BMW to use real-world image data to improve driver assistance systems On March 31, BMW announced that it is testing driver assistance systems using simulations and test vehicles. Now, image data from real traffic situations in customer vehicles can help improve these systems even more. From April 1, 2026, BMW in Germany can collect image data from new vehicles that have the required sensors and software. This includes models such as BMW iX3 and i...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

BMW i3 sets new standard with 360° sustainability approach On March 16, BMW announced that it is using a full 360° sustainability approach for BMW i3, focusing on reducing emissions throughout the entire life cycle starting from design and production to use and recycling. BMW i3 50 xDrive can produce fewer carbon emissions than a similar gasoline or diesel car within just 1–2 years, depending on how it is used and charged. BMW follows the “...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

IAA Mobility 2025: BMW presents world premiere of all-new iX3 On September 5, the BMW Group unveiled the all-new iX3, a D-segment electric SUV and the first mass-produced model based on the Neue Klasse platform, at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, heralding the beginning of a new era for the BMW brand. The all-new iX3 measures 4,782 mm in length, 1,895 mm in width, 1,635 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,897 mm. The first to roll off the pro...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/06

c Trucks FL, FM, and FMX series, Mercedes-Benz's next-generation E Drive for EQC and EQA platforms, and the hybrid electric axle for Stellantis Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer, as well as DAF Paccar trucks. NRB Bearings will be supplying parts globally for steering and braking systems, including for the BMW Hybrid and Electric i3, Stellantis, Hyundai, Kia Motors, Volvo trucks, and Paccar Group. It will further supply parts for Daimler Trucks, Foton Tr...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/23

MIIT releases 69th list of “Catalog of New Energy Models Exempt from Vehicle Purchase Tax” On September 14, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) released the “Catalog of New Energy Models Exempt from Vehicle Purchase Tax (69th list)”. The selected battery electric models consist of 83 passenger vehicles (including BMW Brilliance’s new BMW i3, Geely’s Jiyue 01, SAIC-GM-Wuling’s Xingguang, and Hozon Auto...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/18

sc solution with new anti-corrosion treatment. It is more silent and has greater durability. According to Brembo’s official distributor Emerald Auto Parts Sdn. Bhd. (Emerald), the kit will be available in the Malaysian market from May 2023. It is compatible with EVs such as the Volkswagen E-Golf, BMW i3, Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Ioniq, and the range of Tesla Model 3, S, X, and Y. At the event, Brembo's new X-Style aluminium Caliper range, developed...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/17

BMW i3 eDrive40L BEV rolls off production line at Shenyang Lydia Plant On February 20, the BMW i3 eDrive40L battery electric vehicle (BEV) rolled off the production line at the Lydia Plant (BMW iFACTORY) in Shenyang, Liaoning. As a high-end model of the BMW i3, the new vehicle boasts stronger performance and a longer range, with a maximum power of 250kW, a peak torque of 430Nm, a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of as little as 5.6 seconds, and a r...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/22

BMW Group updates about upcoming models On August 3, the chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG announced that in the second half of the year, BMW expects further sales momentum to come from the all-electric BMW iX1 and the BMW i3, a long-wheelbase version of the 3 Series it is building in China, for China. The new 7 Series has been rolling off the production line at Plant Dingolfing since July. It will be built on the same assembly line ...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/03

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

BMW Group Brasil to have five BEV models on sale in 2022 On February 16, the BMW Group in Brazil announced that it is preparing an electric offensive for 2022.In addition to the long-awaited i4 and iX, which are already on pre-sale on Brazil’s BMW Network, the company is announcing the arrival of the iX3 SAV in the Brazilian market in the first half of 2022.In all, there will be five fully electric models on sale in Brazil in 2022 as the new mo...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/18

BMW Group participates in COP 26 summit On November 8, the BMW Group announced that it participated in the COP 26 summit in Glasgow. It has presented itself as a provider of innovative mobility solutions in the fight against climate change. With the BMW i Vision Circular, which is made from 100% secondary materials, the BMW Group is committed to the goal of complete climate neutrality by 2050. The BMW Group is focusing on the topic of a circular ...

News  Updated at: 2021/11/09

stance. The ENLITEN Technology to reduce tire rolling resistance by up to 30%, and weight by up to 20% to extend EV driving range and reduce environmental impact thanks to improved resource productivity. It is partnering with the world’s leading EV manufacturers, such as the Mercedes EQA and EQB, BMW i3, Fiat 500 EV, Nissan LEAF, Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.3 and ID.4, and many more. Bridgestone is the exclusive tire partner for both Lightye...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/16

BMW commence battery component production in Leipzig and Regensburg On April 30, BMW announced that it is launching production of battery components at its plants in Leipzig and Regensburg and expanding its e-drive production network. It has been less than a year since the decision was made to expand production capacity for e-drives in Germany. BMW Group Plant Leipzig will launch series production of battery modules on Monday, 3 May 2021, while ...

News  Updated at: 2021/05/03

BMW to show solid-state battery demo vehicle well before 2025 On April 19, the BMW Group announced that it is accelerating development for the battery technology of the future, thereby supporting the ramp-up of a European cell and battery value chain. Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development: "We are developing the battery cell of the future: it will be powerful, safe, cost-effective, and recyclable - from material se...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/21

BMW rolled off three millionth BMW from Leipzig, Germany On March 19, BMW announced that at its Leipzig plant the 3,000,000th BMW “made in Saxony” has just rolled off the production lines: a BMW M240i Convertible in Sunset Orange. Along with the BMW i3, Plant Leipzig currently makes the BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series and its most powerful model, the BMW M2 Competition. Output totals more than 1,000 vehicles a day and reached a good 200,000 units...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/22

BMW Group announces comprehensive realignment for electrification offensive On March 17, BMW Group announced the comprehensive realignment for electrification offensive.The combination of smart vehicle architectures and a highly flexible production network will enable the BMW Group to have around a dozen fully electric models on roads worldwide by 2023. This year, the three models already on the market – the BMW i3, the MINI SE and the BMW iX3 ...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/18

BMW's Leipzig plant to start battery module production in 2021 On September 23, BMW Group announced that, from 2021, the Leipzig plant will also produce battery modules for the high-voltage batteries of the BMW Group’s electrified vehicles. By 2022, the company is investing more than EUR 100 million in the site to prepare for the steadily increasing sales of electrified vehicles, strengthening its role as a pioneer in e-mobility. The Leipzig si...

News  Updated at: 2020/09/24

Next generation BMW 7 Series to have fully electric version On March 27, BMW announced that the next next generation of the BMW 7 Series will mark a new milestone in history. The brand's flagship will also offer customers the "Power of choice" and will be available with four different types of powertrain: as a high-efficiency vehicle with a diesel or gasoline engine, a plug-in hybrid and, for the first time , as a fully electric model (BEV), whi...

News  Updated at: 2020/03/31

BMW Group plans over EUR 30 billion on future-oriented technologies up to 2025 On March 18, BMW Group announced that the it is embracing the transformation of the automotive industry with great confidence and investing heavily in research and development with a view to shaping the mobility of the future for the benefit of its customers. The BMW Group is responding to the foreseeable development in demand on the global automobile markets by adjust...

News  Updated at: 2020/03/19

BMW Group steps up the pace of e-mobility expansion On June 25, BMW informed that the company will now achieve the total of 25 electrified models previously announced for 2025 two years earlier, in 2023. As part of the new #NEXTGen communications format, the BMW Group is showcasing the next generation of mobility and next steps it’s taking in that direction. The BMW Vision M NEXT provides a glimpse of the dynamic future of the BMW brand in the ...

News  Updated at: 2019/06/25