BMW introduces major updates across models for summer 2025 On May 28, BMW announced that it is rolling out updates across its lineup, including improvements in electric drive technology, digital features, and standard equipment starting summer 2025. BMW X1, X2, and 2 Series Active Tourer will get new exterior and interior options. The BMW 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupé will come standard with heated front seats and an alarm system. BMW i4 will...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

BMW launches all-new BMW 5 Series with Joynext’s V2X Technology in China On April 14, JOYNEXT, a leading AutoTech company, announced that, starting from January 2025, BMW has released its all-new BMW 5 Series equipped with JOYNEXT's Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology in China, marking the first BMW model to feature integrated V2X capabilities. The all-new BMW 5 Series with V2X technology will help users travel more efficiently. V2X is a k...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/15

BMW Group India sales grew by 7% in Q1 2025 On April 3, 2025, BMW Group India announced that it delivered 3,914 cars (BMW and MINI) and 1,373 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad) between January and March 2025 (Q1), reflecting a 7% YoY growth. BMW sold 3,764 units, while MINI accounted for 150 units. Monthly sales in January, February, and March reached their highest-ever levels. In the electric vehicle (EV) segment, BMW delivered 646 BMW and MINI EVs in Q...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

BMW implements sustainable painting process at Araquari plant in Brazil On March 25, BMW Brazil announced the adoption of a new sustainable technology at its Araquari plant in Santa Catarina. The facility has replaced natural gas with a heat pump system to heat water used in one of the car body painting processes. This change uses electricity instead of fossil fuels, cutting CO2 emissions from the production process by 10%. According to plant dir...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

BMW Munich plant preparing for Neue Klasse production in summer 2026 On February 27, BMW Group announced that its Munich plant is preparing to launch production of the Neue Klasse in summer 2026. The facility is undergoing major upgrades, including the construction of three new halls for body shop, assembly, and logistics. By 2027, it will produce only fully electric vehicles, increasing efficiency and reducing manufacturing costs through automat...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

GlobalData blog: Shifting gears: VinFast’s leadership changes and strategic direction Founded in 2017 as a subsidiary of the Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, VinFast set ambitious goals to establish itself as a global automotive brand. The company made its international debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, unveiling the LUX A2.0 and SA2.0 – both rebadged versions of the BMW 5 Series and X5 – rather than launching them domestically in Vietna...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

Hesai, China partners with Outsight, France and Embotech, Switzerland to supply lidar technology for BMW’s automated driving in-plant system On January 28, Hesai Technology partnered with Outsight and Embotech AG to deliver advanced lidar technology and perception software for Embotech’s AVM technology, used in BMW facilities as Automated Driving In-Plant (AFW). Embotech provides the system for BMW’s new Automated Driving In-Plant operatio...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/29

Singapore Motorshow 2025 features over 160 vehicles from 31 auto brands On January 9, 2025, the Singapore Motorshow 2025 officially opened its doors to the public.  Running until January 12, this year’s event features over 160 vehicles from 31 leading automotive brands, including a record-breaking showcase of electric and hybrid models, which make up over 70% of the lineup.  Among the highlight models at the show were Audi Q6 e-tron, the all-...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/15

Bharat Mobility 2025: BMW Group India to launch multiple models On January 8, BMW Group India announced that it will present a host of new launches from BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad. BMW will launch the all-new BMW X3 in India. BMW will also showcase the all-electric i7, X7, 5 Series Long Wheelbase, BMW M5, BMW M,4 and BMW M2. MINI India will launch a special MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works Pack. BMW Motorrad will launch the new BMW R 1300 GS Adve...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

BMW Group India sold 15,721 cars and 8,301 bikes in CY 2024 On January 7, BMW Group India announced that from January-December 2024, it sold 15,721 cars and 8,301 motorcycles, reflecting 11% growth. BMW delivered 15,012 cars, and MINI accounted for 709 units. BMW’s Q4 saw 4,958 units sold, marking the highest quarter, while December recorded 2,244 sales, a 17% increase. Its luxury class sales rose by 8% to 2,507 units, led by the BMW X7 with 1,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/08

