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At 6.8 billion euros, operating result in 2025 close to prior year level in spite of external negative effects Noticeably lower fixed costs through performance programs and implementation of wage agreement – further efficiency increases nevertheless necessary Realignment of the Brand Group Core Board of Management brings leaner processes and decision-making paths and simplifies steering from 2026 Electric Urban Car Family with new models such as the ID. Polo and ID. Cross from 2026 make e-mobility even more affordable for many customers The Volkswagen Group’s Brand Group Core (BGC) implemented its strategic goals as planned in 2025 – and reported an operating result of 6.8 billion euros – close to the prior year level despite...

The successor to the ID.3 is in the starting blocks with a new name and will celebrate its world premiere as the ID.3 Neo in mid-April. Thanks to the latest software generation, the electric compact model comes with a host of new functions. These include, for example, the enhanced Travel Assist with traffic light detection and One Pedal Driving, where the vehicle recuperates until it comes to a standstill. The ID.4, ID.5 and ID.7 are already available to order as the first models equipped with this software, the above-mentioned functions and the new Innovision infotainment system. In addition, all new ID. models now have the option of supplying power to external devices – from electric grills to e-bikes – with an output of up to 3.6 kW...

Attached please find the BMW Group Report 2025. The BMW Group Annual Conference will be held on 12 March 2026 at 08:00 am (CET). The event will be broadcast on our website https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/investor-relations/company-reports.html. The online version of the BMW Group Report 2025 can be explored here: https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/report/2025/index.html BMW Group PressClub Global

Munich/Hong Kong. As long-term partner of Art Basel for more than two decades, BMW presents Robert Rauschenberg's BMW 635CSi Art Car of 1986, celebrating the centennial of the artist’s birth. On the occasion, and as part of the BMW Art Car World Tour, Rauschenberg's iconic car will be presented for the first time ever in Asia. Courtney J. Martin, Executive Director of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, commented, “We are thrilled that Rauschenberg's Art Car (1986) will make its debut in Asia at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026, concurrent with the exhibition Robert Rauschenberg and Asia at M+. As we celebrate what would have been Rauschenberg’s 100th birthday, the Art Car provides yet another reminder of his unconventional artistic practice...

Audi will host its Annual Media Conference on March 17, 2026. The event will be streamed live around the world at audi-mediacenter.com from 11 a.m. (CET). What results did AUDI AG achieve in the 2025 fiscal year? How is the company driving technological change? What answers can Audi provide to global uncertainties and increased competition? At the Annual Media Conference, CEO Gernot Döllner and CFO Jürgen Rittersberger will present the business results for 2025 and preview the company’s next steps and upcoming models. Live stream and press material The Annual Media Conference will be streamed live in German and English in the Audi MediaCenter. The stream can be embedded into external websites via an embed code. Extensive press...

Asheville. As a hub for outdoor activities and creatives, Asheville, with its nearly 100,000 inhabitants in the US state of North Carolina, provides the perfect stage for the largest model in the MINI family: the MINI JCW Countryman ALL4. Thanks to an impressive power of 221 kW/300 hp, up to 400 Nm of torque and standard all-wheel drive, maximum driving fun and reliable traction on demanding mountain sections is guaranteed. With its 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and direct steering, the MINI JCW Countryman can be maneuvered confidently even through the tight switchbacks around Asheville. Modern driver assistance systems allow for autonomous driving up to Level 2 and comfortable arrival on the highways of the US state on the US East...

Redefining space in a new era: the all-new electric Mercedes-Benz VLE • The best of two worlds: the VLE combines limousine-like ride and handling with MPV-style versatility • A broad VLE portfolio: the offering ranges from flexible vehicles for families and leisure-active customers to exclusive shuttles • Ideal fit for every journey: best-in-class efficiency, new 800-volt technology and high-performance charging • Infotainment has never been so immersive and driving has never been more intuitive thanks to MB.OS and the exceptional MBUX Rear Space Experience • First vehicle based on the new Van Architecture, writing the next chapter in the 140-year automotive history of Mercedes-Benz Stuttgart. Continue reading...

Exclusive: limited edition to celebrate “50 years of five cylinders” Essential: the legendary 2.5 TFSI engine and its evocative throaty sound Exciting: adjustable coilover suspension with new rear stabilizer Expressive: exterior with carbon elements and special malachite green paint Extraordinary: interior in Neodymium gold and consecutive numbering To celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the legendary five cylinder engine, Audi Sport is unveiling an exclusive special-edition model: the RS 3 competition limited. With 750 examples to be built, it stands for a five-decade-long success story from the brand with four rings. Its inline five makes the brawny compact unique in its segment, combining extraordinary performance with an...

