Insurance Institute for Highway Safety qualifies nine U.S. market models for safety awards On October 28, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced nine additional 2025 and 2026 models qualifying for awards in the latest batch of vehicle ratings from the agency. The Top Safety Pick+ winners include the Audi All-new A5, Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, BMW X3, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia Sportage.  The Hyundai Santa Cruz, Nissan Ro...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

BMW South Africa expands X3 lineup with new entry-level X3 20 Pure Design On November 6, BMW South Africa launched the BMW X3 20 Pure Design, a new entry-level version of the locally built X3 range. Built at the Rosslyn plant, the X3 20 Pure Design joins the existing X3 20d, X3 30e, and X3 M50 xDrive. The model comes with a modern 2.0-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine with 48V mild-hybrid technology. The engine generates output of 148 kW and 33...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

for assessment. The Audi Q3 was tested for the first time, while the Škoda Octavia, Volkswagen Golf, ID.4, and T-Cross were reassessed under 2025 protocols. The Q3, Octavia, ID.4, and Golf all earned five-star ratings, while the T-Cross received three stars. Additionally, Euro NCAP also tested the BMW X3, EBRO S700, EBRO S800, Hongqi EHS5, IM IM5, Mazda 6e, and MG MGS6 EV, all of which earned a five-star rating. The DS N°8, however, received a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

BMW recalling 196,355 cars in U.S. over engine starter fire risk On September 25, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) announced it is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles, as well as 2020-2022 Toyota Supra vehicles, which were manufactured by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, under a development and manufacturing partnership with BMW.  The rec...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/27

Appning by FORVIA partners with GROUPE M6 to launch M6+ streaming platform in BMW and MINI vehicles Appning by FORVIA has partnered with GROUPE M6 to bring M6+, France’s leading free streaming platform, into vehicles for the first time worldwide. This collaboration enables GROUPE M6 to scale its application across 37 car brands and 16 OEM partners, potentially reaching over 20 million drivers. Drivers and passengers of several BMW models (X1, X...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for BMW X3 Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply three types of tires, namely the Ventus evo SUV, the Dynapro HPX, and the Winter i*cept evo3 X, as original equipment (OE) tires for the fourth-generation model of the BMW X3. The Ventus evo SUV ultra-high performance tire features the latest tread design and the optimized compound developed leveraging artificial intelligenc...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

BMW launches new X3 variants in Mexico On September 1, BMW Mexico announced the launch of new variants of the fourth-generation BMW X3 in the local market. Available as the X3 20 sDrive and the X3 30 xDrive, the model combines the agile driving dynamics of the 3 Series with the versatility of a Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV). The new X3 features a refreshed design language, enhanced premium presence, and a more versatile character. Inside, it offer...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

IAA 2025: BMW Group to showcase Neue Klasse iX3 and EV innovations On August 5, BMW Group announced that it will showcase their latest models at two key locations, Summit and Open Space, during IAA Mobility 2025. The main BMW Group stand will be at the IAA Mobility Summit in Hall A1 at Munich’s exhibition center, starting September 8, 2025. A major highlight will be the public debut of the new BMW iX3 – the first model based on the Neue Klass...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

THACO AUTO launches locally assembled all-new BMW X3 and all-new 5 Series in Vietnam Announced on June 20, 2025, THACO AUTO hosted the launch of the all-new BMW X3 and all-new BMW 5 Series from June 6–8 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. These models represent the first BMW vehicles to be locally assembled by THACO AUTO, combining the brand’s iconic performance and design DNA with advanced technologies for an enhanced driving experience. The fourt...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

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