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Munich. After the successful return of the ##BMW Motorrad Days## to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2024, the Hausberg became once again in 2025 the international hotspot of BMW Motorrad lifestyle and pure motorcycle culture for over 40,000 fans from around 50 nations. For the 20th anniversary in Garmisch-Partenkirchen at the Hausbergbahn - overall the 23rd BMW Motorrad Days - the international BMW Motorrad community celebrated with product innovations, exhibitors, shows, test ride opportunities, and not least with rustic Bavarian lifestyle and great party atmosphere. The extensive program of the BMW Motorrad Days left no wishes unfulfilled and the fans could experience the full range of the brand. In the tents as well as the open areas of...

Munich/Parsdorf. With the Neue Klasse, the BMW Group is ushering in a new era of pure electric driving, starting series production end of 2025. The high-voltage battery is a key component in any electric vehicle. Before large-scale series production can begin, manufacturing processes must be developed and pre-series batteries put through their paces. This takes place at the BMW Group’s pilot plants for high-voltage batteries in Parsdorf and Hallbergmoos and at the Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ) in Munich. “Our pilot plants for high-voltage batteries are strengthening Germany’s capacity for innovation,” says Milan Nedeljković, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production. “They are laying the groundwork...

Munich. Passion for motorsports, design, and, of course, BMW Motorrad. A small group of BMW Motorrad employees had the opportunity to bring this passion to life. As part of an extraordinary project, Philipp Ludwig served as project manager, vehicle designer Andreas Martin, Theresa Stukenbrock as colour and graphic designer, and prototype builders Paul Summerer and Thomas Becker, who brought their experience and passion to the project, worked together to create a unique vehicle. The BMW R 1300 R "TITAN" - brute and aggressive, beautiful and extraordinary, fast and precise - built to win. Its design incorporates the basic styling elements of the new BMW R 1300 R, translating them into the aggressive lines of a sprint racer. The...

Nürnberg. René Rast (GER) managed to limit the damage for Schubert Motorsport during an overall disappointing DTM race weekend at the Norisring (GER). Thanks to strong fighting performances in both races, he secured valuable championship points with tenth and seventh-place finishes. Marco Wittmann (GER) endured a frustrating home event. After finishing 18th on Saturday, he was forced to retire on Sunday in the very first lap due to an unavoidable accident. Meanwhile, there was reason to celebrate in ADAC GT4 Germany. On the tight street circuit in Nürnberg, Rast and Wittmann lacked the tools to secure top qualifying positions. However, Rast made significant progress in both races, climbing from 17th and 11th on the grid to finish 10th...

#audi #audia6 #a6 #a6etron #audia6etron #etron Three countries, one thousand kilometers, and pure electric power: a small group of journalists traveled through Denmark, Sweden, and Norway in the A6 Sportback e-tron performance. They drove the high-range Audi from Copenhagen to Bergen – through charming towns, over impressive bridges, and along breathtaking waterfalls, national parks, and fjords. Scandinavia is the perfect place to experience the benefits of all-electric travel. The fast-charging infrastructure is well developed, and electric cars are sometimes allowed to use bus lanes and park for free. On this special journey, a small group of journalists find out that a Scandinavian road trip isn’t just great for driving, but the...

The ADAC testers have given the ID.3 an excellent report after four years of endurance testing. The engineers at the Test and Technology Centre in Landsberg am Lech (Germany) covered more than 160,000 kilometres. The key takeaway: the high-voltage battery still has a net capacity of 91 per cent. An ID.3 Pro S with a net battery energy content of 77 kWh was tested. As for all other ID. models, Volkswagen guarantees that the battery of the ID.3 still has at least 70 per cent of its original net capacity after eight years of operation or 160,000 kilometres of driving. Read on Consumption data: ID.3 Pro S - combined power consumption 16.3-15.6 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions 0 g/km; CO2 class: A. /// ID.3 Pro S - combined power...

At the Mercedes-Benz Technology Centre (MTC) in Sindelfingen, Germany, CEO Ola Källenius is testing the eagerly awaited new GLC with EQ technology. In the latest YouTube video by Mercedes‑Benz, Ola Källenius gives an exclusive glimpse into the electrifying future of the best-selling car range. He puts the all-new electric GLC to the test with five challenges, teasing its iconic design, versatile capabilities and smooth handling. In previous episodes, Ola Källenius has already taken the electric CLA and the electric G-Class through their paces in the breathtaking landscapes of Austria and Sweden, offering viewers an exhilarating preview of the cars long before their world premieres. After conquering the rugged terrain of the Schöckl and...

