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

On March 18, BMW revealed the second Neue Klasse model i.e., the all-new i3 50 xDrive, a D-segment electric sedan  following the all-new iX3, a D-segment electric SUV. It has dual motors (front and rear), which generate output of 469 hp and 645 Nm of torque.
BMW i3 based on the 3 Series will be built at BMW’s Munich

On March 16, BMW announced that it is using a full 360° sustainability approach for BMW i3, focusing on reducing emissions throughout the entire life cycle starting from design and production to use and recycling.
BMW i3 50 xDrive can produce fewer carbon emissions than a similar gasoline or diesel car within just 1–

On March 12, BMW announced that it is observing strong demand BMW iX3. One in three pre-orders for fully electric BMW cars in Europe is for the BMW iX3. Due to the high demand, the plant in Debrecen, Hungary, is already operating in two shifts.
Oliver Zipse, the Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, further

On March 16, Hydrovolt partnered with BMW Group Norway to provide battery recycling services for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the Norwegian market.
The partnership involves collecting discarded EV batteries from BMW Group’s electric vehicles across Norway. These batteries will be transported from various colle

On March 12, the BMW AG held the Annual Conference 2026, followed by a Q&A session, and the Analyst and Investor Q&A. The Q&A session was presented by Mr. Oliver Zipse, present CEO,  Mr. Walter Mertl, CFO and other executives. 
Q1. What are your expectations for the upcoming i3 and what is its significance for BMW? W

On March 12, BMW Group inaugurated BMW Group TechWorks Brasil in São Paulo, a new IT hub fully operated by Act Digital. The initiative involves a projected investment of over BRL 600 million (more than USD 100 million) over five years.
The new center joins BMW’s global DevOps IT hub network and will focus on developi

On March 12, BMW Group reported its 2025 full-year financial results, highlighting resilience in a challenging environment and continued growth in electrified vehicles.
For full-year 2025, BMW group reported revenue of EUR 133.5 billion (down 6.3%) and EBIT of EUR 10.2 billion (down 11.5%). The group showed  EBIT mar

On March 5, BMW initiated the prototype winter testing of the latest generation of 3 Series i.e. the first Neue Klasse sedan, the fully electric BMW i3 at BMW’s test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden.
Engineers are completing final driving tests on snowy roads and frozen lakes. On slippery roads, the system provides stable

On March 6, BMW Austria announced that a second production line for electric motors will start series production at the Steyr plant to increase output in 2026. This will support the production ramp-up of BMW’s Neue Klasse vehicles.
The future pipeline is strong i.e., new models such as BMW i3 and BMW X5, which is off

On March 5, BMW Manufacturing confirmed that it led the nation in automotive exports by value during 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce. In 2025, the Plant Spartanburg exported nearly 200,000 BMW X models with a total export value of USD 9 billion. Additionally, during the period from

On March 4, the BMW Group announced that it continues to invest in Additive Manufacturing and elevates the technology to the next industrial level. The Head of Additive Manufacturing, BMW Group, stated that it is integrating new manufacturing technologies such as Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) into the BMW Gr

On February 27, BMW Group announced the launch of its first European pilot project for humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant, advancing the use of “Physical AI” in vehicle production.
The initiative builds on a previous pilot at the Spartanburg plant in the United States and aims to integrate AI-enabled humanoid robot

BMW Group signed a memorandum of understanding with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) for cooperation on carbon reduction across the power battery supply chain to systematically reduce EV carbon footprints and deepen sustainable development. BMW Group emphasized the importance of open cooperation and i

On February 19, multiple sources reported that Global Auto Group, the official agent of the BMW Group in Egypt, has rolled out the first batch of the fourth-generation BMW X3 from its manufacturing facility in 6th of October City, Egypt.
The all-new BMW X3 is offered in Egypt with two TwinPower Turbo engine options.

On February 23, thyssenkrupp Steel announced that it will supply bluemint recycled CO₂-reduced steel to the BMW Group from 2026 for use in series production, for the outer panels, interior parts, and battery housing of the BMW iX3. The material has a high proportion of recycled material and achieves CO₂ savings verif

On February 16, BMW India launched the X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro for INR 7.45 million, adding a higher‑powered gasoline variant that is locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai. The SUV is powered by a 2.0‑litre four‑cylinder turbo‑gasoline engine with 48V mild‑hybrid technology, developing 258 hp and 400 Nm, and d

On February 16, Infineon Technologies AG announced its role in supporting the software-defined vehicle architecture of BMW’s Neue Klasse platform. The company will also showcase the BMW iX3, the first Neue Klasse model, at its Annual General Meeting.
The Neue Klasse platform features a scalable electronic architectur

On February 13, BMW announced that its Dingolfing plant, Germany, has started using automated surface inspection for unpainted car bodies in regular production. This follows a major two-year project, with around EUR 10 million invested to improve and reorganize the body shop’s finishing and inspection area.
The new s

On February 12, BMW Group announced that ALPINA is now presented as an exclusive brand under BMW Group.
The new badge design was revealed, which shows the updated wordmark that gives the brand a modern and premium look. The badge keeps the historic elements, such as the throttle body and crankshaft. The transparent l