On May 13, BMW Group appointed Dr Milan Nedeljković the new chairman of the board of management of BMW AG. His contract as Chairman of the Board of Management runs through 2031. He will replace Mr. Oliver Zipse. Milan Nedeljković has been a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG since 2019 and has been responsib

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

On April 24, BMW announced that it is introducing a new driver assistance system developed specifically for Chinese traffic conditions at Auto China 2026. The BMW iX3 will be the first model to have this system. By the end of 2027, it will be available in 12 BMW models in China, including the new BMW 7 Series and BMW

On April 24, BMW Group announced that its exhibition stand at Auto China 2026 is dedicated entirely to the Neue Klasse. BMW also announced world premieres of the new BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase, the new BMW i3 Long Wheelbase, and the new BMW 7 Series featuring Neue Klasse technologies. The exhibition stand showcases a tot

On April 22, BMW announced the world premiere of the new BMW 7 Series Sedan, described as the most extensive model update in the history of the nameplate.
The new 7 Series measures 5,395 mm long, 1,950 mm wide, and 1,550 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,215 mm.
The powertrain portfolio includes 48V mild-hybrid combusti

On April 22, Dolby Laboratories and BMW announced the debut of Dolby Atmos at Auto China 2026 in the new BMW 7 Series, bringing immersive audio into the vehicle cabin and marking the start of its rollout across BMW's vehicle portfolio.
In the new BMW 7 Series, Bowers & Wilkins brings the all-encompassing sound of Dol

On April 17, Ionchi, the joint venture between BMW and Mercedes-Benz on high-power charging services, announced that Seres will join the company as an equal shareholder. Following this investment, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Seres will each hold a 33.3% stake in the joint venture.
Through this equity investment, AITO, th

At the Car IT Symposium 2026, which took place in Ingolstadt, Germany from March 26 to 27, 2026, MarkLines interviewed Dr. Céline Laurent-Winter, Vice President, Connected Vehicle Platforms at BMW. Dr. Laurent-Winter leads the development of the company’s connected vehicle platforms, enabling premium vehicle connecti

On April 20, BMW Group announced that it is working on a project called “Insight” to improve battery cell production using AI in partnership with Croatian University of Zagreb’s Regional Centre of Excellence for Robotic Technology (CRTA). The project looks at the entire process, from making components to testing and

On April 16, BMW Austria started production on a second electric motor line at its Steyr plant, increasing its overall production capacity as planned.
The first line began operations last year, producing over 8,500 motors for BMW iX3 in 2025. With the new line and higher output, the plant expects to produce over 100,

On April 15, BMW announced that Gen6 battery cells for the BMW i7’s battery are manufactured using energy from renewable sources. The same applies to anode and cathode materials, with cell production partly using recycled lithium, cobalt, and nickel. This reduces the overall supply chain CO2 footprint of the Gen6 bat