Just a year after the world premiere of the show car, Volkswagen is launching a limited special edition of the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE, with an extremely dynamic powertrain, exclusive paintwork and a wealth of design highlights. The model was developed in collaboration with the performance sportswear brand BOGNER FIRE+ICE, part of the Munich-based luxury sports fashion company BOGNER, just like the legendary Golf II Fire and Ice, which became a surprise success in the 90s and now enjoys cult status among fans. In tribute to the original model’s debut year, only 1990 units of the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE will be available to order. Prices in Germany start from €56,020. Limited special edition now available to order Exclusive paintwork and striking...

#bentley #concept #bentleyconcept #exp15 EXP 15 is a design vision for the future transforming inspiration from heritage into a thoroughly modern concept Full-size exterior model and virtual reality interior, while never intended for sale, combine to provide clues to the brand’s first full-electric production car being revealed 2026 Inspiration from the legendary 1930 three-seater Bentley Speed Six nicknamed “Blue Train” Elevated sporting sedan concept includes a modern light technology-enabled interpretation of its iconic upright grille, a long ‘endless’ bonnet, rearward cabin and powerful rear haunches Innovative and flexible three-seater layout allows greater relaxation for passengers alongside accessible storage for hand luggage or...

A number of Audi Sport customer racing customers are on top form at the halfway point of the year: For the first time this year, a driver duo is leading the International GT Open in GT3 racing, while another team is extending its lead in GT4 racing across Europe. The situation in TCR Europe is characterized by a change of leadership between two brothers who both rely on Audi. Finally, at the Spa 24 Hours, Audi Sport was honored with an induction into the Hall of Fame. read on Audi MediaCenter

From Stuttgart via the Alps to Rome-with just two short charging stops of 15 minutes under real life driving conditions Mercedes Benz VLE demonstrates the efficiency of the new Van Electric Architecture on the long-distance journey Rear-axle steering ensures easy and agile handling even in tight corners on Italian streets Rear-axle steering ensures easy and agile handling even in tight corners on Italian streets Stuttgart/Rome. The route from Stuttgart to Rome, which took two Mercedes‑Benz VLE test vehicles, covered almost 1,100 kilometers - with just two short charging stops of 15 minutes each. The route profile: Demanding. On winding and steep pass roads across the Alps, long freeway sections, busy country roads and in narrow...

The Hague/Munich. On Thursday 3 July, the Louwman Museum opened the “Fine Art on Wheels” exhibition, featuring a remarkable collection of eight iconic BMW Art Cars. This unique exhibition, which is only on display for two months, offers a rare opportunity to discover these masterpieces, designed by internationally renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, and Esther Mahlangu. The exhibition will run from July 4 to August 31, 2025. The selected cars illustrate the unique fusion of art, motorsport, and design that has characterized the BMW Art Car Collection since 1975. For this anniversary edition, the Louwman Museum has chosen eight examples that together form a journey through modern art history on four...

Le Mans/Munich. This edition of Le Mans Classic marks a historic occasion with the return of the first BMW Art Car by Alexander Calder, in its Artist's Proof version, initiated by the Calder Foundation and BMW Group Classic, to the track where it all began 50 years ago. Hervé Poulain, the visionary behind the BMW Art Cars, and Alexander SC Rower, Calder's grandson, will take a ceremonial lap in this automotive artwork on Sunday, July 6, from 9:45 to 10:25am, during the BMW parade. This event pays vibrant tribute to the originality of the project, where art meets automotive, perpetuating a tradition that has lasted for half a century. As a long-standing partner of Le Mans Classic, BMW celebrates this year the double anniversary of its...

A new era began in Ingolstadt 60 years ago: the first post-Second World War Audi rolled off the assembly line on August 13, 1965. And on that occasion, after a quarter of a century, Auto Union GmbH once again adopted the traditional Audi brand name. The name itself was intended to demonstrate the model’s status as a technical pioneer. It was, after all, Audi’s first automobile with a four-cylinder, four-stroke engine. The Audi, known internally as the F 103, was a resounding success and spawned an entire model series that – with further developments in design and technology – remained in production until 1972. World premiere of the first post-war Audi at the IAA in fall 1965 The 72 PS Audi with the four-stroke engine led Auto Union...

