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Popular exhibition to remain open until 12 April 2026 Young classics belonging to millennials evoke memories and emotions Staging of the thematic display islands with original designer fashion of the era The special “Youngtimer” exhibition at the Mercedes-Benz Museum has proven so popular with visitors that it is remaining open for six months longer than originally planned: the journey back in time to the automotive youth of the millennials can be seen in Collection Room 5 until 12 April 2026. Since April 2025, the show has been inspiring visitors with ten Mercedes-Benz icons from the 1990s and 2000s – from the SLK and the E 60 AMG to the SLR McLaren Roadster. The Museum has created a series of colourful and trendy thematic display...

The Jeep® brand charges into the future with the debut of the 2026 Jeep Recon, the first and only, fully electric, Trail Rated SUV in the industry. Jeep Recon delivers legendary Jeep 4x4 capability in a fully electrified package. Introducing the All-new, All-electric 2026 Jeep® Recon: Trail Rated Capability, Electrified Built for adventure, the all-new 2026 Jeep® Recon is the only fully electric Trail Rated SUV, delivering rugged capability in a fully electrified form Electrified and trail ready, the Jeep Recon delivers 650 horsepower, 620 lb.-ft. of instant torque and an estimated all-electric range of up to 250 miles, plus 0-60 mph acceleration in as low as 3.6 seconds Jeep brand-exclusive Selec-Terrain traction management system...

Munich. BMW models have achieved outstanding results at two prestigious German awards events. The BMW iX3 (BMW iX3 50 xDrive: energy consumption, combined: 17.9–15.1 kWh/100 km (WLTP); CO2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km (WLTP); electric range: 679–805 km (WLTP); CO2 class(es): A)** – the first Neue Klasse model – won the “Golden Steering Wheel” as the “Best Innovation” of 2025. Another one of the “Golden Steering Wheels” awarded by German “Auto Bild” and “Bild am Sonntag” went to the BMW M5 Touring (energy consumption, weighted, combined: 18.1–17.6 kWh/100 km and 5.3–5.0 l/100 km (WLTP); CO2 emissions, weighted, combined: 119–114 g/km (WLTP); CO2 classes: with discharged battery G, weighted, combined D–C; fuel consumption with discharged...

With the ‘Goldene Lenkrad’ (The Golden Steering Wheel) award, the trade magazine AUTO BILD and the BILD am SONNTAG newspaper recognise outstanding new models every year. This year, the Volkswagen brand has achieved exceptional success and is the first manufacturer in the 49-year history of the Golden Steering Wheel to win in as many as four categories. The Golf GTI EDITION 50 prevails in the compact class against two electrically powered competitors, while the ID.7 GTX Tourer wins in the upper mid-size class against two models from German premium manufacturers. The new Tayron wins as the best family car against two SUVs from the Czech Republic and Sweden, and the new T-Roc, which will be available at dealerships from this week, receives...

Since its founding in 1975, BMW of North America has occupied a number of buildings in northern New Jersey, which themselves offer a fascinating glimpse at the company’s adaptations to increasing sales as well as new models of working in the post-pandemic era. Upon its founding in 1975, BMW of North America inherited its headquarters building in Montvale from Hoffman Motors Corporation. Though it was strikingly designed by Rotwein + Blake, the building was intended to house a relatively small distributorship importing some 13,000 cars per year—not an important branch of a global automaker with 370 employees and sales of 100,000 cars per year, as BMW NA had become a decade later. An expansion was required, and in 1986 BMW of North...

A limited-edition BMW M340i xDrive commemorating 50 years of the 3 Series. Five exclusive design packages inspired by colors from historic generations. Extended Merino Leather offered for the first time in a US-market 3 Series. BMW M Performance exhaust and carbon fiber rear spoiler. MSRP of $75,200 plus $1,175 destination and handling. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – November 16, 2025… In July of 1975 at Olympic Stadium in Munich, the world was introduced to the very first BMW 3 Series. The 3 Series has since become the byword for ‘sports sedan’ and has embodied the very soul of BMW for five decades. Today, BMW marks this anniversary with a special, limited-edition 3 Series: the 2026 BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition. The 50 Jahre Edition pays...

Toyota announces the all-new Hilux, including a first battery electric version of the iconic pick-up Toyota reveals the all-new ninth generation of its legendary Hilux pick-up New model is fully aligned with Toyota’s multipath philosophy, giving customers multiple powertrain options to best meet their needs and local driving conditions The first battery electric Hilux, Hilux Hybrid 48V, the volume-seller for Western Europe; Diesel and petrol combustion engines, for Toyota’s Eastern European markets Confirmation of a hydrogen fuel cell electric Hilux, scheduled to arrive in 2028 Double Cab body style, electric power steering* and all-wheel drive adopted across the range New tough-agile exterior design and all-round elevation of...

