BMW to launch over 40 new and refreshed models based on Neue Klasse by 2027 On May 7, BMW announced that it is planning to launch over 40 new or refreshed models by 2027, including electric, plug-in hybrid, and combustion engine vehicles - all featuring Neue Klasse technology and new design language. BMW will start series production of the Neue Klasse-based vehicles at its new Debrecen plant in Hungary later this year, beginning with the BMW iX3 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Auto Shanghai 2025: BMW showcases future tech and China-focused innovations On April 23, BMW showcased the concept models Vision Neue Klasse and Vision Neue Klasse X at the Auto Shanghai 2025. The company is displaying 42 vehicles at its largest booth worldwide. Highlights include the BMW Panoramic iDrive and the high-speed Heart of Joy central computer. A China-specific version of the iDrive system, co-developed with local tech partners, featuri...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

BMW Debrecen plant, Hungary enters final phase, ramping up for Neue Klasse production On March 27, BMW announced that its new plant in Debrecen, Hungary, is nearing completion as assembly ramps up, bringing the facility to life. This stage is crucial, as it involves the most employees and marks a major milestone. In assembly, parts, and systems are installed into the painted body, resulting in a fully built car. The Neue Klasse’s innovative des...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

BMW Annual Conference 2025 Q&A: On track for growth in 2025 with NEUE KLASSE On March 14th, BMW AG held the presentation for the 2024 financial results. The event was presented by the Board of Management including Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management. Key Points The all-new BMW iX3 will debut at the IAA Mobility in Munich and start production in late 2025. BMW to launch more than 40 new and updated models by 2027. BMW’s profits (...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

BMW to launch more than 40 new and updated vehicles by 2027 On March 14, the BMW Group announced that it will launch more than 40 new and updated vehicles in various drive variants by 2027 across all drivetrain variants and segments. They will be equipped with the future technology clusters that will be continuously rolled out across the entire portfolio with the launch of the NEUE KLASSE. It will also launch a sporty sedan in 2026. The BMW iX3, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/15

BMW Philippines launches first-ever iX1 and iX2 EVs Reported on August 16, 2024, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines launched the first-ever BMW iX1 premium compact Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) and BMW iX2 premium compact Sport Activity Coupe (SAC).  The iX1 eDrive20 xLine’s single motor churns out 204 hp and 247 Nm of torque, while claiming a century sprint time of 8.6 seconds and a...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/19

TI Fluid Systems supplies products to several OEMs TI Fluid Systems plc. (TI Fluid Systems) has provided its fuel tanks for BMW iX3 and several Toyota programs including 330B and 530B, as well as Honda T50/T54 and Nissan X02A projects. The company has also supplied GM with push rods for DMAX engines across various vehicle platforms, thermal lines and hose assemblies for Chevrolet Express Van, and high-pressure diesel lines for GM 3.0 program. In ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/31

(US$9.4k), with a special emphasis on its “NEV value retention rate,” indicating a highly competitive market. The premium segment was not spared from the price reductions, with Cadillac’s CT5 officially announcing a price cut of CNY70,000 (US$9.7k). German luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW also joined the trend, with BMW’s iX1 seeing the highest reduction of nearly CNY150,000 (US$20.7k). The entry price for BMW’s i3 and iX3 was s...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/19

BMW Group leads Thailand's premium car market in Q1/2024 Announced on April 18, 2024, BMW Group continued to lead Thailand’s premium automotive market in the first quarter of 2024 amid challenges, such as market fluctuation and changing consumer behavior. Despite a drop in the total registration number of vehicles in the overall Thai automotive premium segment, BMW Group recorded a total of 3,561 BMW registered and 407 MINIs registered in Q1/20...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/23

BMW Group reports 27.9% YoY increase in fully EV segment in Q1, 2024 On April 10, BMW Group announced that it has delivered 82,700 fully-electric vehicles worldwide in Q1, 2024, marking a 27.9% increase YoY. Sales growth was balanced across major regions drove the increase. BMW brand sold 531,039 units globally in Q1, 2024, an increase of 2.5% YoY, with notable growth in BEVs. Deliveries of fully-electric BMW vehicles reaching 78,691 units, surge...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/10

