On July 16, Viasat, demonstrated the first automotive satellite voice call fully integrated into a BMW Group vehicle platform.
The technology brings Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) communications to connected vehicles, allowing drivers and passengers to make voice calls in areas with little or no mobile network coverag

On June 30, BMW UK announced that it will participate in the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, celebrating 40 years of BMW M3 and the UK debut of BMW M Concept Neue Klasse featuring four-motor electric drive system, new design language, and BMW M Dynamic Performance Control.
In the stand, BMW showcased its latest mode

On July 8, BMW Qatar and Alfardan Automobiles, BMW’s importer, unveiled the all-new BMW iX3 Neue Klasse for the Qatari market. The all-electric BMW iX3 offers a driving range of up to 805 km and supports 400 kW DC fast charging, adding 300–370 km of range in about 10 minutes.
The SAV features a new electronic archite

On July 15, Toyota Motor Europe (TME), in collaboration with BMW Group, Bosch, and Repsol, launched a six-month renewable fuel vehicle pilot project in Spain, which started in early July.
The pilot project will use around 20 vehicles from Toyota, including Lexus, and BMW powered by Repsol's 100% renewable gasoline (N

On July 9, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that four more 2026 models, the Mazda CX-5, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Audi A6, and BMW X1 received Top Safety Pick+ awards in its latest round of ratings.
To qualify for an award this year, vehicles need good ratings in the moderate overlap front,

On July 13, BMW Group partnered with Eni, to fuel BMW corporate fleets in Italy with Enilive's HVOlution, a renewable diesel made from 100% renewable feedstocks.
The company has started using pure HVO in its diesel test and development fleets and is testing a system that tracks fuel use by matching vehicle refueling

On July 10, BMW Group announced its sales results for Q2 2026 and H1 2026.
In Q2 2026, BMW Group delivered 590,962 vehicles globally, down 4.9% YoY. The BMW brand accounted for 508,675 units, down 7.7%, while MINI recorded strong growth of 17.1% to 81,035 units. Rolls-Royce deliveries totaled 1,252 units, down 11.5%,

Verizon announced it will provide 5G Standalone and LTE connectivity for newly manufactured BMW Group vehicles in the U.S., delivering telematics support for the BMW ConnectedDrive system. The agreement builds on Verizon’s long-standing partnership with KDDI, whose Global Communications Platform powers connected serv

On July 9, BMW i Ventures announced its lead investment in KredosAi, a Seattle-based AI company reshaping how enterprises recover revenue. The USD 7 million Series A round, led by BMW i Ventures, was oversubscribed amid strong demand from backers. 
The new capital will help KredosAi expand its go-to-market motion int

On July 8, 2026, BMW Group India reported that it delivered 9,075 cars between January and June 2026 (H1 2026), a 17% y-o-y increase. In the second quarter (April–June), the company delivered 4,507 cars, also reflecting 17% y-o-y growth. In H1 2026, the group delivered 2,359 EVs, recording 78% y-o-y growth, where EVs

On July 9, AESC Group announced the start of mass production of its 46120 large cylindrical battery cells, which will support multiple models on the BMW Group's Neue Klasse platform. BMW iX5 is the first model on BMW Group’s Neue Klasse platform announced with 46120 large cylindrical battery cells.
AESC's 46120 batte

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) has started supplying its ADVAN Sport V107 tires as original equipment (OE) for the BMW iX3 battery electric vehicle (BEV), which the BMW Group began selling in March 2026. The tire sizes are 255/40R21 102Y for the front and 275/40R21 107Y for the rear.
The ultra-high-p

On July 8, Euro NCAP introduced its 2026 vehicle safety assessment protocols, marking a comprehensive update to its testing and rating system. The 2026 assessment protocols place greater emphasis on driver assistance systems, crash avoidance, occupant protection, and post-crash safety. Under the new standards, the BM

On July 7, BMW Austria announced that its Steyr plant, has started production of electric motors for the Neue Klasse on two shifts from July 6, 2026. The plant now produces more than 4,000 electric motors per week, with output continuing to increase.
The higher production supports the launch of BMW iX3 Neue Klasse mo

On July 7, BMW South Africa announced that it has expanded its EV lineup with the new BMW iX2 eDrive20. The electric Sports Activity Coupé joins BMW iX1 xDrive30 and BMW X1 xDrive30e, offering a more affordable entry point.
The model is front-wheel-drive, which generates output of 150 kW and 250 Nm of torque, reaches

On July 1, BMW Group started production of the new BMW 7 Series at its Dingolfing plant, Germany. The model is the first existing BMW to use technologies from the Neue Klasse platform. BMW also plans to introduce Neue Klasse technologies across 40 models by the end of 2027.
The new 7 Series is built on the same produ

On June 30, Global Auto Group, the official agent of the BMW Group in Egypt, launched the all-new BMW iX3 Neue Klasse for Egyptian market for the first time in a press conference at the New Capital.
The new iX3 features BMW’s latest technologies, including the Panoramic iDrive system, Panoramic Vision display, BMW Op

On June 30, BMW Group announced the completion of a USD 1.7 billion investment in its South Carolina operations. With the completed expansion of Plant Spartanburg and the construction of Plant Woodruff, BMW has established the foundation for assembly of fully electric BMW vehicles in the state.
The event also marked

On June 30, Bcomp announced that the newly unveiled BMW M Concept Neue Klasse features performance composite components made from a bespoke weave of its ampliTex technology. The concept car features extensive use of ampliTex technology for both interior and exterior components, most notably the roof. For the exterior

On June 25, BMW Group announced that it will begin using the new Figure 03, humanoid robot, at its Spartanburg plant, South Carolina, US, after the successful trial of Figure 02. The new robot will handle complex parts sequencing in logistics.
The company first tested Figure 02 in 2025 with Figure AI. Over 10 months,