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 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 Manufacturing continues as largest automotive exporter in U.S. On February 26, BMW Manufacturing confirmed that it was the leading automotive exporter by value in the U.S. in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Plant Spartanburg exported nearly 225,000 BMW Sports Activity Vehicles and Coupes in 2024 with an export value of more than USD 10 billion. Since 2014, the plant has exported more than 2.7 million BMWs, 63% of total pro...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

BMW to launch all-new X3 with extended wheelbase in China On February 14, BMW announced the launch of all new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle in China. The vehicle is scheduled to go on sale later in February 2025. The new models will be built at Lydia plant, a facility operated by BMW and its joint venture, BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA). The new X3 with an extended wheelbase is 126 mm longer and 25 mm wider than its predecessor. It is 4,865 mm...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

BMW introduces three-shift operation at Rosslyn plant, South Africa On February 11, 2025, BMW announced that is has reintroduced a three-shift operation at its plant in Rosslyn, South Africa, effective from January 8, 2025. This strategic move aims to meet the growing global demand for the new BMW X3. The plant is projected to produce an average of 110 units per shift. In addition to plug in hybrid BMW X3 30e xDrive, the plant has also started...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

Bharat Mobility 2025: BMW Group India launches all-electric X1 LWB, X3 SAV and MINI Cooper S JCW On January 17, BMW India launched the BMW X1 Long wheelbase (LWB) all-electric for INR 4.9 million at the Bharat Mobility 2025. The model is locally produced at the BMW Group Plant in Chennai. It features a fifth-generation eDrive technology with a single electric motor on the front axle which generates an output of 204 hp and 250 nm torque. It has a...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/20

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

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 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 Rosslyn plant unveils sustainable logistics warehouse to support X3 PHEV production On October 9, BMW South Africa unveiled a new 5,200 square meter logistics warehouse to support the production of the BMW X3 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in the Rosslyn plant. The facility will store parts and ensure smooth delivery to the assembly line. The modular design allows future expansion and lean logistics, while the warehouse includes features like natural ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/14

BMW South Africa begins production of fourth gen X3 plug-in hybrid at Rosslyn plant On October 3, BMW South Africa announced that it has started production of the fourth generation BMW X3 at the Rosslyn plant on October 1, 2024. The facility is the only one in BMW’s global network to build the X3 as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) for export. On 28 August 2024, the plant ended production of the third-generation X3, with a total of 403,114 units built. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/04

BMW issues recall and delivery halt on 1.53 million vehicles due to Continental AG brake system fault On September 10, BMW announced that it is dealing with a recall and delivery stop due to an issue with the integrated braking system supplied by Continental AG, first identified during a quality check in February 2024. A diagnostic software now alerts drivers of potential brake faults, prompting a visit to dealerships for a free replacement. If a...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/12

BMW Rosslyn plant, South Africa ends third-generation X3 production, prepares for next-gen plug-in hybrid On September 5, BMW South Africa announced that it has stopped the production of its third-generation BMW X3 on August 28, 2024, in Rosslyn plant. In total, it has built over 403,114 units of X3 since 2018. The final vehicle is the Carbon Black X3 which will be shipped to Germany. The plant has been producing the BMW X3 in a three-shift opera...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

CDMS 2024: BMW China makes global debut of new BMW X3 long-wheelbase SAV On August 31, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), BMW China made the global debut of the new BMW X3 Long-wheelbase luxury midsize SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle). For the first time, the wheelbase of the BMW X3 is extended to 2,975mm. Adopting modern minimalistic philosophy, the BMW X3 Long-wheelbase has a body resembling a faceted raw diamond, which is inspired by the...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/04

BMW recalls 720,796 vehicles in the U.S. over short circuit concerns On August 20, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles in the U.S. over concerns of a short circuit from the water pump’s electrical plug connector. "An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit," NHTSA said in documents. The recall includes various 2-, 3...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/21

ZF Group launches axle module assembly production for BMW X3 in Duncan, USA On August 19, ZF Group announced that it has launched the axle module assembly production for the new BMW X3 at its Duncan facility in the USA. These modules will be supplied to the nearby BMW Spartanburg assembly plant. ZF also announced that it produces various product, including innovative e-drives, rear axles, multiple chassis components along with axle suspension mod...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/20

BMW China, BMW Brilliance to recall over 1.35 million vehicles in total On August 16, 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 the same day. BMW Brilliance will recall: -          A total of 2,026 1-series models manufactured in China between September 18...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/20

CDMS 2024: BMW Group to exhibit 13 new models On August 12, BMW Group announced that it will exhibit a total of 13 new BMW and MINI models at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024). To be debuted is the BMW M5, which employs a new sporty aesthetic design for the BMW M-series and a high-performance hybrid technology for the BMW M Hybrid V8 race car. The new BMW X3 long-wheelbase edition, a luxury midsize SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) with high le...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/15

BMW unveils extended-wheelbase X3 model for Chinese market On August 6, BMW Group introduced a new Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) exclusively for the Chinese market, an extended-wheelbase version of the fourth generation BMW X3, providing more legroom and a comfortable rear-seat experience. BMW X3 30L xDrive is produced at the Lydia plant in Shenyang, the latest facility of the BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) joint venture. The vehicle features an...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/06

BMW Spartanburg plant expands humanoid robot testing, training Six months after BMW signed a deal with robotics startup Figure AI, the Figure 01 bipedal humanoid robots are being tested at BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina production facility.  Figure AI and BMW signed a partnership agreement in January 2024 as Figure identified potential use cases for their general-purpose robots in automotive production and began staged roll-outs in the Sparta...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/31