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Munich. BMW M Motorsport is further consolidating its efforts in the Hypercar programme and expanding its collaboration with BMW M Team WRT starting next season. The Belgian team, led by Team Principal Vincent Vosse, will field the BMW M Hybrid V8 in both the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA series) from 2026 onwards. The BMW M Team WRT GTP programme will cover the entire IMSA season, including both endurance and sprint races. The first track outing is scheduled for the IMSA Sanctioned Test at Daytona (USA) in November. To ensure optimal operations in North America, BMW M Team WRT is currently establishing a base in Charlotte (USA) where the team responsible for IMSA race...

Alcañiz. The tenth race weekend of the 2025 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at MotorLand Aragón (ESP) was all about thrilling battles between championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) and runner-up Nicolò Bulega (ITA / Ducati). Starting from first and second on the grid, the two riders delivered breathtaking duels in all three races, keeping the nearly 30,000 spectators on the edge of their seats. In the first main race on Saturday afternoon, Razgatlioglu on the BMW M 1000 RR of the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team came out on top and celebrated his 13th consecutive victory. With this, he tied his own record set during the 2024 season. It was also Razgatlioglu’s first-ever win at MotorLand Aragón. In the Superpole...

Fuji. Second place in Austin (USA), third place in Fuji (JPN): the BMW M4 GT3 EVO continues its successful streak in the final stages of the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC). In the penultimate race at the Fuji International Speedway, Augusto Farfus (BRA), Timur Boguslavskiy, and Yasser Shahin (AUS) drove the #31 The Bend Team WRT BMW M4 GT3 EVO to a third-place finish. The trio achieved an impressive comeback from 14th on the grid. The #46 car, which had finished second in Austin, secured another strong fourth-place result this time. In the Hypercar class, the #20 Shell BMW M Hybrid V8 crossed the finish line in ninth place, while the #15 car retired after a crash. The Japanese fans witnessed a spectacular six-hour race...

Symbol of the 1990s, it elevated the concept of the super sports car thanks to its timeless design, outstanding performance, and technological innovations Sant’Agata Bolognese, September 25, 2025 - In 1990, the Diablo heralded a new era for the Lamborghini brand, breaking the 325 km/h speed barrier and setting an all-time record for road cars of that period. The Diablo’s story started to take shape in 1985 with Project 132, conceived to deliver a successor to the Countach and create the fastest car in the world. The first prototypes revealed sharp, visionary lines that were later refined with the arrival of Chrysler in 1987, giving the model both harmony and a future-oriented vision. That was how the final silhouette was created: the...

The first series-production model of the newly established AUDI brand, created specifically for the Chinese market – the AUDI E5 Sportback – rolled off the assembly line on August 18 in Anting. Pre-sale for the AUDI E5 Sportback, developed in the strategic partnership between Audi and its Chinese partner SAIC, started on the same day: Customers in China can now preorder the model. The first vehicles will be delivered in September. Dedicated AUDI production facility established in Anting, Shanghai Fermín Soneira, CEO of the China-dedicated AUDI brand: “We unite German engineering, technology and quality with Chinese cutting-edge innovation, creating a car without compromises. The E5 Sportback embodies our vision to bring the best of...

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 26, 2025 – MINI USA is excited to announce a dynamic new partnership with Smorgasburg, the largest weekly open-air food festival in the United States, for a series of immersive, one-day events this fall. “MINI at Smorgasburg” will bring the MINI brand’s fun and expressive spirit to Smorgasburg’s tasty events in three cities: Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Miami. Smorgasburg, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and global flavors, draws between 3,000 and 7,000 attendees per day at its year-round markets. This fall, MINI will join in the savory fun, transforming a part of the festival into a MINI experience with the MINI vehicle family, a Countryman DJ booth, and interactive experiences for visitors. “We are...

