On February 5, the BMW Group announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with PreZero, the international circular economy company and part of the Schwarz Group. The partnership aims on developing a business model for recycling end-of-life vehicles and creating a closed-loop system for materials and

On February 4, BMW announced that its Munich plant launched production of the first near-series test vehicles for the new BMW i3. This marks the beginning of the final preparation phase for the start of series production in the second half of 2026.
The plant logistics and production processes are working in real cond

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) has entered into a long-term supply agreement with BMW Group covering future passenger car drive systems, centered on the continued supply and development of its 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP). The several-billion-euro contract extends into the late 2030s and includes applications acr

Announced on January 26, 2026, BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand has begun local production of its first-ever BEV model at the Rayong plant with the BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport. The model completes the locally assembled BMW 5 Series range, giving customers a full choice of ICE, PHEV, and BEV powertrains.
Power comes from

Announced on January 26, 2026, BMW Group Thailand retained its position as the leader in the Thai premium automotive market for the sixth consecutive year in 2025, achieving a combined market share of 47% with 12,247 vehicle registrations across BMW and MINI brands.
Electrification continued to drive growth, with com

On January 28, BMW unveiled the new all-electric MINI Countryman E and MINI Countryman SE All4, set to launch in March 2026. These models introduce major technology upgrades and improved efficiency.
The MINI Countryman E offers a driving range of up to 501 km, while the Countryman SE All4 delivers up to 467 km. The e

On January 28, BMW announced model updates for spring 2026.
BMW iX1 and BMW iX2 electric models will receive new silicon-carbide (SiC) inverters, which improve efficiency, reduce energy use, and increase driving range by over 40 km. The update applies to BMW iX1 eDrive20, BMW iX1 xDrive30, BMW iX2 eDrive20, and BMW i

As of November 2025, BMW Group's sales in China fell by 10.4% year-on-year.
In the past, the “Blue Sky and White Clouds” emblem of the BMW X5 symbolized undisputed prestige. Today, a gap of up to CNY150,000 ($21,500) between its actual transaction price and the official manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) ha

On January 27, BMW Welt handed over the first BMW iX3 vehicles to customers in Germany. The event took place in the presence of the BMW CEO and Head of BMW Group Germany.
It is the first model of the Neue Klasse and features sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology, offering up to 805 km range and 400 kW fast charging.

On January 21, BMW announced that it will launch BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase, all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle, which is designed specifically for the Chinese market. It will also make its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show 2026, which will run from April 24 to May 3, and go on sale in the second half of the year.

Reported on January 16, 2026, BMW Group Malaysia delivered over 10,800 vehicles across the BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad brands in 2025, about 20% fewer than in 2024, while retaining its position as Malaysia’s leading premium automaker for the sixth consecutive year.
Fully electric deliveries exceeded 2,700 units acros

On January 21, multiple sources reported that BMW has secured the planned U.S. production launch of its battery-electric vehicles in late 2026 after resolving concerns over battery cell supply disruptions following a construction halt at an AESC plant in South Carolina.
BMW’s purchasing chief Nicolai Martin told Germ

Reported on January 17, 2026, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. revealed that BMW Philippines delivered a strong 2025, posting 17% growth to 950 units sold despite a 12% contraction in the Philippine luxury car market.
Sales accelerated in the final four months, exceeding 100 units per month, driven largely by PHEV mod

Reported on January 16, 2026, BMW Group Malaysia has established a partnership with Universiti Malaya (UM) for the research and development of second-life applications for used EV batteries, with a focus on energy storage and rural and community electrification. 
The collaboration will see BMW Group Malaysia supplyin

Reported on January 15, 2026, BMW Group Malaysia launched the BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro, its first locally assembled (CKD) electric vehicle (EV) in Malaysia and in the Asia-Pacific region. The model is priced from MYR 368,800 and qualifies for tax exemption through December 31, 2027, as a locally assembled (CKD) EV

On January 14, BMW announced that it will introduce its fully electric drivetrain in M models based on Neue Klasse performance from 2027. The models will offer strong acceleration, track-ready performance, long driving range, fast charging with 800-volt technology, and efficient energy recovery for daily use.
The veh

On January 9, BMW Group announced its sales results for Q4 2025 and YTD December 2025. BMW Group vehicle sales were down by 4.1% YoY to 667,981 units in Q4, and the sales were up by 0.5% YoY to 2,463,715 units in YTD December 2025.
BMW Group's sales of fully-electric vehicles (BEVs) were down by 10.5% YoY to 118,635

On January 8, BMW Group India achieved its annual car sales target of 18,001 units in calendar year (CY) 2025, marking a 14% year-on-year (yoy) growth. BMW delivered 17,271 units, and MINI delivered 730 units. Q4 car sales reached an all-time high of 6,023 units with 17% growth year-on-year.
BMW Group India delivered

On January 7, BMW Group produced over one million vehicles at its German plants last year, accounting for one in four cars made in Germany. In total, Germany produced 4.15 million vehicles, according to the German Association of the Automotive Industry.
BMW’s plants in Dingolfing, Leipzig, Munich, and Regensburg are

On January 5, BMW announced that it will showcase the first model of the Neue Klasse iX3 at CES 2026, Las Vegas. The model introduces future technologies that will be used across the BMW lineup.
BMW is introducing the next-generation, AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. For the first time, it includes Amaz