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BMWNewsBlog is changing – in an area we’ve been thinking about for a while: language. Starting September 1, 2026, our coverage of BMW and MINI will no longer be published in German only, but also in English. What’s changing exactly? • New blog posts will be published in both languages from that date onward – German emains the foundation, with English added as a full-fledged second version. • The topics you know stay the same: news from Munich, technical deep-dives into plat

With its fifth generation, BMW has put the X5 on an entirely new technical foundation – and that shows on the scales. The new X5 40d (G65) weighs approximately 2,355 to 2,430 kg according to current manufacturer figures, while the outgoing G05 xDrive40d tipped the scales at 2,200 kg (DIN) or 2,275 kg (EU). In short, that's an increase of roughly 150 to 230 kilograms. We took a closer look at where this extra weight comes from. One Platform for Five Powertrains The most import

Sometimes all it takes is a single start number to bring back a legend. With the MINI 1965 Victory Edition, MINI honours one of the greatest moments in its motorsport history: the Mini Cooper S's victory at the Monte Carlo Rally in 1965 with Timo Mäkinen and Paul Easter behind the wheel. Over 60 years later, the brand continues this chapter with an exclusive special edition — available across three model variants. A Look That Quotes History The design language of the 1965 Vic

Three years of research, one goal: closing material loops without compromising on safety or quality. With the research project Future Sustainable Car Materials (FSCM), the BMW Group worked alongside 15 partners from industry and academia to do exactly that – and the project now delivers near-production-ready results across four work areas: plastics, metals, digitalization, and design for circularity. The project was funded by Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs an

In the coming days, showroom doors across Germany and Switzerland will open for two of BMW's most important new arrivals this year: the all-electric i3 and the fifth-generation X5. For customers, this marks the first chance to experience both models in person before official sales actually begin. The i3 Sedan: The Second Neue Klasse Model With the i3, BMW is bringing a proper sedan to its new electric platform for the first time, following the iX3 SUV that kicked things off.

The major Bavarian sites of Munich, Dingolfing, and Regensburg traditionally align their factory holidays with school holidays in the Free State of Bavaria, typically scheduling the production break for the second half of August. The Leipzig plant runs on a somewhat different clock: there, the summer break usually starts as early as mid-July, so the workforce is back at the lines sooner. At the motorcycle plant in Berlin, the break traditionally runs longer – around four week

When the days get longer and the wind in your hair becomes the best co-pilot, the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible shows what it was built for. MINI is now bringing the most powerful convertible in its lineup in a new body color: Sunny Side Yellow – a clear statement for warm days, sunny pass roads, and spontaneous road trips. Open, sporty, uncompromising With the top down, every drive turns into an intense summer experience – especially where winding roads, crisp mountain

The BMW iX3 (NA5) isn't just the first production model of the new Neue Klasse platform – it's also the first Neue Klasse vehicle for which BMW offers M Performance Parts. At a photo session in Spain, BMW showed for the first time an iX3 50 xDrive fully fitted out with the new accessory program. What's behind it, and what does the program actually bring to the electric X3 offshoot? What are M Performance Parts, exactly? M Performance Parts are the link between series equipmen

Heizen kostet E-Auto-Batterien deutlich mehr Reichweite als Kühlen. Wir zeigen die Zahlen – und was BMWs neue Gen6-Hochvoltbatterie mit Wärmepumpe und Vorkonditionierung daran ändert.

BMW und Kith präsentieren zur Monterey Car Week 2026 Chapter IV ihrer Zusammenarbeit: einen V10-umgebauten X5 E53 und einen exklusiven 2027er X5 in Frozen Titanium Silver.

Since entering the electric era in 2020, MINI has been tightly bound to one concept: compact, agile, front-wheel drive. The Cooper SE, Aceman, and Countryman SE all run on the UKL platform – the architecture MINI traditionally shares within the BMW Group with the 1 Series, the 2 Series Active Tourer, and the X1. The formula is proven, but technically it's already been overtaken by BMW's next generation. Because while the iX3 and i3 have long been running on the new Gen6 archi

1986 als homologationspflichtiges Rennfahrzeug geboren, ist der BMW M3 in diesem Jahr 40 Jahre alt geworden. Ein Blick auf die Geschichte, alle sechs Generationen und die weltweiten Jubiläumsfeiern 2026.

1996 legte ein 28-jähriger Berner den Grundstein für dÄHLer Competition Line. 2026 feiert das Unternehmen 30 Jahre BMW-Tuning-Geschichte.

BMW zeigt an der Monterey Car Week 2026 die Nordamerika-Premieren des M Concept Neue Klasse und des Vision BMW ALPINA, feiert 40 Jahre BMW M3 und präsentiert das vierte Kapitel von «Kith for BMW».

Together with a broad consortium of industry and academic partners, the BMW Group has completed a research project that shows just how much more is actually possible in the automotive industry's circular economy. The project is called Car2Car, and it delivers concrete figures on how much material from an end-of-life vehicle can genuinely flow back into a new vehicle – when processing is consistently optimized. What is the Car2Car rate? At the heart of the project is a newly d

With the Neue Klasse, BMW isn't just ushering in a new era visually and digitally – plenty is happening under the sheet metal too. At the heart of it is the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology (Gen6), and its most important innovation is arguably the switch from prismatic cells to round cells. We explain what's behind it, which sizes exist, which models already use the new battery technology – and whether MINI benefits from it too. What makes the round cell so special?

Wie Hersteller und Händler eine Fahrzeugpräsentation planen – von der Erlkönig-Phase über Teaser-Kampagnen bis zur Weltpremiere, illustriert am Beispiel der BMW i3 Enthüllung.

Autumn 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons for BMW fans in recent years. While the Neue Klasse continues its winning streak, MINI is also shaking up its model lineup, and BMW Motorrad is using concept vehicles to show where things are heading long-term. We've gathered together the most important news for the coming months. BMW: The Neue Klasse rolls out. The big highlight of the autumn is undoubtedly the BMW i3 (NA0). The first sedan based on the Neue Kl

With new imagery, MINI shows just how much character genuine accessories can bring out of a John Cooper Works. The spotlight falls on a JCW 3-door in Indigo Sunset Blue, fitted with numerous genuine components for an even sportier, more individual look. The foundation is already strong: 170 kW/231 hp, 380 Nm of maximum torque, and a 0–100 km/h sprint in 6.1 seconds deliver the motorsport-inspired punch the JCW is known for. On the exterior, the JCW roof-edge spoiler attachmen

The Neue Klasse continues to gain momentum: series production of the new BMW i3 has started today at the BMW Group Plant Munich. Following the iX3, this marks the second Neue Klasse model to roll off the line – and with a remarkably steep ramp-up curve, according to BMW. Early order start meets strong demand The BMW i3 has been orderable since mid-June – significantly earlier than originally planned. The market's response wasn't long in coming: according to Jochen Goller, BMW