Automobili Lamborghini celebrates an extraordinary anniversary: 60 years of Lamborghini Miura Sant’Agata Bolognese, 10th March 2026 - When Lamborghini debuted the Miura at the Geneva Motor Show on 10th March 1966, the company did far more than introduce a new car. It redefined what a high-performance road vehicle could be. The Miura featured V12 engine that was transversely mounted behind the driver, a layout that was inspired by motorsport design. It was a radical architecture that broke with GT tradition. The Miura boasted performance figures that, for the time, seemed surreal. The shape of the car, created by the legendary design firm Bertone, was immediately iconic and remains so today. Continue reading...

Electric all-wheel drive with a 400 kW (544 PS) power output 490 kW (666 PS) with overboost, 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds Selected design elements in Volcano Grey Metallic on front and rear end Porsche Active Ride, PCCB, PTV Plus and Push-to-Pass¹ optionally available New exclusive Interior Style Package for all Cayenne Electric models Its all-wheel drive system delivers 400 kW (544 PS) – and up to 490 kW (666 PS) with Launch Control. With model-specific front and rear sections, the Cayenne S Electric stands out with a distinctive appearance. In addition, Porsche is also presenting curated ‘Director's Cuts’ from Style Porsche with the ‘Style’ product line. The first of these is the Interior Style Package, which will be available for...

Celebrating 140 Years of Innovation together with customers, fans and communities around the world, Mercedes-Benz has embarked on an epic trans-continental journey. Follow the route here on the Mercedes-Benz Media Site. During this stage, the new S-Class explores exceptional destinations across South America, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile. Following the World Premiere of the New S-Class on 29 January 2026, three new S-Class saloons have set off on a global drive spanning more than 50,000 kilometres across six continents. The journey will visit a symbolic 140 locations, each reflecting a chapter of the brand’s heritage, pioneering spirit and worldwide presence. From legendary routes and...

New ‘Artenara’ celebrates pinnacle Bentayga design features The extensively curated Artenara Edition is available with either a V8 engine in standard or extended wheelbase or standard with a hybrid Named after the highest village in Gran Canaria, location of the Roque Bentayga pinnacle Unique Roque Bentayga motif on fascia, seats and doors Body colour lower brightware with curated specifications Tri-colour interior with accent colour - previously exclusive to Mulliner EWB Eight curated colour, materials and finish recommendations Artenara Edition wing vents with Mulliner double diamond detail Animated Artenara Edition welcome lamp projection Illuminated Artenara Edition treadplates Distinctive Mulliner features include double diamond...

Mercedes-AMG Team RAVENOL completes extensive Nordschleife programme Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing compete in NLS1, NLS2, Qualifiers and 24h Nürburgring Max Verstappen confirms participation in NLS2 and ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring Mercedes-AMG Motorsport has named two Performance Teams for the 2026 Nürburgring programme: Mercedes-AMG Team RAVENOL and Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing. Both teams will take on the challenge of the Nürburgring-Nordschleife and compete in the top category, the SP9 class. The two Mercedes-AMG GT3, which will once again be running on MICHELIN tyres, will be fielded by Team Winward Racing. The programme for the two Performance Teams includes the NLS1 and NLS2 races of the ADAC RAVENOL Nürburgring...

#audi #rs3 #rs3sportback #rs3sedan #audirs3 #audirs3sedan #audirs3sportback #audiupgrade #sportback #sportscar #sedan #audirs #rs Audi Sport has heightened the senses of the RS 3. With the upgrade, the compact top model, representing maximum performance, will become even sportier. This is visible at first glance: The strong lines at the front, the wheels in motorsport design, and the RS bucket seats visually enhance the dynamics, acoustically underscored by the deep-throated roar of the five-cylinder engine with its signature firing sequence. The 2.5 TFSI, combined with the optimized chassis setup and new tires, propels the RS 3 around corners even more spirited. The new lap record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife confirms this. Drivers...

