On April 16, BMW Austria started production on a second electric motor line at its Steyr plant, increasing its overall production capacity as planned.
The first line began operations last year, producing over 8,500 motors for BMW iX3 in 2025. With the new line and higher output, the plant expects to produce over 100,

On April 15, BMW announced that Gen6 battery cells for the BMW i7’s battery are manufactured using energy from renewable sources. The same applies to anode and cathode materials, with cell production partly using recycled lithium, cobalt, and nickel. This reduces the overall supply chain CO2 footprint of the Gen6 bat

On April 14, BMW Group reported a significant increase in demand for fully electric vehicles in Europe, driven by strong interest in the BMW iX3, the first model of its Neue Klasse platform.
The company recorded a 40% year-on-year rise in BEV orders in Europe during the first quarter of 2026, with more than 50,000 or

On April 14, IONNA, the joint venture charging network founded by BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota, announced a strategic partnership with leading convenience brand Circle K, with more than 7,300 stores in the U.S., to significantly expand access to high-powered EV chargi

On April 9, BMW Group developed a new hydrogen tank technology for BMW iX5 Hydrogen that increases the driving range to about 750 km. The new design improves how hydrogen is stored in the vehicle.
BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage system uses space more efficiently and works alongside the Gen6 high-voltage battery without re

On April 8, BMW Group India announced that it sold 4,567 cars in Q1 2026, ending March, up 17% YoY. EV sales led the growth with 1,185 BMW and MINI electric vehicles sold, up 83% YoY, accounting for 26% of total sales and giving the group over 70% market share in India's luxury EV segment.  Its long wheelbase models

On April 7, BMW Group announced a partnership with Rimac Technology to develop the high-voltage battery system for the new all-electric BMW i7.
The collaboration focuses on integrating BMW’s sixth generation eDrive technology (Gen6), which introduces cylindrical lithium-ion cells with approximately 20% higher energy

On April 2, BMW Group announced that its new plant in Irlbach-Straßkirchen, Germany, will produce its sixth-generation high-voltage batteries. The site is one of five new BMW battery plants worldwide and is the first BMW facility to be fully planned, built, and handed over using digital methods. The plant began const

On April 2, BMW announced that its Munich plant has been upgraded with modern technology. The plant is now more efficient, flexible, and digital, and is ready to support EVs and the Neue Klasse. Even during redevelopment, the plant continued producing up to 1,000 vehicles per day. New facilities such as body shop, mo

Appning by FORVIA announced at Radiodays Europe 2026 in Riga (Latvia) its official partnership with Radioplayer to enhance in-car audio access.
The collaboration enables broadcasters to launch branded radio apps directly inside cars without needing to create or maintain automotive software. This simplifies in-car app

On March 31, BMW announced that it is testing driver assistance systems using simulations and test vehicles. Now, image data from real traffic situations in customer vehicles can help improve these systems even more.
From April 1, 2026, BMW in Germany can collect image data from new vehicles that have the required se

Hanon Systems announced that it is supplying its highly integrated cooling module for BMW’s fully electric SUV, iX3.
The system integrates several components — including the innovative eCompressor, electronic expansion valve block, a combined water-cooled condenser, and internal heat exchanger, chiller, A/C lines, an

On March 31, BMW introduced the entry-level model BMW iX3 40, an all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle from its Neue Klasse lineup.
BMW iX3 40 uses the new sixth-generation (Gen6) eDrive technology with 800-volt architecture. It has a rear-mounted electric motor which generates output of 320 hp and 500 Nm of torque. I

On March 27, HIPA announced that BMW is expanding its operations in Hungary with a new business service center. The EUR 4.3 million investment will establish a service hub in the Debrecen plant, where BMW has been producing the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse series since October 2025.
The project is expected to create 50 high-v

Announced on March 23, 2026, BMW highlighted the iX3 50 xDrive M Sport at the 47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). This model is the first in BMW’s Neue Klasse lineup, reflecting the company’s focus on electric powertrains and advanced in-car technology. The all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is pric

On March 26, BMW Group announced that it is moving its Recycling and Dismantling Centre (RDC) from Unterschleissheim near Munich to its site in Wackersdorf, Germany. The new facility will be a modern competence centre for circularity, focusing on advanced vehicle dismantling and recycling. It is expected to start ope

On March 24, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that BMW Brilliance Automotive Limited (BMW Brilliance) and BMW China Automotive Trading Ltd. (BMW China) recently filed recall plans as follows.
BMW Brilliance:
-          Recall number S2026M0032V: 133,849 5-series models manufactured

On March 23, FORVIA HELLA announced that it has developed and produced the world’s first Front Phygital Shields for the new all-electric BMW iX3.  Front Phygital Shields are designed as a scalable platform that integrates lighting functionality, decorative elements for vehicle styling, and sensor technology. It reduc

Reported on March 20, 2026, BMW Group Thailand cautioned that the country’s automotive recovery may face challenges, as luxury car sales are expected to remain stable throughout the year. The company cited rising oil prices and Middle East tensions as potential pressures on consumer confidence that could influence sp

On March 18, 2026, BMW India launched the new M2 CS for INR 16.66 million, to be sold as a CBU in limited numbers. The M2 CS uses an upgraded 3.0‑litre S58 inline-six with M TwinPower Turbo, producing 390 kW and 650 Nm, enabling 0–100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a 302 km/h top speed, with an 8‑speed M Steptronic and rear