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Tokyo. The embodiment of innovation, speed and urban lifestyle. The MINI Aceman reflects these qualities with its progressive crossover design, fully electric powertrain, and cutting-edge technology. Measuring just over four meters in length and comfortable seating for five the MINI Aceman bridges the size gap between MINI Cooper and MINI Countryman models. The MINI Aceman SE (WLTP combined: energy consumption 14.7 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions 0 g/km; CO2 class: A) impresses with an output of 160 kW (218 hp) and 330 nm of torque and accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.1 seconds. Its high-voltage battery has a gross capacity of 54.2 kWh, enable a range of up to 384 kilometers – ideal for both everyday urban mobility and trips further...

More service, more heritage: Mercedes-Benz Classic Center doubles its workshop capacity Whether in light ivory or black: Mercedes-Benz Classic genuine parts presents new steering wheels and more Three SL models, three eras: selected vehicles for sale – including a spectacular “barn find” Mercedes-Benz dedicates 2026 to celebrating 140 years of innovation. Ever since the invention of the motor car by Carl Benz in 1886, the passion for innovative engineering and an unwavering commitment to the future of mobility have defined Mercedes-Benz as a brand. This anniversary also shapes the presence of Mercedes-Benz Heritage in Hall 1 at Retro Classics in Stuttgart. The trade fair celebrating driving culture will take place from 19 to 22...

Bathurst. One year after their sensational 1-2 finish, Team WRT was once again close to winning at the Bathurst 12 Hour (AUS). In the end, Augusto Farfus (BRA), Raffaele Marciello (SUI), and Valentino Rossi (ITA) finished third in the #46 BMW M4 GT3 EVO after a dramatic race with many incidents. The #32 sister car, which competed in Bathurst with a special livery, was leading the race at the final restart but dropped far back after a collision. Team KRC enjoyed a fantastic Bathurst debut on which Max Hesse (GER), Maxime Oosten (NED), and Ruan Cunfan (CHN) finished fifth overall and second in the Bronze class in the #89 BMW M4 GT3 EVO . The 12-hour race was marked by numerous accidents, which repeatedly led to yellow flag periods and...

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai City Walk celebrates the opening of its new luxury showroom The new showroom brings Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ new global visual identity to life Dubai becomes the first city in the Middle East to host two Rolls-Royce Motor Cars showrooms Located in City Walk, the showroom sits at the heart of one of Dubai’s most prestigious open-air lifestyle and high-end retail destinations “The opening of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai City Walk reflects our long-term commitment to markets that value individuality, craftsmanship, and personal expression at the very highest level. This showroom is a confident embodiment of our new visual identity and our evolution as a true House of Luxury, creating an environment where...

First-ever laser-engraved Rolls-Royce bonnet: a technique five years in the making One-of-one commission by Private Office Dubai honours Middle East’s cultural legacy Inspired by mashrabiya latticework, a feature of traditional Arabian architecture Gallery marquetry artwork mirrors geometric mashrabiya patterns Mashrabiya design recurs as hand-painted, embroidered and illuminated motifs Rolls-Royce Motor Cars continuously seeks to extend the vocabulary of contemporary craft, developing new techniques and materials to interpret time-honoured forms that resonate across generations and cultures. Phantom Arabesque speaks to that ambition, exploring Middle Eastern architectural heritage through a newly patented laser-engraving technique...

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. 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. Continue reading -> https://www.germancarforum.com/threads/140-years-140-places-starting-the-global-journey-the-new-s-class-tours-europe.291255/

Munich. Following its brand activation in early January 2026, BMW ALPINA is presenting itself as an exclusive new brand under the custodianship of the BMW Group. The brand embodies an exceptional balance of supreme ride comfort and high performance. The new badge design complements the recently revealed wordmark, collectively defining the brand’s contemporary iconography. BMW ALPINA automobiles will be manufactured in BMW Group plants that have been comprehensively enabled to meet the high standards expected of this new and exclusive brand. Continue reading -> https://www.germancarforum.com/threads/bmw-alpina-standalone-automobiles-with-a-new-brand-emblem.291242/

First-class comfort and lots of space: The Mercedes-Benz “Grand Sports Tourer” (GST) concept VISION R 320 CDI: A near-standard one-off vehicle closely reflecting the later model series 251 ALU-BEAM paint with high-gloss effect: Targeted light reflections bring design lines to life Premiere at the Mercedes-Benz Museum: An R-Class can be experienced there for the first time “Close-up” – the name of this series from the Mercedes-Benz Museum says it all. Each instalment tells surprising, exciting and interesting stories about vehicles from the exhibition. In the spotlight this time: the Mercedes-Benz VISION R 320 CDI in the special “Youngtimer” exhibition, Collection Room 5. Until 12 April 2026, the show will feature ten iconic vehicles...

