, accounting for one in four cars made in Germany. In total, Germany produced 4.15 million vehicles, according to the German Association of the Automotive Industry. BMW’s plants in Dingolfing, Leipzig, Munich, and Regensburg are key parts of its global production network and operate under the BMW iFACTORY strategy. The plants can build combustion-engine, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric vehicles on the same production lines. This allows BMW t...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

ures every system works smoothly before actual production begins. In January 2026, BMW i3 assembly will move from the nearby Research and Innovation Centre to the Munich plant. This will allow full-system testing ahead of series production, which will start in summer 2026. The plant follows BMW’s iFACTORY approach, with the new body shop and assembly line fully digitally planned. The press shop and paint shop are also connected to BMW’s Virtu...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

BMW completes Debrecen plant in Hungary, set to begin iX3 production On September 26, BMW Group announced that it officially opened the Debrecen plant in Hungary. The plant, designed under the BMW iFACTORY principles, will start series production of the new BMW iX3 at the end of October 2025 as the first vehicle based on the Neue Klasse platform. The Debrecen plant, built on over 400 hectares in Hajdú-Bihar County, is Hungary’s fourth automoti...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

BMW Debrecen plant, Hungary to officially launch Neue Klasse iX3 production in late October 2025 On September 17, BMW announced that the production of the first Neue Klasse model BMW iX3 will officially begin in late October 2025 at the Debrecen plant, Hungary. The plant features numerous patented innovations and fully adheres to the BMW iFACTORY principles. With optimised workflows and shared tools across sites, the press shop delivers strong pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

, dashboard, and floor trim. The iX3 also benefits from BMW EfficientDynamics, which increases efficiency across the vehicle. Energy use is 20% lower than the previous model, because of better aerodynamics, reduced rolling resistance, and smart energy-saving systems. The iX3 is built at BMW’s new iFactory in Debrecen, Hungary, which runs entirely on renewable electricity—no fossil fuels are used in normal operations. 25% of power comes from s...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

. What used to take weeks in real plants can now be tested virtually in days. From now until 2027, over 40 new or updated models will be added to global production—first virtually, then in real life. This shift is expected to cut planning costs by up to 30%. The Virtual Factory is part of BMW’s iFACTORY strategy. It combines building, logistics, equipment, and vehicle data with 3D simulations of human tasks to create digital versions of every...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

BMW expands Automated Driving in Factory Environment (AFW) project across key production plants On November 25, BMW announced that it has been expanding its tested automated vehicle driving in factories since 2022 as part of the iFACTORY initiative. Currently operational in Dingolfing, it is now being extended to Leipzig, with plans to expand to additional locations. The pilot project known as “Automated Driving in Factory Environment (AFW)” ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/25

BMW Regensburg plant transforms logistics with automation and digitalization On October 29, BMW announced that its Regensburg plant is enhancing its logistics through digitalization and automation as part of the BMW iFACTORY initiative. A new vehicle rolls off the assembly line every 57 seconds, with up to 1,400 BMW X1 and X2 models shipped daily. To support this complex production, components must be delivered “just in time” and “just in s...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/29

over 50 global markets, with 96% of units exported. With a capacity of 76,000 units and additional investments, the plant can adjust production to meet demand. In 2023, BMW invested ZAR 4.2 billion to prepare Rosslyn for next-generation BMW X3 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) production, aligning with BMW’s iFACTORY plan for efficient and sustainable manufacturing. Starting October 2024, the Rosslyn plant will produce the fourth-generation BMW X3, includi...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

g the first technology commissioned. The facility will be BMW's first entirely fossil fuel-free paint shop, using innovative systems like power-to-heat, Heat Grid, and eRTO. The plant will begin pre-series production of the Neue Klasse by year-end, serving as a model for future BMW plants under the iFACTORY principles. The Debrecen paint shop, covering 33,000 square meters, is designed to paint 30 vehicle bodies per hour, with potential for futur...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/27

