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 iX, Hyundai IONIQ 6 top J.D. Power study as EV ownership satisfaction rises On February 25, J.D. Power noted in its 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study that owners of both premium and mass market BEVs are expressing an increase in sentiment this year, fitting in well with the fact that BEVs reached a market share of 9.1% in 2024, up from 8.4% in 2023, as a number of new mass market BEV models arrived.  The Inflation R...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/26

BMW Group's global sales down 4.5% in YTD September 2024, EV sales up 19.1% On October 10, BMW Group announced its sales results for Q3 2024 and YTD September 2024. BMW Group vehicle sales were down 4.5% YoY to 1,754,158 units in YTD September 2024 and in Q3, the sales were down 13% YoY to 540,882 units. It was affected by delivery stops due to Integrated Braking System issues and a challenging market in China. On September 10, BMW revised its 20...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/14

BMW recalls all-electric i4 Gran Coupes in U.S. due to rear left side longitudinal beam cracks On August 20, BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) announced it is recalling certain all-electric 2024 BMW i4 Gran Coupes, including the  2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The company notified that the rear left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Admin...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/04

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

, 37.5% share), BYD (up 21.1% to 44.9 GWh, 15.7% share), LG Energy Solution (up 5.6% to 35.9 GWh, 12.6% share), SK On (up 4.2% to 13.9 GWh, 4.9% share), Samsung SDI (up 26.8% to 13.7 GWh, 4.8% share).  Samsung SDI which posted a 26.8% growth remained in an upward trajectory based on solid sales of BMW i4/X/5 and Audi Q8 e-Tron in Europe and strong sales of Rivian R1T/R1S in North America. Samsung SDI, targeting the premium EV battery market for ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/03

BMW transforms production with advanced 3D printing technologies across plants On May 23, BMW Group announced that it currently manufactures many work aids and tools using 3D printing, including orthoses for employees, teaching aids, and large robot grippers for tasks like handling CFRP roofs and floor assemblies. At the "Additive Manufacturing Campus" in Oberschleißheim, BMW produced over 300,000 parts in 2023. Globally, more than 100,000 parts...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/23

BMW presents updated BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé On April 24, BMW announced the details of the updated versions of the BMW i4 and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé models. The BMW i4 eDrive35 has an electric motor on the rear axle, power of 286 hp and torque of 400 Nm. Its combined electrical energy consumption in the WLTP cycle varies between 19.3 and 15.1 kWh/100 km with maximum range of 500 km. The BMW i4 eDrive40 has an electric motor...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/25

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 announces electrification transition for upcoming years On March 21, BMW announced that in 2025, it will launch the NEUE KLASSE, marking a shift to all-electric vehicles. The model embodies a new era for BMW, featuring redesigned iDrive and sustainability enhancements. At least six NEUE KLASSE models will debut in the first 24 months. Production of NEUE KLASSE vehicles will begin in Debrecen in 2025, followed by Munich in 2026, with a focus o...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/22

BMW of North America launches BMW Charging, powered by Shell Recharge Solutions On March 13, BMW of North America announced the addition of Shell Recharge Solutions as a second eMobility provider, giving customers easy access to Shell Recharge, ChargePoint, EVgo, EVConnect, and Blink charging stations via the My BMW App.  BMW drivers can now find, access, and charge at all affiliated locations via their My BMW app, with payments for all five pro...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/14

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

Green NCAP announces ratings for six cars On February 1, Green NCAP announced the ratings for six cars including the electric Hyundai IONIQ 6, BMW i4, BYD DOLPHIN, MG 4, smart #3, and the gasoline mild hybrid BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. The electric Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivered a five-star performance, achieving a total average score of 98% in Green NCAP’s environmental rating. The electric RWD BMW i4 also achieved a five-star rating and a 96% Gre...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/05

BMW Group India showcases its electric vehicle range at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 On Feb 1, BMW Group India displayed its entire electric vehicle range at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. It showcased the BMW i7, BMW iX, BMW i4, BMW iX1, and the MINI 3-door Cooper SE at the event. Based on BMW India's press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/02

BMW M delivers more than 200,000 vehicles worldwide in 2023 On January 11, BMW Group announced that 2023 was the first time in BMW M GmbH’s history when more than 200,000 vehicles were delivered worldwide in the same year. The new record consists of 202,530 high-performance and performance cars sold, representing a 14.3% increase compared to 2022. USA was the most important market; Germany took second position and UK remained at third place. As...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/17

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 ends ICE production in Germany On November 14, multiple sources reported that BMW has ended production of Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) at its Munich plant in Germany, after 60 years of work, following its initial announcement in November 2020. Production of combustion engines has been relocated to Steyr in Autria and Hams Hall in the UK. BMW made an investment of EUR 400 million into the Munich plant to transform the engine assembly line...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/17

BMW announces world premiere of all-new X2 and iX2 at Japan Mobility Show 2023 On October 9, BMW announced that it will showcase its latest innovations in electrification and digitalization at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo. The highlight is the world premiere of all-new BMW X2 and all-electric version BMW iX2. From October 26 to November 5, 2023, BMW is presenting its newest models and innovations at Tokyo's Big Sight International Exhibi...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/09

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