Macau. BMW M Motorsport celebrated another success at the FIA GT World Cup in the narrow street canyons of Macau (CHN): Raffaele Marciello (SUI) claimed second place on the podium in the #53 BMW M4 GT3 EVO of ROWE Racing. Sheldon van der Linde (RSA) delivered a strong comeback drive in the Team WRT #31 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, sporting its special Shell livery. His charge brought him up to sixth place in Sunday’s main race. The FIA GT World Cup, held as part of the legendary Macau Grand Prix on the Guia Circuit, traditionally marks the spectacular finale of the GT3 racing season. After Friday’s qualifying session came the 12-lap qualification race on Saturday, followed by the 16-lap main race on Sunday. Marciello secured fifth place in...

Macau. The BMW road racers once again proved unbeatable on the spectacular Guia Circuit in Macau. At the 57th edition of the legendary Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, they secured a 1-2-3 finish, resulting in an all-BMW podium. The dominant rider of the race weekend was Davey Todd (GBR) on the #8 BMW M 1000 RR of Zeeco BMW Motorrad; after topping both practice and qualifying, the Briton rode to victory through the narrow urban canyons. His teammate Peter Hickman (GBR) and Erno Kostamo (FIN / Racing for Inclusion by RVS) completed the BMW success by finishing second and third. It was the second time Todd lifted the coveted Macau winner’s trophy. He also stood on the top step of the podium last year. However, that time the actual race...

New Supersports brings rear wheel drive and sub-two-tonne weight to the Continental GT for the first time 666 PS and 800 Nm twin-turbo non-hybrid V8 engine brings scintillating purist-focused performance Significant uplift in lateral performance, up to 1.3g Strictly limited to 500 individually-numbered examples 100 years since the first Bentley ‘Super Sports’, the first Bentley capable of exceeding 100 mph Extensive aerodynamic modifications result in the most purposeful exterior design to a Continental GT Two-seat cabin introduces new sports seats, set lower in the car Orders open March 2026, production starts Q4 2026 (Crewe, 14 November 2025) 100 years after the birth of the first Bentley ‘Super Sports’, the nameplate returns to...

New for 2026, Jeep® Wrangler Moab 392 features a 6.4-liter, 470-horsepower, V-8 engine with 470 lb.-ft. of torque, 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels, 35-inch all-terrain tires, 4.56 axle ratio, 2.72:1 Selec-Trac full-time T-case, plus two-mode dual exhaust, cold-air intake hood with water separator and more. Auburn Hills, Mich. November 12, 2025- New for 2026 Wrangler Moab 392 features a 6.4-liter, 470-horsepower, V-8 engine with 470 lb.-ft. of torque, 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels, 35-inch all-terrain tires, 4.56 axle ratio, 2.72:1 Selec-Trac full-time T-case, plus two-mode dual exhaust, cold-air intake hood with water separator and more Enhanced door hinge system makes door removal quicker and easier than ever to enjoy open-air...

115 days before its first race in Formula 1, Audi provided a preview of the company’s presence in the pinnacle of motorsport at its Brand Experience Center in Munich. Just like in future production models, Audi will bring uncompromising clarity to the racetrack and beyond. Audi R26 Concept previews the brand’s Formula 1 identity Uncompromising clarity on and off the racetrack CEO Gernot Döllner: “Entering Formula 1 is the next chapter in the company’s renewal” “By entering the pinnacle of motorsport, Audi is making a clear, ambitious statement,” says Audi CEO Gernot Döllner. “It is the next chapter in the company’s renewal. Formula 1 will be a catalyst for the change towards a leaner, faster and more innovative Audi.” According to...

Audi has unveiled its new Formula 1 design. The brand will enter the pinnacle of motorsport in 2026. Here are the key statements from Audi CEO Gernot Döllner, Head of Audi F1 Project Mattia Binotto, Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley, and Audi Chief Creative Officer Massimo Frascella. Gernot Döllner Audi CEO “Our entry into Formula 1 is part of something bigger. It’s the next step in the company’s renewal, designed to strengthen our competitiveness on the global stage. In Formula 1, every second counts. Success demands performance, precision and teamwork. This mindset will drive a new performance culture across the entire company and a catalyst for change towards a leaner, faster, and more innovative Audi.” “Of course, Formula 1 is...

Los Angeles, CA – November 12, 2025 – As MINI accelerates into a new era of digitalization, sustainable design, and electrification, its creative DNA continues to be shaped by BMW Group’s global innovation studio, Designworks. Acting as both a design incubator and strategic think tank , Designworks has played a pivotal role in evolving MINI from a revived British icon into a forward-looking, human-centric mobility brand. From early design concepts contributing to the MINI relaunch in 2001, to the digital “phygital” experiences defining MINI’s next generation, Designworks’ influence is visible across a multitude of touchpoints over the brand’s journey. A Legacy of Reinvention Designworks’ collaboration with MINI dates back to the...