It was launched 25 years ago – and polarized opinions: the Audi A2. With its innovative aluminum body, the compact car was light, aerodynamic, and economical in terms of consumption. There were five engine variants to choose from; the A2 1.2 TDI caused a sensation as the world’s first four-door three-liter car. And since 2003, the special “colour.storm” edition has attracted attention with its special paint colors. However, since sales fell short of expectations, Audi ended production in 2005 after about five years and 176,377 units built. The innovative Audi A2 can showcase its qualities in a “second career”: as a modern classic with a stable value, the A2 has a loyal fan base and can still be seen on the road today as a daily...

Munich. On 26 August 1959, the British Motor Corporation unveiled the first Mini: no one could have guessed at the time what an impact the innovative concept of brilliant British engineer Alec Issigonis would have on the automotive world. Sixty-six years after the launch of the now legendary Classic Mini, the MINI brand looks back on decades of racing success, visionary innovation, groundbreaking design – and unmistakable driving pleasure. The MINI family combines tradition and modernity. With the relaunch of the MINI family over the past two years, the brand has once again aligned its pioneering design and historical heritage with the future: with a new, charismatic generation of the MINI Cooper and MINI Countryman, the world...

Munich. Autumn 2025 adds revised powertrains, new features and practical details to the current BMW model range. The entry-level models into the world of BMW M – the BMW M240i xDrive Coupé as well as the corresponding models in the BMW 3 Series and 4 Series – will in future have more powerful and fuel-efficient petrol engines. In the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé and the BMW i4, the optional Adaptive LED Headlights will now also include laser rear lights. More power, reduced consumption for BMW M240i xDrive Coupé and the entry-level models into the world of BMW M in the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series. Autumn 2025 will see both the BMW M340i xDrive Sedan (WLTP combined (EnVKV): fuel consumption 7.5 litres/100 km; CO2 emissions 172 g/km; CO2...

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Edition celebrates the tradition of V12 engines established with the legendary Maybach Zeppelin models A perfect example of MANUFAKTUR artistry: handcrafted interiors, exclusive multi-tone paint, and solid 24-carat gold details, reflecting Mercedes-Maybach’s tradition of craftsmanship Limited to only 50 examples, available in select markets Mercedes‑Benz proudly unveils the Mercedes-Maybach V12 Edition (Mercedes‑Maybach S 680: combined energy consumption: 14.2‒13.2 l/100 km | combined CO₂ emissions: 323‒300 g/km | CO₂ class: G) [1], a testament to the brand's enduring legacy of luxury, innovation and craftsmanship. This S‑Class edition, limited to just 50 cars, celebrates the tradition of V12 engines that have...

Björn Lellmann, Head of Customer Racing at BMW M Motorsport: “We look back on a title-winning weekend! On the one hand, there was the fantastic triumph of Kelvin van der Linde and Charles Weerts in the nail-biting finale of the Sprint Cup in the GT World Challenge Europe, clinching both the drivers’ and the team title for Team WRT. And there were other crowns in Asia where Erik Johansson and FIST Team AAI are the new champions in the China GT Championship. Congratulations to everyone! The Racing Trevor team also celebrated a great success with their first victory in the International GT Open. Our BMW M Motorsport teams running the BMW M4 GT4 EVO were once again extremely successful. The highlight was the performance on the...

Rolls-Royce celebrates locations and moments that influenced Phantom’s evolution A 100-year odyssey, taking in Côte d’Azur, London, Sussex and the Australian Outback Highlights key individuals and landmarks in Phantom’s technical development “Phantom has always been defined by the people who commission it, and the places in which they use it. As an exemplar of excellence, Phantom has inhabited and been influenced by locations worldwide, from the glamorous Côte d’Azur to the peaceful Sussex countryside, and from the bustling heart of London to the vast wilderness of the Australian Outback. Each stage in this 100-year odyssey has shaped Phantom’s character and helped secure its place in cultural history. As we mark Phantom’s...

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...