Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – Sept. 19, 2022 . . . Chandler Hull will make his 100th start in a BMW racing car during the Sept. 24-25 SRO GT World Challenge America weekend at Sebring International Raceway. Turning 28 years old on Sept. 26th, the young Texan will reach the milestone driving the No. 94 BimmerWorld… Continue reading @BMW: Chandler Hull to Record 100th BMW Race Start during SRO Sebring Weekend.002257
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@BMW: BMW Group Sustainability through Innovation 2022.002256
Innovation as the key to sustainable mobility. Newly-developed BMW round cells optimised for NEUE KLASSE architecture Costs for whole high-voltage battery up to 50% lower than for current generation CO2-reduced production – through green power and secondary material Development head Weber: “Huge leap in technology for energy density, charging speed and range” Purchasing head Post:… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group Sustainability through Innovation 2022.002256
@BMW: Bol d‘Or: Technical issue thwarts BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team from pole position.002255
Le Castellet. The finale of this season’s FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), the 85th staging of the Bol d’Or at Le Castellet (FRA), began with the highly-acclaimed first FIM EWC pole position for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team, but ended in disappointment. The team was forced to retire with a technical issue, having… Continue reading @BMW: Bol d‘Or: Technical issue thwarts BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team from pole position.002255
@BMW: Garrett Gerloff joins the BMW Motorrad Motorsport family in 2023.002254
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 15, 2022…BMW Motorrad Motorsport will welcome an addition from the United States of America next year. American Garrett Gerloff will line up as a BMW Motorrad factory rider in the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). The 27-year-old will start for the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team next season. Gerloff started… Continue reading @BMW: Garrett Gerloff joins the BMW Motorrad Motorsport family in 2023.002254
@BMW: Garrett Gerloff joins the BMW Motorrad Motorsport family in 2023.002253
Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport will welcome an addition from the United States of America next year. American Garrett Gerloff will compete as a BMW Motorrad factory rider in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) from 2023. The 27-year-old will start for the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team next season. Gerloff started his career in… Continue reading @BMW: Garrett Gerloff joins the BMW Motorrad Motorsport family in 2023.002253
@BMW: BMW Motorrad presents Akrapovič rear silencers for the BMW R 18.002252
Munich. The extensive customising programme from BMW Motorrad for the BMW R 18 is now getting a sonorous boost from new Akrapovič rear silencers. 97 mm shorter than the two standard rear silencers, they are made of durable stainless steel, coated in matt black and, together with a silver end cap adjustable in 90-degree steps,… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Motorrad presents Akrapovič rear silencers for the BMW R 18.002252
@BMW: FIM EWC season finale: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team ready for anniversary edition of the Bol d‘Or.002251
Le Castellet. The anniversary edition of the renowned Bol d’Or at Le Castellet (FRA) marks the season finale of the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team this weekend (17th/18th September). The 24-hour classic, first held in 1922, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. In action on the #37… Continue reading @BMW: FIM EWC season finale: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team ready for anniversary edition of the Bol d‘Or.002251
@BMW: Revolution in the car industry: Parts made from recycled fishing nets.002250
Munich. In a first for the automotive industry, the models of the NEUE KLASSE due to be launched from 2025 onwards will feature trim parts made of plastic whose raw material contains around 30 percent recycled fishing nets and ropes. This raw material is proactively sourced at ports all around the world to ensure that… Continue reading @BMW: Revolution in the car industry: Parts made from recycled fishing nets.002250
@BMW: BMW M Motorsport News, 13th September 2022.002249
NLS: Seven class wins at first 12h Nürburgring. A first for the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) was, as part of the NLS, a 12-hour race, held at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (GER) for the first time at the weekend. The race was split into two parts, with six hours on Saturday and six hours on Sunday.… Continue reading @BMW: BMW M Motorsport News, 13th September 2022.002249
@BMW: Charging without an app and card: BMW Group introduces Plug & Charge function and is the first manufacturer to integrate multiple charging contracts in the car.002248
Innovative offer combines convenient charging with unique flexibility. The vehicle independently authenticates itself at charging stations using digitally stored registration data. Available from mid-2023. Munich. With pioneering innovations in the field of digital vehicle functions, the BMW Group is once again helping to make electric mobility more convenient and attractive. From mid-2023, a Plug&Charge function… Continue reading @BMW: Charging without an app and card: BMW Group introduces Plug & Charge function and is the first manufacturer to integrate multiple charging contracts in the car.002248