year-end, with plans to eventually employ over 1,000. The hub's goal is to achieve double-digit million euro turnover by year's end. Key focus areas include: Connected Procurement: Developing networked IT systems for complex supply chains. Digital Shopfloor: Creating modern production IT for BMW's iFactory. Direct Sales Model: Building central IT components to support BMW and MINI's direct sales in Europe. Based on BMW press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/05

hat its Regensburg plant has introduced an autonomous transport vehicle at its press plant. The vehicle is driverless, electric platform truck autonomously transports press tools and steel blanks, with a payload capacity of up to 55 tonnes, furthering the company's goal of a digitally connected BMW iFACTORY. Using advanced sensor technology, the transport system navigates the plant autonomously at 4 km per hour without a driver. The vehicle incor...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/18

in-sequence delivery of complete wheels, invested EUR 101.1 million to open new production facilities in Debrecen and Kecskemét.  The greenfield investment will create 160 jobs. The project in Debrecen aims to build a production and logistics hall of 8,500 square meters in the vicinity of BMW’s iFactory. The Kecskemét facility will have an area of 15,500 square meters right next to Mercedes-Benz’s site. The investment will enable Schedl to...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/26

BMW's Debrecen plant prepares for NEUE KLASSE series production launch On February 9, BMW announced that the employees of the Debrecen plant, Hungary have moved to the Communication Centre for the final phase before the official launch of the NEUE KLASSE series. The facility supports the BMW iFACTORY concept, to be fully implemented in the plant. The non-production staff are settling in, while production teams prepare for their roles to ensure a ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/09

uce next-gen electric drives alongside combustion engines. The InnoLab serves as a digital skills hub, where around 200 diverse projects are underway, ranging from simple data visualizations to complex AI solutions across multiple production lines. These scalable digital solutions, aligned with BMW iFACTORY principles, prioritize flexibility, processes, and integrability. Employee training is a focal point in BMW Group's transformation, featuring...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/07

anufacturing approximately 292,000 BMWs, with 30% being fully electric models. The BMW iX, BMW i7, and BMW i5 Sedan contributed to this milestone. Employee numbers slightly increased to over 18,500. Dingolfing is undergoing a comprehensive transformation into e-mobility and a smart factory, the BMW iFactory. The competence center for electric drive production played a significant role, producing over 560,000 electric motors and around 400,000 hig...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/07

EVE Energy begins construction of battery gigafactory in Hungary On November 28, multiple sources reported that EVE Energy had started the construction of its battery factory in Debrecen, Hungary. It will invest more than EUR 1 billion. It will supply BMW Group’s neighboring iFactory.  It is set to have an annual capacity of 28 GWh and will go into operation in 2026. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/01

ic vehicles, all on a single production line. Approximately 1,000 BMW 1 Series, BMW X1, and BMW X2 models are produced daily at the plant. BMW Group plans to invest over EUR 350 million in vehicle production in Regensburg by the end of the year, creating around 500 permanent jobs. Additionally, BMW iFACTORY is revolutionizing automotive production by introducing an end-to-end digitalized and automated process for inspecting, processing, and marki...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/02

BMW inaugurates Training Center in Debrecen plant, Hungary On October 31, BMW inaugurated the Training Center in Debrecen plant, Hungary, which is a 6,500-square-meter facility on-site. It is part of the BMW’s iFactory which will equip Debrecen plant’s employees and dual apprentice programme students with knowledge for the rollout of the Neue Klasse model generation in 2025. The dual training program, in partnership with the Debrecen Vocation...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/31

o undergo electrification. The company invests ZAR 4.2 billion (over EUR 200 million) in electrification of the plant including specialized training for over 300 employees. From 2024, the BMW X3 as a plug-in hybrid will be manufactured for global export in South Africa.This move aligns with the BMW iFACTORY master plan for future production, emphasizing efficient, digitalized, and resource-friendly manufacturing.Rosslyn plant has produced and exp...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/29