MINI USA and the John Cooper Works Race Team secured a podium finish this past weekend February 6-7 at the Sno*Drift Rally in Atlanta, Michigan, the American Rally Association’s (ARA) 2026 season opener. Competing on challenging icy and snow-covered stages, the MINI John Cooper Works 2-Door driven by Cristian Perocarpi and Carlos Schrunder in the Open 2 Wheel Drive class (O2WD) placed second in-class and 10th overall in the National Championship. In the Limited 4 Wheel Drive class (L4WD) driving the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4, the team of Luis Perocarpi and Mark Wells secured fourth in-class and 14th overall in the National Championship. "We’re excited to be racing with MINI once again - this time making history with the...

Intelligent networking makes driving more comfortable, efficient and safer. That is Audi's goal in the digitalization of the vehicle. With immediate effect, the brand is adding two services to its app portfolio – already featuring offerings from partners across entertainment, gaming, and music – with two services that contribute to this orientation. “EasyPark” makes paying for parking effortless, while “ryd” handles fueling, charging and even car washes – all from the comfort of the car. The benefits: less stress when looking for a parking space and fuel stations, shorter waiting times, and always having the right payment option at hand. Now available in the Audi Application Store: “EasyPark” and “ryd” “EasyPark” automatically1 detects...

Munich/Tokyo. The MINI Countryman D combines typical MINI handling with efficient diesel technology. With an output of 163 hp (120 kW) and 400 Nm of torque, the largest member of the MINI family is just as impressive in Tokyo´s dense traffic as it is on the roads around Mount Fuji. The generous luggage compartment with 450 up to 1450 litres offers enough space for outdoor equipment – ideal for enjoying the beauty of nature on spontaneous trips or extended tours. The striking Favoured Trim emphasises characteristic design elements such as the octagonal front grille in Vibrant Silver. These create a splendid contrast to the outer body paintwork. The clear surfaces in Blazing Blue give the vehicle a strong presence. With this release...

Rolls-Royce reflects on its bold heritage of powerful and beautiful coupé motor cars Chronicles Rolls-Royce coachbuilt two-door bodies from the earliest chassis Details Goodwood-era revival of the coupé with 100EX, 101EX and Phantom variants Highlights Wraith’s transformational influence on the Rolls-Royce brand Details Dawn’s impact as a modern expression of the classic drophead coupé Celebrates Spectre as the marque’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé and continuation of a rich legacy This Press Kit explores the significance of the coupé in Rolls-Royce history – a body style associated with power, presence and proportion. From the earliest coachbuilt two-door motor cars commissioned on rolling chassis, through the return of...

Further developed 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with even more agile response and a high-revving character Powerful, sonorous sound and torque overboost for a particularly sporty driving experience Fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with electronically controlled rear-axle limited-slip differential “Golden Accents” package with exclusive features, limited to one year Sporty driving pleasure, an emotional six-cylinder soundtrack, and fully variable all-wheel drive with dynamic Drift Mode: The new Mercedes-AMG promises an AMG-typical driving experience with even more driving pleasure on winding country roads. At the heart of the new model is the 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with twin charging via an...

The development of Porsche’s future Formula E race car is in full swing as the new all-electric single-seater, which has been built to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s fourth vehicle regulations, has been testing since November. Ambitious development brief: lighter, more powerful, more durable – and more cost-efficient Broader scope: more Porsche in-house developments than ever before Extreme agile working: parallel development of GEN3, GEN3 Evo and GEN4 With 600 kW (816 PS) of power, permanent all-wheel drive, new tyres and significantly increased downforce, the so-called GEN4 delivers the biggest performance leap seen in the championship to date. The real boundaries, however, are being pushed by vehicle components...