GlobalData Blog: How bad is the struggle for Europe’s auto industry? Are there any winners despite the BEV slowdown? Instead of a healthy car market, we are witnessing a series of closures, cancellations, much anxiety and a whole lot of uncertainty! Vehicle sales figures throughout Europe in the first half of the year fell short of expectations, particularly regarding the anticipated growth of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). However, a mild i...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/02

BMW Steyr plant, Austria powers half of new engine production On November 28, BMW announced that its half of the new engines in 2024 were produced at the Steyr plant in Austria, with six of 23 new models using engines fully made there. These models include the BMW 4 Series, M4, M3, M4 CS, M2 Coupe, and 2 Series Coupe. Steyr is BMW’s development hub, with 700 employees researching future drives. Its team contributed to more than half of BMW's 23...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/28

Auto Guangzhou 2024: BMW China to exhibit multiple models On November 15, BMW China announced that at the Auto Guangzhou 2024, it will exhibit models such as the new BMW M235L coupe. The new BMW M235L is equipped with a 2.0T engine. The coupe body style and the frameless doors add to a sense of dynamism. The BMW X3 Long-wheelbase SUV adopts the latest operating system tailored for Chinese customers, where 70% of the features are developed locall...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

BMW expands Automated Driving in Factory Environment (AFW) project across key production plants On November 25, BMW announced that it has been expanding its tested automated vehicle driving in factories since 2022 as part of the iFACTORY initiative. Currently operational in Dingolfing, it is now being extended to Leipzig, with plans to expand to additional locations. The pilot project known as “Automated Driving in Factory Environment (AFW)” ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/25

U.S. auto sales up 9.5% in October, double-digit gains for GM and Ford Note: Some figures were updated on November 6. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in October 2024, as aggregated by MarkLines as of November 5 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla and others), was 1,327,307 units, up 9.5% from the same month last year. Although some Southeastern areas were still affected by the hurricanes in October sales, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

BMW Dingolfing plant begins production of BMW M5 Touring model On November 4, BMW Dingolfing plant started the production of the new BMW M5 Touring. The model features the M HYBRID drive train, combining a high-rpm V8 engine with a responsive e-drive, and generates output of 727 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque. With the introduction of the M5 Touring, BMW completes its new 5 Series lineup, providing customers with a diverse range of drive technologies ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/04

BMW Brilliance, BMW China to recall over 680,000 vehicles in total On October 18, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that BMW Brilliance Automotive Limited (BMW Brilliance) and BMW China Automotive Trading Ltd. (BMW China) recently filed a plan to recall some vehicles from March 1, 2025. BMW Brilliance will recall: -          A total of 21,945 3-series models manufactured in China between April 22, 201...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/24

BMW Group India, sales increased by 10% in first nine months CY 2024 On October 10, BMW Group India announced a 10% year-to-date (YTD) growth in car sales from January to September 2024, delivering 10,556 cars (BMW and MINI) and 5,638 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad). BMW sold 10,056 units, while MINI delivered 500 units. The newly launched BMW 5 Series recorded over 300 sales with an order backlog of more than 600 units. The fully electric BMW and MIN...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/07

BMW unveils new model updates for autumn 2024 On September 25, BMW announced its model updates for autumn 2024. The all-new BMW 1 Series will offer additional drive variants starting in November 2024, including the BMW 116 coming with a 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine which generates output of 122 hp and 230 Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed Steptronic transmission. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds. A new all-wheel-...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year announce “Best of 2025” list On September 13, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards organization announced the twenty-five vehicles have been named the “Best of 2025” and will move on to the second round of judging. The semifinalist vehicles were revealed at “Cars at the Station” event in partnership with Michigan Central Station, Newlab ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/17