On December 17, BMW launched three new in-car apps i.e., M Cockpit, M Drag Meter, and M Channel. These apps are now available worldwide on the new BMW iX3 with M Sport Package and M Sport Package Pro. In the future, other BMW M models running BMW Operating System X will also get access.
M Cockpit: shows real-time veh

On December 17, BMW Group announced that it will showcase the new iX3, the first model based on the Neue Klasse platform at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
BMW will showcase its Panoramic iDrive, featuring a large dashboard-wide display with a new operating concept and the AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant in the

On December 18, BMW announced that its Munich plant, Germany is now prepared to produce the next generation of vehicles. New equipment has been installed in the body shop and assembly line, and all systems have passed initial functional tests. During these tests, all production steps are run without real parts, creat

On December 16, Green NCAP tested the electric BYD Sealion 7 and CUPRA Born, along with gasoline powered BMW 5 Series and X2. The tests show that cold weather affects both electric and conventional vehicles, though in different ways.
In overall sustainability results, BYD Sealion 7 achieved 4-star rating with a score

As of December 10, BMW owners in the U.S. officially get Tesla Supercharger access, though not all BMW EVs will be able to use the charging network.
Nearly every BMW EV (i4, i5, i7 and iX) can charge at Tesla Superchargers with the Magic Dock. BMW EVs from model year 2022 can also charge at NACS Partner Tesla Superc

On December 15, BMW officially opened its new Cell Recycling Competence Center (CRCC) in Salching, Lower Bavaria, Germany. The center was built and is operated with regional partners, led by BMW and its joint venture company Encory, Germany.
The CRCC uses direct recycling, where leftover materials from battery cell p

On December 11, BMW announced that it is moving ahead with plans for the next, eighth-generation 3 Series. A fully electric 3 Series will start production at the BMW Munich plant in the second half of 2026 as part of the NEUE KLASSE lineup.
After that, the model will also be built in BBA Tiexi plant, China, and San L

On December 11, MINI announced that its current models now use more innovative and recycled materials inside the car. Following its “Secondary First” approach, MINI uses knitted fabric made from recycled materials in all models starting in 2024.
The fabric is 92% recycled polyester and is used on the dashboard, door

On December 12, 2025, BMW Group India launched the all-new MINI Convertible in India for INR 5.85 million. Bookings are open, and deliveries are set to commence immediately, as the model is being imported as a completely built-up unit (CBU). The new MINI Convertible S is powered by a petrol engine featuring MINI Twin

On December 9, BMW Group has appointed Dr.-Ing. Milan Nedeljkovic as the new Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG. Mr. Nedeljkovic will succeed Mr. Oliver Zipse in the new role on May 14, 2026, following the successful launch of the Neue Klasse models.
Mr. Zipse has been on BMW’s Board for over 10 years and

On December 4, the Development Agency of Serbia (RAS) announced that the Shanghai Huizhong Automotive Manufacturing’s (SHAC) new plant in the Kać Industrial Zone was built with an investment of EUR 30 million. It will be a key European center to produce components for the world's largest premium brands. SHAC will del

On November 28, BMW Group announced that its San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico will begin producing the next-generation BMW iX3, a model based on the company’s advanced Neue Klasse platform.
This milestone marks a major step in BMW’s global electrification strategy and consolidates the Mexican facility as a key hub in

A year has passed since I wrote my blog on the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) slowdown in the EU. The situation at that time could be wrapped up by the old caption: “Instead of a boom, we are witnessing a series of closures, cancelations, anxiety, and a whole lot of uncertainty!”. However, since then, circumstances h

On December 3, the UK Government announced that Renault 4, Renault 5, Alpine A290 and MINI Countryman now qualify for the full GBP 3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG). The update doubles the number of EVs eligible for the top discount, giving buyers GBP 3,750 off a total of eight popular models.
The government has allocat

On December 2, BMW Group announced a new 2035 milestone to advance its decarbonization strategy, aiming to reduce CO2e emissions by at least 60 million metric tons compared to 2019 levels, an increase of 20 million metric tons more than its previous 2030 target.
The strategy covers the entire vehicle life cycle and i

On December 1, BMW Regensburg plant conducted a groundbreaking ceremony on the roof of factory building. The plant representatives laid the first stainless steel pipe for the upcoming hydrogen network.
Regensburg plant will start using hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklifts from 2026 for logistics in the press

On November 26, PwC Belgium announced that it is adding 300 MINI Aceman and 423 BMW iX1 eDrive20 cars to its fleet, giving more employees access to EVs. The company is also installing 270 new charging stations, bringing the total to 475 across all offices for easy workplace charging.
The initiative supports PwC’s eff

On November 26, BMW unveiled the new generation of Z4 Final Edition, marking the last chapter for the two-seater sports car. The production of the Z4 will stop in March 2026, and orders for the Z4 Final Edition will open briefly from late January 2026.
The model is offered on all variants i.e., Z4 sDrive20i, which ge

On November 20, IONNA, the joint venture nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network announced a new planned investment of more than USD 250 million in infrastructure across California over the next three years, while marking kickoff ceremonies in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, and Westminster,

On November 19, Euro NCAP tested 23 new car models ahead of its updated 2026 testing standards. These include everything from electric SUVs to luxury coupés and family cars.
Out of the 23 vehicles, 18 of the models earned a 5-star rating. Although many cars now achieve 5 stars, the real difference comes from the perc