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If you were following the business news on March 16, 2009, you might have noticed an interesting transaction involving SGL Carbon, the world’s largest supplier of carbon fiber and carbon fiber products, including automotive brakes. On that date, the SKion investment firm spent approximately €140 million to acquire more than 5 million shares in SGL, or 7.92 percent of the company. With it came a seat on the SGL board for SKion principal Susanne Klatten, a 12 percent owner of BMW and the daughter of BMW’s 1959 savior, Herbert Quandt. (With her siblings, Klatten owns just under half of all BMW shares.) Klatten’s investment constituted a masterstroke of vertical integration. BMW had begun using carbon fiber on its M cars in 2005, when the...

Istanbul/Munich. Contemporary Istanbul, Turkey’s leading international art fair, will celebrate its 20th edition from 24–28 September 2025 at Tersane Istanbul. The 2025 edition reflects two decades of growth for the fair, which has become a vital meeting point for collectors, artists, and institutions from across the region and beyond. This year’s fair programme includes a curated selection of galleries from around the world, landmark institutional collaborations, and the debut of a new public light art festival across Istanbul’s Golden Horn. As part of the BMW Art Car World Tour, the very first BMW Art Car, designed by Alexander Calder, and the latest addition to the collection by Julie Mehretu #20 will be exhibited on the ground...

Indianapolis. BMW M Team RLL narrowly missed out on another podium in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship despite a strong performance. In the six-hour race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (USA), Marco Wittmann (GER) and Sheldon van der Linde (RSA) staged an impressive comeback in the #25 BMW M Hybrid V8, climbing from seventh on the grid up to second place. Shortly before the end of the race, however, van der Linde was forced to save fuel, dropping the duo back to sixth. Their teammates Philipp Eng (AUT) and Dries Vanthoor (BEL) in the #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 were set back early on by a drive-through penalty. In a turbulent race with numerous full course yellow periods, they still managed to collect important championship points by...

Munich. The BMW Group is launching a vehicle with five different drivetrain technologies. The new BMW X5 will be the first model to offer customers a choice of battery electric, plug-in hybrid, petrol, diesel, and hydrogen fuel cell technology. The HyMoS (Hydrogen Mobility at Scale) initiative is designed to promote the development of hydrogen ecosystems and refueling stations in metropolitan areas and aims for an initial pilot implementation in Germany. “By launching the new BMW X5 with a choice of five drive system variants, we are once again demonstrating our leading position as a technology pioneer,” says Joachim Post, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development at an BMW event in New York. “Hydrogen has an essential...

Le Castellet. At the Bol d’Or at Le Castellet (FRA), BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team experienced just how tough and dramatic endurance racing can be. At the 2025 season finale of the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), the team was only 28 minutes away from securing what would have been BMW’s historic first title in the series. Running second in the race, Markus Reiterberger (GER), Sylvain Guintoli (FRA), and Steven Odendaal (RSA) were on course for the world championship crown with the #37 BMW M 1000 RR. But after 23.5 of the 24 hours, a technical issue forced the bike into the pits and out of the race. That left the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team third in the final championship standings...

Valencia. Charles Weerts (BEL) and Kelvin van der Linde (RSA) have won the drivers’ title in the Sprint Cup of the GT World Challenge Europe. At the Valencia (ESP) season finale, the Team WRT duo in the #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO triumphed on Sunday and, after a real nail-biting showdown, claimed the Sprint crown. Team WRT also defended the team title in the Sprint Cup. Weerts and van der Linde had gone into the last of the five Sprint weekends of the GT World Challenge Europe with a 1.5-point lead. However, in Saturday’s race the #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO was hit by a competitor right at the start and had to retire shortly afterwards. That closed the standings even further, with four teams entering the decisive race within just 4.5 points of each...

+++ Sebastian Sawe (KEN) triumphs at Germany's largest marathon with a world leading time of 2:02:16 hours +++ Rosemary Wanjiru (KEN, 2:21:05) wins the women's race +++ First race deployment as lead vehicle for the new BMW iX3 +++ 80,000 people take part in the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON +++ Roughly 550 BMW Group employees complete the 42.195 kilometre course +++ Berlin. Late summer weather and the accompanying warm temperatures are not necessarily the preferred conditions for many runners, but it did add to the enjoyment of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON for the roughly one million people lining the route through the German capital. Despite temperatures reaching up to 25 degrees Celsius, the elite athletes once again delivered outstanding...