BMW Group Thailand set to launch 6 new car models in 2024; 1,604 BEVs registered in 2023 Announced on February 27, 2024, BMW Group Thailand recently held the Annual Press Conference 2024. The group proudly celebrated its leadership position as the No. 1 brand in the Thai premium automotive segment for the 4th consecutive year, supported by strong registration numbers in 2023 across its brands: BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad.  In 2024, the group aim...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/01

BMW launches electrification strategy in Mexico BMW has reinforced its commitment to electromobility in Mexico by announcing the launch of 8 electric models in the country, including brands BMW, Mini and BMW Motorrad. The electric models offered are BMW i4, iX, iX1, iX3, i5, i7, MINI Cooper SE and BMW Motorrad CE 04. Diego Camargo, CEO of BMW Group Mexico announced the upcoming arrival of the BMW iX2 model also. In addition to the electric models...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/20

BMW Group Malaysia already sells over 1,600 EV units of BMW, MINI, BMW Motorrad in Jan-Aug 2023 Reported on September 18, 2023, BMW Group Malaysia has delivered over 1,600 EV models of BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad during the first 8 months of 2023, already surpassing the 1,557 units recorded in 2022.According to the BMW EVs’ sales data in Malaysia compiled by data.gov.my, the BMW i7 has already sold 150 units in January-August 2023. Meanwhile, th...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/19

BMW Group updates about upcoming models in 2023 On May 3, the BMW Group announced that by the end of 2023, it will offer 11 BEV (battery electric vehicles) vehicles in China across all its brands. It is exclusively targeting the upper premium and luxury segments. Growth in this segment will get a major boost this year from new BMW models: the 7 Series, XM, and the X7 model update as well as the Rolls-Royce model family. It is currently releasing...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/04

BMW considers Mini production in San Luis Potosi, Mexico An electric Mini crossover could go into production at BMW's plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico in the second half of the decade, according to sources briefed on the matter.The USD 1 billion San Luis Potosi plant currently produces BMW's 2 and 3 Series sedans and will build the next-generation 3 Series electric sedan and iX3 electric crossover. One of the sources suggested that the new Mini c...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/20

BMW Group leads premium car market in Thailand with 15,010 units registered in 2022, up 36.1% from 2021 Reported on January 20, 2023, BMW Group continued to lead Thailand’s premium car market for the third consecutive year with 15,010 units registered in 2022, an increase of 36.1% YoY, of which BMW vehicles registered 13,572 units and MINI recorded 1,438 units.BMW Group also boasted the satisfying segment share of 40.8% in the premium BEV marke...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/26

BMW to launch 4 BEV models in Philippines in 2023 Reported on December 20, 2022, BMW’s 4 BEV models are scheduled to arrive in the Philippine market in 2023, including the BMW iX3.Despite that the carmaker’s official local importer and distributor, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation, did not provide the detailed information of these upcoming models, other BEVs expected to join the iX3 will likely be iX1 and i7.In addition to the pure elect...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/23

BMW invests CNY 10 billion in construction of power battery project in Shenyang, Liaoning On November 11, the signing ceremony of BMW’s new power battery project was held in Shenyang, Liaoning. According to the agreement, BMW’s Shenyang production site will undergo a large-scale expansion of power battery production. The project will be invested by BMW Brilliance with some CNY 10 billion in total. Located in the Sino-German (Shenyang) High-en...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/16

BMW Group on track to double BEV sales in 2022 On October 10, the BMW Group announced that it sold a total of 128,196 fully-electric BMW and MINI vehicles in the first nine months of 2022 – more than double its BEV (battery electric vehicles) sales in the same period of last year (+114.8%). Together with the BMW iX3, the BMW’s two innovation flagships, the BMW i4 and the BMW iX report strong new orders. Additional momentum will come from the ...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/10

BMW completes expansion of BBA Plant Dadong, China On April 14, the BMW Group announced that the new extension to Plant Dadong is ready to open. Owned by the joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd (BBA), the plant will simultaneously launch production of the BMW X5 with extended wheelbase in its new extension, exclusively for the Chinese market. In its upgraded form, Plant Dadong now has a footprint of 910,000 square meters. It accommodates ...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/15