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When people talk superbikes, they talk horsepower, winglets and electronics. Yet one part you barely see decides whether you trust a bike at full lean: the frame. That is exactly where BMW Motorrad is stepping things up on the M 1000 RR. From model year 2027, the third generation of the M Motorsport frame comes as standard – and it is not just lighter, it is deliberately "softer" in the right places. Stiff doesn't automatically mean fast For a long time, frame design followed

The BMW iX3 is collecting not just trophies but customers as well: in Switzerland, the first model of the Neue Klasse is already the BMW Group's most successful electric vehicle, and in the third quarter it was even the most registered model of all. Shortly afterwards, it was named «Wertmeister 2026» in Germany – together with the BMW 4 Series and the BMW 5 Series. The iX3 leads BMW Group Switzerland In January 2026, an expert jury named the BMW iX3 «Swiss Car of the Year 202

Nose down, tail up, 48 hp and genuine RR feeling: with the new F 450 RR, BMW Motorrad opens the door to the RR world for A2 licence holders for the first time. Take a second look and it quickly becomes clear that this is no stripped-down beginner's bike. The F 450 RR is a serious supersport machine in a compact format. One look says it all: this is an RR BMW makes no compromises on design. The F 450 RR adopts the styling of the current S 1000 RR almost one-to-one: the pronoun

With the iX4, BMW brings the third Neue Klasse model – and immediately tops it with an M Performance flagship, the iX4 M60 xDrive. 612 hp, 3.9 seconds to 100 km/h and still up to 777 kilometres of range: here is what the electric SUV coupé can do. Key facts at a glance Output: 450 kW (612 hp), 875 Nm, all-wheel drive with two electric motors Performance: 0–100 km/h in 3.9 s, top speed 240 km/h Battery: 108.7 kWh net, 800-volt technology, Gen6 round cells Range: 654–777 km (WL

The BMW Group has published its sales figures for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2026. The picture is split: growth in Europe and the US, significant losses in China. And right in the middle, a model that is breaking every record – the new BMW iX3. Key Figures at a Glance From January to September 2026, the BMW Group delivered 1,707,799 vehicles worldwide, a decline of -4.9% compared with the previous year. In the third quarter alone, deliveries totalled 551,0

With the Concept 7 Protection, BMW opens a new door in its special protection line-up. It is based on an M760e xDrive, it protects against handguns, and from the outside it looks like a perfectly ordinary 7 Series. That is exactly the point. Until now, special protection at BMW meant the 7 Series Protection with VR9 rating (optionally VPAM 10) or the X5 Protection VR6. These are high-security vehicles for heads of state, diplomats and people facing a concrete threat. Below th

Just two weeks after the F 450 R, BMW Motorrad is following up: a night-time teaser image shows the silhouette of a fully faired sportbike. The reveal follows on Thursday, 15 October 2026, at 5 pm CEST. Much suggests the 450 family is about to be completed. "Something's waiting in the fast lane" BMW Motorrad has published a new teaser image on Instagram. The caption hints that something is waiting in the fast lane and invites the community to guess. The presentation is schedu

BMW has unveiled the most powerful version of the iX3 yet. The new iX3 M60 xDrive is the first fully electric M Performance automobile of the Neue Klasse. It has two electric motors with 450 kW (612 hp) and 875 Nm, sprints to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and offers a WLTP range of up to 754 kilometres. It can be ordered from the end of January 2027. Powertrain: Gen6 M eDrive with a new rear motor The iX3 M60 xDrive has one electric motor on each axle. Together they deliver 450 kW

After the BMW iX3 and the BMW i3, BMW is launching the third Neue Klasse model: the all-electric BMW iX4. The SUV coupé combines Gen6 technology with up to 828 km of WLTP range, 400 kW charging power and a 612 hp M60 as the flagship. Market launch is in March 2027. The third model of the Neue Klasse The BMW iX4 takes over the complete technical basis of the iX3 but wraps it in a much more expressive shape. The sloping roofline, the long 2,897 mm wheelbase and short overhangs

BMW is building the suspense: with a short teaser, Munich is setting the stage for the new BMW iX4, the first fully electric Sports Activity Coupé of the Neue Klasse. The world premiere should be just around the corner. The Electric Successor to the X4 The iX4, internally coded NA7, will also be the only powertrain option. BMW has confirmed there will be no combustion-engined successor to the G02. This makes it the sportier sibling of the iX3. Design: iX3 Front, Coupé Rear Up