Rolls-Royce presents one-of-one Phantom Dentelle Features original design themes drawn from handmade couture lace Gallery embroidery comprises more than 160,000 stitches layered across eight techniques Intricate lace-inspired artwork extends from the Gallery to rear seat embroidery Bespoke two-tone finish with a floral coachline motif and Rose Gold Spirit of Ecstasy Commission facilitated by Rolls-Royce’s dedicated Private Office Dubai “We always say that inspiration for a motor car commission can be found anywhere, and after more than two decades, our clients constantly prove how true this is. This stunning Phantom Dentelle, commissioned through Private Office Dubai, is an homage to the exquisite handmade lace used in some of the...

Munich. Model year 2026 will see several model revision measures included in the BMW Motorrad program. The models can be ordered from all BMW Motorrad partners in the new configurations from August 2025. Cross-model change for all BMW Motorrad models. Optional equipment: New navigation preparation with electric unlocking. Unlocking with a key is no longer necessary. BMW M 1000 XR. Exclusive additional M colour scheme Aurelius Green metallic matt. BMW F 800 GS. Optional equipment: High windscreen including windscreen adjustment is included in the Sport and Triple Black model variants.Tinted windscreen not available in the Sport model variant. Sport: New colour scheme Gravityblue metallic with seat in black/grey. Racingblue...

The BMW CE 04 opened a new chapter in urban two-wheel mobility when it was launched in summer 2021 as an emission-free electric scooter for urban centres. Until today, the BMW CE 04 remains the undisputed market leader in the segment of all-electric motorcycles and scooters with an output of over 11 kW. The premium scooter has been specifically revised for this segment. The Basic variant features Lightwhite uni body colour combined with a black-grey seat and clear windshield, giving the new BMW CE 04 a clean and consistent look. The Avantgarde variant in the body colour Gravity blue metallic matt, combined with the contrasting colour Sao Paulo yellow, highlights the CE 04's dynamic and forward-thinking design. The Pro seat in...

The new BMW M2 CS (fuel consumption combined: 10.0 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 226 g/km according to WLTP, CO2 class G)* sets a new benchmark on the legendary Nordschleife racetrack of the Nürburgring on 11 April 2025. Driven by BMW M development engineer Jörg Weidinger, it completed the 20.823-kilometre Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit in 7:25.5 minutes, beating the previous best time for compact cars by eight seconds. This record-setting BMW M2 CS not only raises the bar in the compact car class, but also further solidifies BMW M's reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance vehicles that excel both on the road and on the racetrack. "The BMW M2 CS has achieved a significant milestone with its lap time of 7:25.5 minutes on...

Båstad/Munich. The Aurora 2025 returned from June 27 to 29 at Norrvikens Trädgårdar, showcasing a remarkable collection of unique vehicles. In this exclusive setting, automotive culture, art and Scandinavian style come together in a fascinating way. A special highlight this year: the presentation of four BMW Art Cars from the world-famous BMW Art Car Collection. The iconic vehicles were shown side by side with selected BMW Classic models and exceptional collector's items from Scandinavia. BMW Group proudly partners with The Aurora since last year. 50 Years of BMW Art Cars This year’s partnership also celebrated a milestone in BMW’s cultural legacy: the 50th anniversary of the BMW Art Car Collection. Since 1975, 20 artists have...

#mini #johncooperworks #jcw #minijcw #minicooper #cooper MINI is thrilled to announce an exciting new range of accessory parts for the latest generation of petrol-powered MINI Cooper models. Designed for enthusiasts who crave a more aggressive and sporty aesthetic, these accessories allow drivers to elevate their MINI into a true race car for the road. Already known for its fierce exterior stance, owners can take their vehicle's road presence to the next level, while the newest interior options will elevate the cabin experience even further. Among the standout new additions are the JCW mirror caps, which subtly blend from Chili Red to Gloss Black, and feature the iconic John Cooper Works shaping prominently placed in the centre...

#mercedesbenz #mercedesamg #amg #finaledition #cla #cla45s #4matic #mercedesamgcla Special edition available for Coupé and Shooting Brake Extensive equipment for exterior and interior Optional MANUFAKTUR mountain grey magno or night black uni paintwork available Exclusive 19-inch AMG forged wheels First-class performance, unrivalled driving dynamics and a striking exterior design – the powerful Mercedes‑AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ four-door coupé (combined energy consumption: 9.0-8.9 l/100 km | combined CO₂ emissions: 205-201 g/km| CO₂ class: G)[1] and Shooting Brake (combined energy consumption: 9.2-9.1 l/100 km | combined CO₂ emissions: 209-206 g/km | CO₂ class: G)1 offer driving pleasure at the highest level. The “Final Edition” now...