Newsroom

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

Björn Lellmann, Head of Customer Racing at BMW M Motorsport: “At the very top of my success list this week is not a race result – as impressive as they were. I am absolutely thrilled that starting from the 2026 season, we will have our own cup class for the BMW M2 Racing in the NLS. This is exactly the kind of application we developed our new entry-level model for. It definitely belongs on the Nordschleife. Now, on to the sporting side: Once again, these were two fantastic weeks for BMW M Motorsport teams and drivers around the world. In the North American SRO racing series, the BMW M4 GT3 EVO and BMW M4 GT4 EVO continue to dominate the action. A special highlight is the incredible season that Random Vandals Racing is delivering in...

Munich. For the launch of the new BMW iX3, BMW and its lead agency Jung von Matt Hamburg are presenting an international campaign that marks the start of a new era. The claim “The first of a new era” serves to position the BMW iX3 as the first model based on the future-forward Neue Klasse platform. This new chapter in the history of BMW puts the focus on electric mobility, digitalisation and sustainability while exploring new facets of the Sheer Driving Pleasure that has always been a key part of the BMW brand DNA. The Neue Klasse: BMW enters a new era of driving pleasure with the iX3. “It was the first Neue Klasse, in the 1960s, which laid the foundations for the global success of BMW. Today’s Neue Klasse takes us into a whole new...

+++ World-Class field tees off from September 10 to 14 at Wentworth Club +++ ‘Dress Rehearsal’ for Ryder Cup Team Europe +++ UK debut of the new all-electric BMW iX3, the first model of the Neue Klasse +++ Festival of Golf: Pro-Am with numerous stars, live concerts, and an immersive BMW Experience +++ New BMW iX3 is the Hole-in-One Prize +++ London. This week, more than 100,000 spectators are once again expected at Wentworth Club to celebrate one of Europe’s most prestigious tournaments and the Festival of Golf at the BMW PGA Championship. Fans can look forward to an outstanding field at the Flagship Event of the DP World Tour. Eleven players from the European Ryder Cup team, led by captain Luke Donald (ENG), Masters champion Rory...

Munich. On 3 September 2025, a specially modified BMW R 18 Transcontinental was presented to Pope Leo XIV. for his blessing and signature during a celebratory event at the Vatican. This R 18 Transcontinental bearing the Pope's signature will be auctioned by Missio Austria via Sotheby's in October 2025, with the proceeds going to children's aid projects in Madagascar. The R 18 Transcontinental was donated by BMW Motorrad Deutschland and refined by BMW Motorrad dealer Witzel. Witzel and Thomas Draxler, founder of JESUS-BIKER®, initiated the idea to create an absolutely unique bike for the pope for a good cause. It was painted mother-of-pearl white and the coat of arms of the Vatican was affixed to it, among other modifications. The...

If you were alive on September 11, 2001, you undoubtedly remember a fall day that dawned crystal-clear in the New York metropolitan area. You undoubtedly remember, as well, the exact moment you learned that a pair of passenger jets had been flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, followed by a third into the Pentagon and a fourth into a Pennsylvania field. “I had ridden my motorcycle to work that morning, and I distinctly remember the deep blue, cloudless sky and the crisp fall air,” said Tom Plucinsky then General Manager of BMW Motorcycles. “The air was so clear that the Manhattan skyline—including the twin towers—were backlit beautifully as I rode south on Highway 17 towards the office in Woodcliff...

Volkswagen, the largest supplier of electric cars in Germany and Europe in 2025, will be presenting an electric compact SUV at IAA MOBILITY in Munich (8-14 September): the ID. CROSS Concept. It is just as suitable for the city as it is for long journeys. Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, Head of the Brand Group Core and member of the Group Board of Management: "From the very beginning, my goal was to shape the best version of the Volkswagen brand of all time. The near-production concept car of the future ID. CROSS demonstrates that we are now truly delivering – with a new design, many technologies only seen in higher classes previously, improved operability and quality – and, at last, again the 'right' name. With this new...

Munich. Overall excellent performance in crash protection and well equipped with state-of-the-art crash avoidance technology – these are the requirements for a 5-star rating in the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme). The MINI Cooper 3-door and the MINI Aceman have been awarded this top rating by the European Consumer Protection Institute for their safety in all engine versions. The top rating was also achieved through the extensive standard equipment with safety-related driving assistance systems. Fourth NCAP top rating for the current MINI family. The top ratings for the MINI Cooper and MINI Aceman are not the first awards for the current MINI family: the all-electric MINI Cooper and MINI Countryman have also already...

Volkswagen will be presenting the results of three years of intensive development work at the IAA MOBILITY 2025 (8-14 September) in Munich, signalling the brand’s new direction. Inspired by the phrase “True Volkswagen”, the company has really honed in on typical Volkswagen strengths such as clean design with recognition factor, high standards of quality, an attractive price-performance ratio, intuitive operating concepts and innovative technologies. Volkswagen strengths: Focus on new design, high standards of quality, attractive price-performance ratio, innovative technologies and established names Large selection of electric cars: In addition to the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5 and ID.7, Volkswagen will offer four new electric cars in the small...

The development of BMW's first series model of the Neue Klasse, the new BMW iX3, was filmed over more than 2.5 years The documentary, available in four episodes on the BMW Group YouTube channel, covers the relevance of the Neue Klasse for the entire company, the development of the latest technologies, new design, and a new driving experience Additional detailed infotainment content shows the sustainability of the series model and the new design language The new corporate website marks the start of a new era Munich. For the BMW Group, the new BMW iX3 represents a milestone in the transformation affecting all areas of the company. An extensive video documentary on the BMW Group YouTube channel offers exclusive insights into the vision...