Special model limited to 120 units for the United States and Canada, marking the end of BMW ALPINA XB7 production. Available exclusively in Frozen ALPINA Green and Frozen ALPINA Blue – paint finishes never before offered on the XB7. Unique exterior badges and B-pillar MANUFAKTUR wordmark; heritage ALPINA script embroidery on the front seat headrests. Two handmade ALPINA weekender bags in brown LAVALINA leather included as standard. Assembly at BMW Plant Spartanburg, South Carolina, commences September 2026; deliveries expected Q4 2026. Single fully equipped specification; MSRP $180,000 plus $1,550 destination and handling. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 6, 2026… When the first BMW ALPINA XB7 left final assembly at BMW Plant Spartanburg in...

#bmw #bmwm4 #bmwm4cs #bmwm #m4 #m4cs #germancarforum The new BMW M4 CS invites owners to experience the inimitable M feeling in all its depth and breadth. Its distinctive character profile places it exactly midway between the new BMW M4 Competition Coupé with M xDrive (fuel consumption, combined 10.1 – 10.0 l/100 km [28.0 – 28.3 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions, combined: 229 – 226 g/km in the WLTP cycle, CO2 class: G) – complete with its recently introduced performance, design and equipment upgrades – and the 1,000-unit limited-run BMW M4 CSL special edition (fuel consumption, combined 10.1 – 9.9 l/100 km [28.0 – 28.5 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions, combined: 227 – 224 g/km in the WLTP cycle, CO2 class: G). The pure-bred performance talents of the...

Driver-oriented interior with consistent performance focus promises the characteristic AMG driving experience and pure driving pleasure AMG RACE ENGINEER: Intelligent integration of high-end hardware and software delivers driving dynamics at the highest level Direct access to the vehicle’s central nervous system enables intuitive control of response, agility and traction via the AMG RACE ENGINEER Control Unit Digital cockpit with seamlessly integrated displays and a driver-oriented central screen creates a true control center for performance Balanced operating logic combining haptic buttons, touchscreen and voice control Sporty-low seating position in the front, high long-distance comfort in the rear with standard individual seats and...

With the all-new electric VLE, Mercedes-Benz is ushering in a new era. As the first vehicle based on the modular, flexible and scalable van architecture, the VLE defines a new segment as a grand limousine. On 10 March 2026 at 7:00 p.m. CET, the all-new electric Mercedes‑Benz VLE will celebrate its world premiere in Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz invites everyone to join the show online: https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/vehicles/vle-livestream/ The all-new VLE brings together the best of two worlds, combining limousine-like ride and handling with MPV-style versatility. With up to eight seats and innovative features in the interior, the VLE redefines space. It’s a shapeshifter in the truest sense. Whether as a flexible family companion, a...

+++ 2025 export value of nine billion US dollars +++ Nearly 200,000 BMWs exported to approx. 120 countries +++ Total export value of more than 100 billion US dollars since 2014 +++ Board Member Nedeljković: “Free trade and open markets enable growth and prosperity” +++ Spartanburg, South Carolina – The BMW Group remained the largest automotive exporter by value in the United States in 2025, according to data released by the US Department of Commerce. Last year, the South Carolina plant exported nearly 200,000 BMW X models with a total export value of nine billion US dollars. Since 2014, the BMW Group has exported nearly three million vehicles with a total export value of 113 billion US dollars. “Free trade and open markets enable...

One of the most famous, instantly recognisable emblems associated with the marque Design first registered as the ‘official’ Rolls-Royce mascot in 1911 Origins and inspiration still a matter of conjecture, centred around two main theories Private Collections have been inspired by and have featured unique incarnations of the Spirit of Ecstasy during the contemporary Goodwood era ‘The Whisper’ and other Spirit of Ecstasy figurines are on permanent display at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu INTRODUCTION This press kit provides an overview of the Spirit of Ecstasy – the enduring emblem of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars since 1911. It traces her origins, evolution and continuing relevance within the marque’s cultural and creative narrative...

Munich/Arjeplog. The BMW 3 Series has been the embodiment of driving pleasure in the premium midsize class for five decades. All over the world, this icon of the BMW brand is renowned for its superior sportiness, precise handling and effortless agility, combined with long-distance driving comfort. As the latest generation BMW 3 Series is getting ready for launch, so is the first sedan model of the Neue Klasse: the fully electric BMW i3. Prototypes are currently undergoing a comprehensive test programme at the BMW Group winter test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden. The BMW i3 will have its design premiere on 18 March 2026. The new fully electric model generation features a sixth-generation eDrive (Gen6). “The BMW i3 applies the sporty sedan’s...