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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

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

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

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

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

Forty years after production began, BMW's Regensburg plant has hit a major milestone: car number nine million has rolled off the line. Fittingly, it's an all-electric BMW iX1 finished in BMW Individual Velvet Orchid II Metallic, custom-built for a customer in Sweden. From Regional Newcomer to Europe's Highest-Volume Plant The story started in 1986 with the BMW 3 Series (E30). Under the original settlement agreement with the city of Regensburg, BMW committed to building 400 ca

The MINI Cooper S 5-door arrives in a fresh new colour, once again proving that signature MINI driving fun and everyday practicality aren't mutually exclusive. Finished in Nanuq White, the compact five-door showcases the modern MINI design language at its best: pared-back, confident and instantly recognisable. Driving fun meets functionality Power comes from a 150 kW/204 hp four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers genuinely sporty performance — whether navigating the daily c

From October 2026, BMW is introducing a new version of BMW Maps that, for the first time, shows navigation, vehicle surroundings, and driving assistance in a single combined 3D view. This is made possible by the partnership with Mapbox and the new generation of assistance systems in BMW Operating System X. Anyone who has ever had to find the correct lane on a multi-lane motorway exit in heavy traffic while adaptive cruise control and lane guidance were active at the same time

To mark the market launch of the fifth-generation BMW X5 and the first fully electric BMW iX5, BMW is offering two distinct accessory ranges: BMW M Performance Parts for a more dynamic look, and functional BMW accessories for everyday practicality. The M Performance Parts include vehicle-specific aerodynamic and design components: front trim elements with a carbon finish inside the illuminated BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille frame, a three-piece carbon front splitter, a high-gl

The new BMW 3 Series is closing in on production readiness. As BMW has just confirmed, camouflaged prototypes are currently undergoing their final dynamic summer testing at the Miramas proving ground in southern France. The focus is on driving pleasure, lateral dynamics and ride comfort — and for the first time, a genuine M Performance feature is making its way into the 3 Series lineup: Drift Moment. Openness to Technology as a Guiding Principle The next generation of the com

The BMW Group is taking a further step in developing its driver assistance systems: starting mid-September 2026, the Munich-based manufacturer will collect event-based image and sensor data from customer vehicles across Europe – strictly with the explicit consent of vehicle owners and in full compliance with European data protection law. What's Behind It Simulations and test drives with BMW's own development fleet can only go so far. What they can't fully capture is the sheer

While the BMW X1 and X2 usually roll off the line in Regensburg at a steady clip, production came to a three-week halt from August 8 to 30, 2026 — but this was no ordinary pause. During that time, the BMW Group Plant Regensburg carried out several hundred structural and conversion measures to prepare for the launch of the Neue Klasse. Since the start of this week, regular production of the X1 and X2 has resumed as scheduled — with one important new facility now in place. What

August 2026 was a month of contrasts for BMW and MINI: while the Neue Klasse underlined the brand’s technological future with new safety features and research projects, MINI and classic model updates simultaneously celebrated summer, open-top driving, and British heritage. On top of that came a spectacular showing at Monterey Car Week and, once again, numerous motorsport successes. Here’s our recap of the month’s most important stories. Neue Klasse: Safety and Research in Foc

Two cars with the same name — yet worlds apart. The “old” BMW iX3 (G08, 2020–2024) was the pioneer of BMW’s first E-SUV generation, based on the proven fifth-generation eDrive system. The new iX3 (NA5) is the first Neue Klasse model and, with its sixth-generation eDrive, marks the biggest single technological leap BMW has ever made. Here’s a direct comparison of both generations. Starting Point: Same Name, Different Platform The original iX3 was technically closely related to

BMW is stepping on the gas when it comes to electrification – and for the company, there's far more at stake than image alone. Since the launch of the very first BMW i3 in late 2013, the BMW Group has delivered two million fully electric vehicles (BEVs) to customers worldwide. Adding plug-in hybrids to the count, roughly 3.5 million electrified vehicles have gone to customers since 2013. In the first half of 2026, more than one in four vehicles sold worldwide was already elec

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

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.