The all-new GLB is currently undergoing cold-weather testing in the climatic wind tunnels Technology can simulate temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius and extreme blizzards First glimpse inside the new compact SUV, offering space for up to seven people Optional MBUX Superscreen and a more flexible interior Icy cold and heavy snowfall during the final miles. Windscreen wipers and heating running at full blast to keep the view clear for the driver and the passengers warm. Anyone who enjoys skiing or snowboarding will appreciate how extreme these conditions can be. The engineers at Mercedes‑Benz also understand this because they are currently completing intensive cold-weather testing with the all-new GLB at the Mercedes Technology...

The current Mercedes-Benz design reflects the distinctive shape of the honeycomb radiator The Mercedes 35 hp is considered the first modern automobile and is the very first Mercedes Designed with impulses from motorsport and equally suitable for racing and everyday use Revolutionary overall design just 14 years after the invention of the automobile with high-performance engine, honeycomb radiator, low centre of gravity and long wheelbase In 1901, the Mercedes 35 hp dominates the famous race week in Nice The new Mercedes-Benz GLC inspires with its powerful reinterpretation of the classic Mercedes radiator grille introduced in 1900. This iconic face of Mercedes-Benz automobiles traces its origins to the very first Mercedes, which was...

Munich/ Island. For nature lovers, Iceland, is a true dream destination - and the easiest way to explore it is by car. Even though much has changed in the land of geysers, volcanoes, glaciers and endless mountain ranges, Iceland is always good for an adventure or two - and so is the MINI Countryman SE ALL4. There are just under 2,700 kilometres as the crow flies between Munich and Reykjavik in the south of Iceland - and a few more to the Westfjords. By road, it is around 2,300 kilometres plus a two-day ferry crossing from Hirtshals in Denmark to Sedisfjödur. The MINI Countryman SE ALL4 is off-road ready. Apart from the road network in the capital Reykjavik, there is hardly much more tarmac than the Ring Road, which is the easiest way...

The establishment of BMW of North America in 1975 laid the foundation for the BMW Group’s nationwide business footprint in the U.S. Today, the BMW Group’s U.S. business includes nearly 30 locations in 12 states and contributes heavily to the company’s global success. U.S. design studio in Santa Monica plays a critical role in shaping the future of BMW Group design, user interface, and user experience. The 50th anniversary of the BMW 3 Series is celebrated in the Petersen Automotive Museum’s “The Ultimate Racing Machine. 50 Years of the BMW 3 Series in Motorsports” exhibit. Santa Monica, CA – November 11, 2025… In celebration of a half-century of innovation in the U.S., the BMW Group today hosted an exclusive media program at its...

BMW Museum. The BMW Museum in Munich takes its visitors on an impressive journey through more than 100 years of car and motorcycle history shaped by wonderment, innovation, dynamism and the joy of the open road on two wheels and four. It charts a course from the early days to the present day, and in so doing paints a comprehensive picture of the BMW brand’s talent for innovation. Good news about the Museum has travelled fast: with over 840,000 visitors in the past year, it is one of Munich’s most popular. The BMW Museum is part of BMW Group Classic – the wing of the company charged with nurturing the history of BMW and everything that involves. History and Architecture. Summary. The Rotunda, popularly known as the “Bowl”, is the...

Since its founding in 1972, BMW Motorsport has supplied a bevy of race-ready cars to customers worldwide, but few of those cars were suitable for racing in North America. On this continent, sanctioning bodies tend to impose their own, often idiosyncratic rules, which excluded nearly all of BMW Motorsport’s customer-racing touring and GT cars. While BMW of North America’s factory team was adapting Euro-spec racing cars to IMSA specification, private customers who wanted to race BMWs had to convert street cars into race cars. BMW Motorsport didn’t want to sell cars like the endurance-racing Z4 M Coupe or E92 M3 GT4 in markets without an official structure for parts and technical support. Since BMW NA had no such structure, US racers...

Munich. This coming weekend, BMW M Team WRT will make its debut with the BMW M Hybrid V8 in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA series) during the official sanctioned test at Daytona (USA). The hypercar from BMW M Motorsport will hit the track at the International Speedway sporting its new design and, for the first time, its new headlights. The track lights combine cutting-edge lighting technology with iconic design. Over the two test days, six BMW M works drivers will take the wheel of the two BMW M Hybrid V8s. The aerodynamic updates to the BMW M Hybrid V8 for the 2026 season were already showcased during previous test drives, including the smaller kidney grille and the modified front splitter designed to optimise...