On July 2, BMW launched "Factory Genius," an AI-powered maintenance assistant that speeds up troubleshooting by suggesting solutions within seconds, cutting down diagnosis time.
Similar to a search engine, the tool scans internal data sources such as manuals, fault reports, and shift logs are updated daily for quick,

On June 26, BMW announced a major milestone in the construction of its new high-voltage battery assembly plant in Irlbach-Strasskirchen, Bavaria.
Just over a year after construction began, the production facilities are being installed, marking significant progress in the development of batteries for the upcoming Neue

On June 25, BMW UK announced that it will showcase several models at the Goodwood Estate, including the UK debuts of the BMW Vision Driving Experience, BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, BMW Concept Speedtop, and the new BMW M2 CS.
The BMW Vision Driving Experience will be on display in the Future Lab. Though not for producti

On June 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive, in a newsletter, announced that it is supplying formed parts and welded assemblies, including front and rear side members, front panels, and body forming parts for the Ford Puma and Ford Transit Courier BEV programs. These components are produced across the Craiova (Piteşti) plant in

On June 23, BMW i Ventures announced a lead investment in Qualytics, an enterprise platform for automated data quality. The USD 10 million oversubscribed Series A funding round included new and existing investors.
Qualytics empowers teams to proactively manage data quality with automated anomaly detection, intelligen

On June 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive, in a newsletter, announced that it has invested in the Iserlohn site in a new facility to produce HV clips for the BMW iX1 and Mini Countryman electric. The HV clip protects the high-voltage battery in the vehicle. This product is manufactured using a demanding welding process that m

On June 17, BMW Group announced that it will now use natural fiber composites in its regular production vehicles. After years of research and development, these eco-friendly materials have reached the quality needed for use in key car parts, including roofs.
Developed with Swiss clean-tech company Bcomp, the flax-bas

On June 12, BMW unveiled the updated XM range i.e., the two plug-in hybrid models. The high-performance BMW XM Label is now the only version with a V8 hybrid engine, while the BMW XM 50e, powered by a six-cylinder hybrid setup, continues unchanged.
The XM Label uses a V8 engine of 585 hp paired with an electric motor

On June 11, BMW announced that it is scaling up its Virtual Factory, using digital twins of over 30 production sites to speed up planning. What used to take weeks in real plants can now be tested virtually in days.
From now until 2027, over 40 new or updated models will be added to global production—first virtually,

On June 11, BMW announced that it is finishing development of the next-generation iX3, the first Neue Klasse production model. Prototypes are now being tested in Miramas, France, ahead of the official debut at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich in September 2025. Production will begin later in the year at the BMW Debrecen p

On June 9, BMW Argentina announced the launch of the new BMW 760i xDrive, a luxury sedan.
The vehicle was designed by José Casas, BMW’s Mexican Head of Exterior Design for midsize and premium models. Produced at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany with a EUR 300 million investment, the 760i xDrive features a 4.

BMW is holding firm to plans to build its first U.S.-made BEVs at the company’s Spartanburg vehicle assembly plant amid changing EV and trade conditions. New iX5 and iX7 models will be built in South Carolina as part of BMW’s USD 1.7 billion U.S. electrification investment, including USD 1 billion to upgrade the Spar

On June 6, BMW introduced outdoor automated driving for the first time at its Regensburg plant, Germany. Finished vehicles now move on their own from the assembly line, through a gate, and across the trailer yard for loading—without a driver.
Instead of using the car’s own sensors, BMW has installed external LiDAR se

On May 28 and 29, multiple U.S. media reported that BMW, Mercedes-Benz and VW are in talks with the Trump administration on a possible import tariff deal, hoping to gain some leverage from their U.S. investments and exports to soften the tariff costs, according to three people familiar with the matter.
The German OEM

On May 28, BMW announced that it is rolling out updates across its lineup, including improvements in electric drive technology, digital features, and standard equipment starting summer 2025.
BMW X1, X2, and 2 Series Active Tourer will get new exterior and interior options. The BMW 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupé wil

On May 28, BMW unveiled the new M2 CS, a high-performance version of the latest-generation M2. It will be built at BMW San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico and produced in limited numbers. It will be available in USA, Germany, and China, with sales starting in late summer 2025. In Germany, it will be priced at EUR 115,000

On May 20, MINI unveiled the new John Cooper Works Convertible, combining classic go-kart handling with a compact design ideal for city driving.
It is powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder twin-turbo gasoline engine, which generates the output of 231 hp and 380 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 secon

On May 20, BMW announced that it is testing Solid Power’s large-format all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) in a BMW i7 around Munich. ASSBs offer higher energy density in a more compact package, which could lead to longer range without added weight.
Since 2022, BMW and Solid Power have been working closely together to

On May 19, BMW announced that it is increasing digitalization in its Purchasing and Supplier Network using generative AI. To make operations more efficient and future-ready, BMW is speeding up its digital transformation with help from its IT hub in Romania. The hub is becoming a key center for AI expertise, with a gr

On May 16, BMW announced that it is increasing digitalization at its Landshut plant. Advanced technologies such as AI, smart logistics, and data-driven quality checks make it a key innovation hub.
AI-supported data analysis helps detect cyber threats early, while digital process controls and connected systems improve