advanced technology combined with sporty, elegant design, ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 22, 2023…BMW will continue to broaden its electrified product portfolio with the introduction of several new models in the summer of 2023. The successful i4 lineup will expand to include the 396-horsepower, all-wheel drive i4 xDrive40. The groundbreaking seventh generation 7 Series will offer two new electrified variants – the 483-horsepower 750e xDrive plug-in hybrid and the single-motor, rear-wheel drive i7 eDrive50 – while the ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 4, 2023… BMW is the Official Automotive Partner of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, returning to the international gathering of creators and artistic visionaries in the South of France for the second time in a major way with a new BMW Films production starring the BMW i7 M70 xDrive alongside a star-studded cast. The most powerful and luxurious fully electric model in BMW’s portfolio will also make its debut on the street as part of a ...
Mountain View, Calif. – April 25, 2023… BMW i Ventures announced today an investment in Cyclic Materials, a circular supply chain company focused on recycling rare earth elements (REE). The $27 million Series A funding was led by BMW i Ventures (BiV) and Energy Impact Partners (EIP), and included participation from Fifth Wall, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC), and existing investor Planetary Technologies. The financing will be used to establish a hub ...
Mountain View, Calif. – March 21, 2023… BMW i Ventures announced today a co-lead investment in the $16.1M Series A round for startup DeepDrive. DeepDrive has developed a cost and resource efficient dual-rotor motor, extending the range of electric vehicles. Other investors include UVC Partners, Bayern Kapital with Wachstumsfonds Bayern, and Continental’s Corporate Venture Capital Unit. The company is also backed by renowned automotive manager Dr. Peter ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 15, 2023…In just a few months’ time, the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series will make its debut. The new model will be more dynamic and more comfortable than ever, with a fresh interpretation of its signature, elegantly sporting design. The new 5 will feature BMW Operating System 8.5 with the BMW Curved Display, innovative digital services, and, for the first time, a purely electric drivetrain in the form of the BMW i5. The ...
Mountain View, Calif. – January 25, 2023: BMW i Ventures announced today a lead investment in AMPECO, an electric vehicle charging management platform that enables large-scale public, business, fleet, and residential providers to manage EV chargers at scale. The funding will be used to drive further expansion into North America and Europe, while also growing AMPECO’s engineering and product innovation teams.
Mountain View, Calif. – January 18, 2023… BMW i Ventures announced today an investment in MacroFab, a Houston-based cloud manufacturing platform for building electronics from prototype to high-scale production. As reshoring momentum accelerates, MacroFab is positioned at the forefront of enabling companies to overhaul their global supply chains and modernize electronics manufacturing.
München. Designworks, the innovation studio of the BMW Group, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The consulting agency for design and innovation was instrumental in the design development of the BMW X model range, played a driving role in the design concept for the BMW i electric brand and is behind many of the BMW Group's visionary vehicles, such as the GINA Light Visionary Model.
Mountain View, Calif. – October 27, 2022… BMW i Ventures announced today their lead investment in Fox Robotics, the world’s first intelligent forklift that can autonomously unload pallets from the trailer to the receiving dock. The oversubscribed funding round totals $20M. Additional new investors include Zebra Technologies, Japan Airlines & Translink Innovation Fund and Foothill Ventures. Existing investors Menlo Ventures, ENIAC Ventures, and SignalFire ...
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 30, 2022… BMW announced today a second collaboration with New York lifestyle brand Kith, featuring a fully-electric, limited-edition BMW i4 Gran Coupe customized by Kith founder and noted BMW enthusiast, Ronnie Fieg. Unveiled during Paris Fashion Week at the Kith store in Paris, the BMW i4 M50 by Kith will be strictly limited to seven examples worldwide, each presented in a custom Kith Vitality Green paintwork over BMW ...
Mountain View, Calif. – September 20, 2022… BMW i Ventures announced today a lead investment in a $10M Series A round for Alitheon, an Optical AI technology company. The company’s FeaturePrint® technology quickly and easily digitizes physical objects for irrefutable identification, authentication, and tracing, and eliminates misidentification and misuse of items. BMW i Ventures previously invested in the company’s seed round and is co-leading this round of ...
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