Spectre consistently commissioned as a collector’s item by clients around the world Confirms Spectre’s place in the marque’s growing Goodwood-era collector canon Spectre engineered as a Rolls-Royce motor car to be preserved, admired and passed on Recent long-term multi-season testing results confirm exceptional battery longevity Recent prototype Spectre indicated 99% battery capacity after more than 100,000 kilometres Protected by 15-year, unlimited mileage battery warranty and secured future cell supply Spectre received a significant share of the most valuable Bespoke commissions in 2025 Several Goodwood-era Rolls-Royces now join revered classics as appreciating collectables “Spectre has been created with the same legacy that...

Gurugram/Munich. BMW Group India returns as the presenting partner of the 17th edition of India Art Fair from 5 – 8 February 2026 at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds in New Delhi, marking a decade of the brand’s enduring commitment to cultural engagements in India. India Art Fair is the leading platform showcasing modern and contemporary art from India and South Asia and convenes audiences to explore a record 135 exhibitors, including 94 commercial galleries, presented alongside major regional and international art institutions. The fair welcomes 26 new exhibitors, marking its broadest showcase yet, continuing its mission to foreground the most compelling practices and voices from South Asia alongside major contemporary international artists...

Munich/Heilbronn, 5 February 2026. The BMW Group and PreZero, the international circular economy company that forms parts of the Schwarz Group, are taking an important step towards a future based on circular principles. At the IPAI (Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence) campus in Heilbronn, Germany, the two companies signed a strategic cooperation agreement to substantially advance the circular economy across the European automotive industry. The aim of the collaboration is to develop a business model for the recycling of end-of-life vehicles, creating a closed loop for both materials and recycling. From end-of-life vehicle to a source of materials The cooperation between the BMW Group and PreZero seeks to harness the strategic...

The thermometer reads a crisp zero degrees Celsius as a dozen journalists gather in a parking lot at Munich Airport. Six Audi Q5* – two SUVs and four Sportbacks – await their assigned driver pairings for a road trip in the Alps. The lineup covers almost the entire engine range: four gasoline-powered, top-of-the-line SQ5 – two Sportbacks and two SUVs – plus two additional Sportbacks, one burning gasoline and one diesel. Audi Genuine roof boxes are mounted on both SQ5 SUVs, while ski bags fit easily in the trunk once the rear seats are folded down. Stowing luggage and sports equipment is quickly sorted. A challenging route through snow-covered winter landscapes where both Sportback and SUV can show what they are made of lies ahead. The...

Munich. BMW Group Plant Munich is entering the next phase, as the plant launches production of the first near-series test vehicles for the new BMW i3*. This marks the beginning of the final preparation phase for the start of series production in the second half of 2026. “Production of pre-series vehicles is an important milestone for our plant,” says Peter Weber, Head of BMW Group Plant Munich. “For the first time, we have built a BMW i3 entirely at our plant – using state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and digitally connected processes. With production now close to series maturity, our logistics and production processes are performing under real-world conditions across all technologies: in our modernised press shop, the new body...

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 3, 2026 – MINI USA announces its factory-backed entry into the full 2026 American Rally Association (ARA) season in collaboration with long-standing partner LAP Motorsports to campaign two rally-prepped vehicles: a MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 and an iconic 2-door MINI Cooper S. Running as The John Cooper Works Race Team, LAP Motorsports makes MINI’s ARA National Championship debut at the season opener this weekend, February 6-7, 2026, with the Sno*Drift Rally in Atlanta, Michigan. With valuable snow experience gained at the 2025 Nemadji Trail Winter Rally, Luis Perocarpi will once again campaign in the Countryman, while Cristian Perocarpi campaigns in the Cooper JCW as the team takes on its most...

Munich. The launch of AREA M on 3 February 2026 marks the beginning of a new era of performance experiences. Memmingen joins Maisach as a new location; at the same time, AREA M restructures the portfolio and creates a more international focus. This includes a redesigned website with an Experience Finder that makes it easy for both existing fans and new visitors to find what they are looking for with just a few clicks. Gamified activities expand the portfolio. The “Games of Drift”, for example, exclusively available in Memmingen, use a specially modified M2 Drift vehicle to enable exhilarating customer experiences. Participants compete against each other and can track their standing via a live scoreboard on the website. The nine...