#mercedesbenz #cla #clashootingbrake #mercedesbenzcla #shootingbrake #electriccla #bev #ev #electric The first electric Mercedes‑Benz Shooting Brake Panoramic roof and illuminated starry sky sets a new benchmark in the segment More space for passengers and luggage than in the previous model High everyday and travel suitability with a range of up to 761 kilometres according to WLTP1 Recharge up to 310 kilometres in 10 minutes2 Just a few weeks after the premiere of the all-new CLA, Mercedes-Benz is presenting the second model of this completely new vehicle family. The all-new CLA Shooting Brake is the first electric Mercedes‑Benz available as an estate. It combines the elegance, sportiness and intelligence of the CLA with plenty of...

+++ BMW is title partner of Germany’s biggest marathon event for the 14th time +++ Roughly 80,000 athletes from around the world line up at the peaceful sporting festival +++ The new all-electric BMW iX3 is the lead vehicle +++ The first Neue Klasse model goes into series production this year +++ Berlin. This weekend, about 80,000 people from roughly 160 countries – from amateur runners to the very best in the world, and from handbikers to inline skaters – will be getting active on the streets of the German capital, as they make the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON one of the biggest marathon events in the world. It is a festival of running that stands for joy, openness, and friendly intercultural encounters – values that are deeply embedded in...

BMW UK is celebrating another successful year at the annual Business Car Awards, after retaining the prestigious Fleet Manufacturer of the Year title for a fourth consecutive year. In addition to the headline accolade, BMW secured three further category wins across its diverse product portfolio, with the BMW i4, BMW M5 and the recently unveiled BMW iX3 each receiving recognition. On presenting the title award, Martyn Collins, Editor of Business Car said, “With its product portfolio, BMW continues to make significant strides with electrification. It now offers an extensive and class-leading range of all-electric and plug-in hybrid models to cater to diverse customer needs. Elsewhere, BMW continues its commitment to growing its fleet...

The First Model of the Neue Klasse Heralds the Future of BMW Design and Technology; Arrives in the U.S. Mid-2026. Built on the Neue Klasse Principles of Electric, Digital, and Circular, the BMW iX3 will be Presented as Part of a Showcase Underlining BMW Group’s Commitment to Responsible Innovation. BMW Group’s “Technology Openness” Strategy will Include Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) Powered by Hydrogen Starting in 2028. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 18, 2025… Following its World Premiere at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich earlier this month, the all-new BMW iX3—the first of BMW’s Neue Klasse, or “New Class” of vehicles—will make its North American Premiere at a special event at Bathhouse Studios in New York City on Sunday...

East Sussex. Striking chalk cliffs, long coastal roads and idyllic cottages make the south of England a picture-postcard destination. Well outside London, the MINI Cooper S 5-door (combined fuel consumption: energy consumption 6.8–6.3 l/100 km; CO2 emissions 153–141 g/km according to WLTP) impresses with its powerful 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo engine with 150 kW (204 hp) and 300 Nm maximum torque, thanks to its performance and technical precision, even away from the urban metropolis. The sports automatic transmission and tuned driving dynamics ensure driving pleasure and full control on the winding country roads of East Sussex on the way to the famous Brighton Beach. Equipment details of the John Cooper Works trim, such as the...

Rolls-Royce presents Cullinan Cosmos: a one-of-one commission inspired by space First Rolls-Royce in history to feature a fully hand-painted Starlight Headliner Starlight Headliner developed over 160 hours by an in-house Rolls-Royce artist Bespoke detailing based on a specially created Star Cluster motif Cullinan Cosmos commissioned through Private Office Dubai “We wanted to create something our family would remember forever: a Rolls-Royce that captures the essence of the cosmos and shows that no dream is out of reach.” Commissioning Client, Cullinan Cosmos “Space travel is an enduring fascination for the commissioning clients of this extraordinary one-of-one motor car. For the Bespoke Collective, this project also explored new...

