Sokolov/Munich. The BMW Group celebrated the launch of its new test site in Sokolov (Czechia), the Future Mobility Development Center (FMDC). With Petr Očko, the Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade in Czechia, and Petr Kulhánek, the Governor of the Karlovy Vary region, in attendance, Ilka Hortsmeier, BMW Group’s Board Member for People and Real… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group launches test track for automated driving and parking in Sokolov.002869
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@BMW: Seven Automakers Unite to Create a Leading High-Powered Charging Network Across North America002868
Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America, by making EV charging more convenient, accessible and reliable. The joint venture will include the development of a new, high-powered charging… Continue reading @BMW: Seven Automakers Unite to Create a Leading High-Powered Charging Network Across North America002868
@BMW: WorldSBK at Most: Michael van der Mark back in the saddle of the BMW M 1000 RR.002867
Munich. The last race weekend of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) before the summer break is scheduled for the upcoming weekend for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. The eighth round of the season will take place from 28th to 30th July at Most, Czech Republic. Michael van der Mark (NED) will be back in the… Continue reading @BMW: WorldSBK at Most: Michael van der Mark back in the saddle of the BMW M 1000 RR.002867
@BMW: BMW Motorrad presents BMW Motorrad Welt.002866
Munich. With BMW Motorrad Welt, BMW Motorrad is creating its own world of experience around everything to do with the brand and its motorcycles for the first time in its 100-year history. The location was not chosen at random, but is set right in the heart of BMW Motorrad production, on the grounds of the… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Motorrad presents BMW Motorrad Welt.002866
@BMW: BMW M Motorsport News, 24th July 2023002865
Björn Lellmann, Head of Customer Racing at BMW M Motorsport: “In this issue of our newsletter, there is one topic that really stands out from my perspective: We have experienced an incredible winning streak with our new BMW M4 GT4 these past two weeks. Whether in Europe, Asia, or the USA,the car was almost unbeatable… Continue reading @BMW: BMW M Motorsport News, 24th July 2023002865
@BMW: Postcard Story. The MINI Cooper SE in Hamburg.002864
Thanks to its powerful electric motor, the all-electric MINI is ideal for exploring the streets along the Alster to the Elbphilharmonie in an environmentally friendly way. The MINI Cooper SE in the Resolute Edition impresses not only with its sportive design, but also with its performance. The 135kW/184 hp accelerate the vehicle from 0 to… Continue reading @BMW: Postcard Story. The MINI Cooper SE in Hamburg.002864
@BMW: “Eight times five is 50”: Plant Dingolfing celebrates start of BMW i5 production during anniversary year002863
Dingolfing. The new BMW 5 Series, including the all-new fully-electric BMW i5, celebrated the official start of production today at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, in the presence of Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder. The site in Lower Bavaria, which is celebrating 50 years of BMW automotive production in 2023, has now ramped up its third fully-electric… Continue reading @BMW: “Eight times five is 50”: Plant Dingolfing celebrates start of BMW i5 production during anniversary year002863
@BMW: BMW Opens New Shanghai R&D Center. China R&D Strategy Upgraded for Next-level Digital User Experiences.002862
Shanghai. On July 18, 2023, the BMW Group further expanded its R&D footprint in China with the opening of a new R&D Center in Shanghai. China is already home to BMW Group’s largest R&D system outside of Germany, with locations in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang and Nanjing. Based on the concept of open innovation, all BMW’s… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Opens New Shanghai R&D Center. China R&D Strategy Upgraded for Next-level Digital User Experiences.002862
@BMW: BMW Group Plant Regensburg hits production milestone: 1,000,000th BMW X1 built at site002861
+++ Landmark vehicle is fully-electric BMW iX1 in Alpine White +++ Plant Director Carsten Regent: “BMW Group in Regensburg builds highly attractive electric vehicles for premium compact class – BMW iX1 is very popular with customers around the world” Regensburg. Today’s production landmark marks another milestone in the nearly 40-year history of the BMW Group’s… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group Plant Regensburg hits production milestone: 1,000,000th BMW X1 built at site002861
@BMW: Postcard Story. The MINI Cooper SE Convertible.002860
With the top down, you can enjoy the open-air go-kart feeling in the MINI Cooper SE Convertible. The vehicle not only impresses on narrow coastal roads, but the performance of the all-electric convertible can also be tested on the mountainous roads of Mallorca. The 135 kW/184 hp electric motor favours agile and easily controllable handling.… Continue reading @BMW: Postcard Story. The MINI Cooper SE Convertible.002860