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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

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

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

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

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

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 BMW Group is picking up the pace on its first series-production hydrogen model: current BMW iX5 Hydrogen prototypes are undergoing a comprehensive real-world testing programme. At the same time, the next build phase of the third-generation fuel cell system is starting at the Hydrogen Competence Centre in Munich, while preparations for future series production are already underway at the Austrian Steyr plant. Focus on System Integration and Driving Dynamics The current tes

Before a new model ever reaches a dealership, it has already spent a multiple of its later lifespan on secret proving grounds. BMW Group operates four dedicated test facilities around the globe – each with a clear mission and its own climatic and technical conditions. Here's where BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, and BMW Motorrad are put through their paces. Aschheim near Munich: where it all began BMW Group's oldest test facility lies just a few minutes' drive from the development he

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

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