On May 28, Green NCAP tested popular cars across a few countries in Europe. These are part of nearly 200 models rated with a simple sustainability score. The ratings are based on a full life cycle analysis (LCA), covering everything from raw materials and production to use and disposal. It also measures emissions and

On May 28, BMW announced several updates for summer 2026.
BMW stated that a new AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant will debut in the BMW iX3. The company added that older compatible vehicles will receive the feature through a software update starting from the end of May 2026, while additional models equipp

On May 28, BMW Group announced a partnership with Mistral AI to use AI in crash simulations. The goal is to make these tests faster, more accurate, and better in quality. This is the first step toward using AI in more parts of vehicle development.
BMW runs thousands of virtual crash tests every week, creating huge am

On May 21, BMW Group announced the start of pre-series production of “Energy Master”, a key control unit for its hydrogen drivetrain at its Landshut plant in Germany, marking a new step in its hydrogen mobility strategy.
The component will be used in the upcoming BMW iX5 Hydrogen and serves as the central control uni

On May 15, BMW revealed the Vision BMW ALPINA at the 2026 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Italy. It’s a concept car powered by V8 engine, tuned to deliver the classic Alpina sound.
Exterior, it is 5.2 meters long, and the sloping coupé roof suggests both speed and enough space for four adults to travel comfortably.

On May 18, BMW announced that it is expanding its partnership with SOLARWATT, Germany, to improve smart energy use and home charging. With the upcoming Neue Klasse models, such as BMW iX3 and i3, BMW is starting to introduce bidirectional charging.
This means the car will work more closely with the home’s energy syst

On May 7, BMW announced pricing for the 2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive, the first series-production Neue Klasse model, will start at USD 61,500 (plus USD 1,350 destination fee) when it launches in the U.S. market on September 25. 
As the first series-production Neue Klasse model, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive, with sixth-generation

On May 14, BMW of North America announced the launch of a preferred pricing program at IONNA charging locations across the U.S., further enhancing the public charging experience for BMW and MINI electric vehicle drivers.
BMW and MINI drivers who initiate charging with Plug & Charge or the My BMW App will receive 20%

Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) has developed two bespoke tire fitments for the new BMW iX3, the first model built on BMW’s Neue Klasse EV platform.
The dedicated version of the fifth-generation P Zero focuses on precise handling, while the P Zero E highlights the characteristics of electric drivetrains and features ov

On May 13, BMW Group announced that it has appointed Dr Milan Nedeljkovic as the new chairman of the board of management of BMW to replace Mr. Oliver Zipse on May 14. His contract runs through 2031.
Nedeljkovic has been a member of the Board of Management of BMW since 2019 and has been responsible for Production. He

On May 8, Daniel Petrovic, Quality Manager at Magna Automotive (CZ), announced that Magna has ended the production of the BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra at its Graz plant, Austria.
The BMW Z4 has been in production at the Austrian plant since 2018, while the Toyota Supra has been in production there since 2019.
Based on Dan

On May 11, BMW announced that MINI has added smart pre-crash safety features to its current models. The system uses driving data, sensor input and environmental information to detect critical situations at an early stage and initiates targeted, reversible protective measures. These include the automatic closing of wi

On May 7, BMW developed a new gasoline engine feature called BMW M Ignite, patented in 2024, which will go into production from mid-2026. It will first be used in 6-cylinder engines for BMW M2, M3, and M4.
The technology improves efficiency, especially at high engine loads, helping reduce fuel consumption and meet st

On May 7, Bosch announced that its cloud-based "Road Hazard Service" uses continuously updated data from various sources to quickly warn of potential hazards along the route. BMW Group vehicles also use the Bosch service, which Bosch plans to expand to more premium models in the coming years. The BMW iX1 and iX2, iX3

On May 6, BMW Group announced its financial results for Q1 2026.
For Q1 2026, BMW Group reported revenue of EUR 31.0 billion (down 8.1% YoY), EBIT of EUR 2.0 billion (down 36.2% YoY) and net profit of EUR 1.67 billion (down 23.1% YoY).
Group revenues were affected by currency headwinds, particularly from the Chinese

On May 5, the BMW Group and Broomfield, Colorado-based Quantinuum announced that they have formally expanded their ongoing collaboration into a multi-year partnership of applying quantum computing toward advanced materials science.
Since 2021, Quantinuum and BMW Group have been collaborating on joint research focused

On May 5, BMW Group announced that it is improving digital production at its Leipzig plant by introducing a new terahertz-based system to measure paint thickness on plastic parts during production.
The system, called “Irys” and developed with das-Nano, can check multiple paint layers without touching or damaging the

On May 4, 2026, BMW Group India launched the all-new M440i xDrive Convertible for INR 10.9 million, available as a Completely Built-Up (CBU) unit. It is powered by the B58 inline 3-litre 6-cylinder engine producing 374 hp and 500 Nm of torque, paired with a 48V mild hybrid setup and an 8-speed Steptronic Sport transm

On April 29, California- and Germany-based BMW i Ventures announced it had created a new USD 300 million fund dedicated to backing companies operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and the evolving automotive ecosystem. With this new capital, BMW i Ventures’ total capital und

On April 24, BMW Motorrad India launched the F 450 GS motorcycle in three variants: Base at INR 470,000, Exclusive at INR 490,000, and GS Trophy at INR 530,000. It is developed in Germany and locally produced in India. The motorcycle is open for booking across BMW Motorrad dealerships with deliveries starting in June