Debrecen. The BMW Group has entered the final phase before the first Neue Klasse model rolls off the assembly line. Series production of the new BMW iX3 will get underway in late October at the BMW Group plant in Debrecen, Hungary, as the newest, most innovative manufacturing facility in the company’s global production network officially begins work. “The start of series production for the BMW iX3 signals a new era of automotive manufacturing. Our new plant in Debrecen has been designed and built fully in line with our strategic vision of the iFACTORY. Digital from the very beginning, the plant will offer a new dimension in efficient production without fossil fuels,” says Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG...

Available now for the 2024+ BMW R 12 nineT. MSRP of $2,595.00 plus installation. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 28, 2025 . . . BMW Motorrad unveils The Tracker, an accessories package for the BMW R 12 nineT that translates the unmistakable design language of flat track racing into street-ready customization. Inspired by a motorsport discipline celebrated worldwide for its thrilling dynamics and spectacular drifts on oval dirt tracks, the kit pays homage to this distinctive style. The Tracker endows the BMW R 12 nineT with a strong and powerful presence. A short, sporty rear section, a signature cockpit fairing, and striking number plates define the look – taking cues from machines that have become design icons far beyond the racetrack...

In mid-September, the Audi R8 LMS is in top form, with victories and another championship title in several European racing series as well as in Australia. At the same time, a number of customer teams are battling for titles in the upcoming final races in TCR Europe, TCR Italy, and TCR Eastern Europe. First win of the season for Land-Motorsport in the DTM and for Scherer Sport PHX in the ADAC GT Masters Tresor Attempto Racing wins endurance championship in Italy Audi drivers in excellent positions ahead of the final races in several TCR touring car series read on Audi MediaCenter

What does “the future” look like? How will we live, and what will we drive? For automakers, these questions are existential, and most expend considerable resources trying to answer them. That was relatively easy throughout most of the 20th century, but it became more difficult in the 21st, as the pace of change increased exponentially—not only with respect to technology, but also where demographics are concerned. “The world around us is changing,” said BMW Board Chairman Norbert Reithofer in his address to the annual meeting of BMW shareholders on May 15, 2007. He identified several near-term challenges, including new competition from China and an aging workforce in Germany. More interestingly, Reithofer cited “mobility in the...

Red Bull Ring. The DTM title race continues to heat up – and Schubert Motorsport is right in the thick of it, along with BMW M works drivers René Rast and Marco Wittmann (both GER). The highlight of the penultimate race weekend of the season at the Red Bull Ring (AUT) was Saturday's race, where Rast and Wittmann secured a one-two finish with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. In qualifying, Wittmann claimed pole position ahead of Rast. On Sunday, both drivers faced greater challenges, partly due to the success ballast from their one-two finish the day before. Nevertheless, they still have realistic chances of winning the drivers' title at the season finale at Hockenheim (GER). Schubert Motorsport also remains in contention to defend their title in the...

Suzuka. The Intercontinental GT Championship (IGTC) returned to Suzuka (JPN) for the first time since 2019 – and at the 49th running of the Suzuka 1000KM classic, Team WRT dominated with the #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO. On Saturday, Kelvin van der Linde (RSA), Raffaele Marciello (SUI), and Charles Weerts (BEL) secured pole position. In Sunday’s six-and-a-half-hour race, they won with a clear margin. In the fourth round of the 2025 IGTC season, it was their third win after victories with Team WRT at Bathurst (AUS) and ROWE Racing at the Nürburgring 24 Hours (GER). The #31 car from Team WRT, driven by Augusto Farfus (BRA), Max Hesse (GBR), and Dan Harper (GBR), was sixth overall. Team KRC celebrated with the #89 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, taking second place...

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars marks 100 years of Phantom at Goodwood Revival 2025 Five magnificent examples of historic Phantoms displayed on the Aerodrome Lawn On-track appearances by four Phantom course cars throughout the event Continues a year-long centenary celebration of the marque’s pinnacle product “No motor car has played such a pivotal role in shaping automotive and cultural history as the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Over eight generations spanning 100 years – a remarkable anniversary we’re honouring throughout 2025 – it has represented the very best in engineering, comfort and personal expression for its owners, and won admirers around the world. Goodwood Revival – on the doorstep of the Home of Rolls-Royce – is the perfect setting in...

Please find attached on location pictures from the 2025 BMW PGA Championship, including the UK premiere of the new BMW iX3. The new BMW iX3 press kit can be found here. For more information on the BMW PGA Championship, click here. BMW Group PressClub UK