MINI is taking the Countryman off-road. With the new Untamed Edition, the brand's largest model gets taller, tougher and fully geared for the outdoors – complete with a rooftop tent, a camping collection and the first matte production paint in MINI's history. More Ground Clearance, More Grip The Untamed Edition's suspension sits 15 millimetres higher than on the regular Countryman. Depending on market and drivetrain, ground clearance increases by up to 19 millimetres. Approac

BMW M has built its one millionth vehicle. Fittingly, it's an M3, produced at the Munich main plant. And that is exactly where the next era will begin: the first fully electric BMW M3, based on the Neue Klasse, will also roll off the line in Munich. An M3 in Fire Orange III as a Milestone What timing: 40 years after the market launch of the first BMW M3, BMW M GmbH is celebrating the production of its one millionth vehicle – and of all things, it's an M3. The anniversary car

From greenfield site to series production in two and a half years: Gen6 high-voltage batteries are now rolling off the line in Lower Bavaria. The first customer is the Munich plant, where the new BMW i3 is built. The BMW Group has officially opened its new Irlbach-Strasskirchen plant and started series production at the same time. Located in the district of Straubing-Bogen, the site is the central battery plant for BMW's German vehicle plants and a key building block in the r

BMW Motorrad takes the F 450 family to the road: after the F 450 GS comes the F 450 R, a true naked bike for the A2 class. 48 hp, 175 kg ready to ride, a twin with a 135-degree crankpin offset and looks that are unmistakably borrowed from the S 1000 R. From GS to roadster Last year, the F 450 GS showed where BMW Motorrad is heading with its new middleweight range below the F 900 models. Now comes the logical next step: the BMW F 450 R takes over the engine and frame concept o

The BMW X3 M50 xDrive is getting a noticeable update at the end of the year. From December 2026, the M Performance model of the G45 generation gains a substantial power boost, and the new Black Package is the first exclusive equipment package reserved solely for the top model of the X3 range. At the same time, the entire X3 family receives targeted interior upgrades. 45 hp more for the straight-six The most important news applies to every X3 M50 xDrive, regardless of specific

The new BMW 3 Series has barely been unveiled, and BMW is already following up with Original Accessories. The first M Performance Parts are available for the two top models of the range, the BMW M350 xDrive (G50) and the electric BMW i3 M60 xDrive (NA0). The exciting part: rather than developing one kit for both drivetrains, BMW has given each model its own character. Shared Basis, Different Signatures The parts are designed to fit both the combustion model and the i3. In bot

A Black Package for the M Performance models, market launch of the new 7 Series and X5, more power for the X3 M50 and wheels made with an entirely new casting process for the M5: BMW is rolling out an extensive update package for autumn 2026. Here is everything at a glance, sorted by model. The updates at a glance M240i, M440i, M440d: Black Package | Autumn 2026 7 Series (new generation): 740d, 750e, M760e + eight Individual paint finishes | November 2026 X5 / iX5 (new genera

For more than five decades, the BMW 3 Series has been the benchmark in the sporty mid-size segment. With the eighth generation, BMW is taking the biggest leap in the model's history: for the first time, the 3 Series is available fully electric as the BMW i3 based on the Neue Klasse – alongside petrol engines, including an inline six in the new BMW M350 xDrive. Orders open today, 30 September 2026. One Design for Every Drivetrain The fully electric BMW i3 (NA0) and the combust

If you ride a BMW GS, an R 1300 RT or an S 1000 RR, chances are you're sitting on a piece of Berlin. BMW motorcycles have been assembled in Spandau for 60 years. What began in September 1966 with a single model is today the heart of BMW's global motorcycle production. The Beginning: An R 60/2 in Spandau In September 1966, assembly of the BMW R 60/2 started at the Berlin plant, initially in parallel with motorcycle production in Munich. Over the following years, BMW moved prod

After the F 450 GS, BMW Motorrad is following up. A first teaser image shows a compact roadster based on the new 450 platform. The world premiere takes place on 1 October 2026. BMW Motorrad has published the first image of a new motorcycle on its social media channels. It shows the darkened silhouette of a naked bike against red-lit fog in a nighttime city setting. BMW has not revealed a name yet, but based on the brand's naming scheme, everything points to a BMW F 450 R. The