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2026
06
January
2026
| 10:12 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ First-time demo of AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with Alexa+ technology +++ Revolutionary user-interaction with BMW Panoramic iDrive +++ Sixth generation BMW eDrive Technology +++ Next level driving dynamics with the Heart of Joy …
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2025
17
September
2025
| 08:57 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ First BMW Group car plant to rely entirely on electricity from renewable energy during normal operation; no fossil fuels used +++ Use of electric power in paint shop drives reduction in CO₂e emissions from BMW iX3 production +++ Typical …
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02
September
2025
| 10:00 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ First prototypes of the fuel cell system +++ Competence centres for hydrogen in Munich and Steyr +++ BMW Group Plant Steyr to manufacture third-generation fuel cell systems +++ Landshut technology hub will also supply components +++
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05
August
2025
| 10:11 Europe/Amsterdam
Sustainability along the entire life cycle +++ Neue Klasse offers a comprehensive sustainability approach in supply chain, production and use phase measures +++ Focus on decarbonization and resource conservation +++
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10
July
2025
| 15:25 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Pilot plants in Parsdorf, Hallbergmoos and Munich pave the way for global series launch +++ Board Member Nedeljković: “Strengthening Germany’s capacity for innovation” +++ Consistent zero-defect approach to production +++
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2024
17
December
2024
| 15:22 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ First-ever BMW Panoramic iDrive will define the in-vehicle experience of BMW’s forthcoming “Neue Klasse” – or, “New Class” of vehicles –, which is set to launch in late 2025 +++ Iconic US-based comedian Tim Meadows will host the BMW Press …
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14
October
2024
| 09:00 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ BMW Remote Software Upgrades for the world’s largest fleet of vehicles with over-the-air update capability +++
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05
September
2024
| 12:00 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ BMW and Toyota jointly developing next generation of fuel cell technology +++ BMW to launch first-ever series production fuel cell vehicle in 2028 +++ Both companies are promoting hydrogen infrastructure development +++
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2023
11
September
2023
| 12:00 Europe/Amsterdam
• Investment will transform Oxford plant to all-electric production from 2030 • UK Production of two new electrified models – MINI Cooper and MINI Aceman - to start in 2026 • UK government supports investment, securing jobs at Oxford and Swindon …
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02
September
2023
| 10:30 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ The new display and operating system will be available in the Neue Klasse from 2025 +++ BMW Panoramic Vision enhancing BMW driver orientation +++ User experience for all passengers +++
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27
July
2023
| 00:01 Europe/Amsterdam
Sound staging becomes a fundamental component of the purely electric driving experience. Diverse sound worlds enrich the immersive experience and come to the new MINI Cooper Electric for the first time.
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27
July
2023
| 00:01 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Premiere in the automotive industry: MINI Interaction Unit is the first round OLED display with a refreshing user interface design +++ MINI Experience Modes use special designs, light projections and sound to create unique moments +++ …
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27
January
2023
| 18:05 Europe/Amsterdam
BMW announces a completely new Head-up Display for the "Neue Klasse".
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2022
31
August
2022
| 14:35 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Hydrogen is an additional option for electric drive systems +++ Fuel cells are manufactured in the company’s competence centre for hydrogen +++ BMW Group leads the way in hydrogen technology in the premium electric vehicle segment +++
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11
August
2022
| 09:00 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Increase in proportion of recycled material in packaging +++ Nikolaides, Head of Logistics: “We are leveraging various options to save carbon emissions and raw materials.” +++ Other pilot projects underway +++
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05
January
2022
| 20:00 Europe/Amsterdam
World premiere of the BMW iX M60 +++ Preview of in-car entertainment of the future +++ New My Modes: BMW first to bring Digital Art into vehicles +++ BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink: Magical exterior colour change +++ Digital design vision DIMENSIONS OF …
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05
January
2022
| 20:00 Europe/Amsterdam
World premiere: Body surface with real color change thanks to electrophoretic technology +++ Potential for future interior and exterior applications
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2021
19
May
2021
| 09:00 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ 22-inch tyres using certified sustainable natural rubber and rayon, a wood-based material used to strengthen the tyres +++ Plantations certified to standards of independent Forest Stewardship CouncilTM (FSCTM) organisation +++ Wendt: “We are …
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11
May
2021
| 00:01 Europe/Amsterdam
Ongoing expansion of the range of sounds for electric vehicles. BMW IconicSounds Electric enriches electric mobility with a fascinating and unmistakable sonic experience. Collaboration with the Academy Award winner produces a new, characteristic …
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19
April
2021
| 13:30 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Focus on the development of the next generation Li-ion cells for the Neue Klasse +++ Technology leap: Further development in cell chemistry and format +++ automotive-compatible solid-state battery by the end of the decade – demonstrator vehicle …
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17
March
2021
| 09:40 Europe/Amsterdam
At today’s BMW Group Annual Conference the upcoming BMW i4 was revealed.
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13
January
2021
| 14:55 Europe/Amsterdam
BMW Digital Key Plus offers customers a convenient and secure keyless access system.
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2020
14
July
2020
| 10:15 Europe/Amsterdam
•New fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. Power density of the electric drive system increased by 30 per cent over the BMW Group’s existing fully electric vehicles. Electric range of up to 458km(WLTP) •Maximum output of 286 hp and peak torque of …
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09
June
2020
| 10:00 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Homologation tests successfully concluded +++ First pure electric model from BMW core brand will be produced on schedule in China for global market starting in late summer +++
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09
January
2020
| 09:00 Europe/Amsterdam
BMW Group is expands Electric Hybrid offering with the new BMW X1 xDrive 25e and BMW X2 xDrive e25e. With the very latest high-voltage battery cell technology, the new BMW X1 xDrive25e and the new BMW X2 xDrive25e possess generous reserves of …
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2019
21
November
2019
| 08:00 Europe/Amsterdam
CATL order volume increased to 7.3 billion euros +++ Long-term supply contract with Samsung SDI worth 2.9 billion euros +++ Delivery of battery cells for fifth-generation electric drive trains from 2021 +++
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18
November
2019
| 06:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Fifth-generation BMW eDrive to be introduced for the first time in the BMW iX3 in 2020 and will also be used in the BMW iNEXT and the BMW i4 in 2021 – Advanced battery cell technology enables sporty performance and a range of around 600 kilometres …
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2018
06
June
2018
| 00:01 Europe/Amsterdam
• Fresh, modern design redefines the X family aesthetic. • Superior refinement and technology from all-new interior. • TwinPower and M Performance engines deliver dynamism and efficiency. • Active chassis system for variable ride height and …
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28
May
2018
| 11:00 Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Major increase in capacity +++ Production of batteries for fully-electric BMW iX3 from 2020 +++ BMW iX3 to be integrated into existing production structures +++
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03
January
2018
| 08:00 Europe/Amsterdam
50-times faster responses for greater traction and driving stability in adverse road conditions and while brake energy recuperation.
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