The new BMW X5 adds another chapter to its story of success. The fifth generation of the BMW X5 impresses with technical innovations, a stunning new design and the integration of future-oriented technologies from the Neue Klasse. This underlines its exceptional status and reinforces its leading position in a segment that it originally established.

First model from the brand with five different drive system types.
As the first Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) from the brand and founding father of the eminently successful BMW X family, the trendsetting BMW X5 has been shaping the future in innovative style since its introduction in 1999. Embodying that very same aspiration, the new BMW X5 is the first model from the brand to come to market with a choice of five different drive system types.

In addition to variants with petrol or diesel combustion engines, including 48V mild hybrid technology, and plug-in hybrid models, the fifth generation of the successful model does not just encompass the first all-electric BMW iX5. The BMW iX5 Hydrogen is also set to celebrate its market launch – at a later stage – as the first hydrogen-powered BMW production vehicle. The powertrain encompasses the fuel cell system, in-car hydrogen storage with the new BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage technology and an innovative high-voltage battery.         The third generation of the fuel cell system enables a particularly compact design within a high-performance, efficient drive system with a range of up to 750 kilometres (466 miles)[1].

The new BMW iX5 – the first battery-electric BMW X5 – is launching with the sixth generation of BMW’s eDrive technology. This means longer ranges of up to 845 kilometres (525 miles) in the BMW iX5 60 xDrive, fast charging, 800V technology and practical bidirectional charging. This is thanks to new cylindrical cells with a height of 120 millimetres, installed in the high-voltage battery and in use for the first time in the new BMW iX5.

“With its imposing presence and flawless symbiosis of comfort and driving pleasure, the BMW X5 became a global bestseller,” says Dr. Joachim Post, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Development. “And now the latest generation also benefits from the technologies in the Neue Klasse and the widest possible range of drive systems. As a result, I’m sure the new BMW X5 will set the benchmark in its class once again and write the next chapter in its success story.”

New design: unmistakeable presence from every perspective .
The new BMW X5 also takes a major leap forward in terms of design. Viewed from any perspective, the clear, monolithic and powerful appearance of the car embodies the confident presence that underlines its leading position in the segment, becoming one of the key faces of the brand. This is in large part down to the effortless melding of classic SAV proportions with the forward-looking BMW design language of the Neue Klasse to produce a harmonious, distinct end result.

The next generation of the distinctive X exterior is characterised by the upright design of the front end, the vertically aligned BMW kidney Iconic Glow and the new “double-X” light icons, making their first appearance in a BMW. The clearly structured side view of the BMW X5 is particularly impressive, thanks in large part to the innovative door handles, the BMW Winglets. These combine progressive design with functional convenience: recessed handles requires the lightest of touches to open the electrically powered doors.

Naturally, all models offer broad scope for tailoring the design, including eleven exterior paint colours and a precisely curated wheel range that now boasts 23-inch rims. The new BMW X5 M60e xDrive creates visual highlights emphasising its role as the sporting flagship, while the M Sport package and the M Sport package Pro provide a range of distinctive features.

Spacious, natural and innovative: redesigned interior combines feel good atmosphere with digital user experience.
One glance at the redesigned interior immediately reveals the extremely high quality of the new BMW X5. The interior impresses with clear structures and uncluttered surfaces, producing a harmonious sense of space and calmly providing subtle support for classic BMW driver orientation.

The outstanding visual and haptic quality of the interior is also underlined by the new decorative surfaces constructed from materials such as slate and glass that generate an atmosphere of elemental sophistication. BMW is the first carmaker worldwide to offer slate as an optional decorative surface.

The BMW X5 incorporates core technologies from the Neue Klasse in the form of the new BMW Panoramic iDrive display and operating system, underpinned by BMW Operating System X. These include the Central Display in free-cut design, the BMW 3D Head-Up Display, the BMW Passenger Screen available as an optional extra in the BMW X5 for the first time, the BMW Panoramic Vision with a projection surface extending across the full width of the windscreen and the new multifunction steering wheel. This results in an all-encompassing digital user experience centred around both the driver and their passengers.

The BMW X5 combines fascinating new technologies with a genuinely feel-good interior atmosphere. This is expressed in the lighting animations provided by the ambient light strip, a central element that creates an inviting wrap-around effect from door to door to generate a harmonious atmosphere.

BMW X5 combines a high level of comfort with BMW typical driving dynamics and intelligent driver assistance systems.
As the sportiest SUV in its segment, the BMW X5 has long set standards in terms of driving dynamics – and the latest generation of the BMW X5 is equally impressive in its this respect. This is due in no small part to the adaptive suspension fitted as standard and axle load distribution close to 50:50. Optional extras include Adaptive Chassis Control, as well as the Adaptive Chassis Control Professional with roll stabilisation initially available for every all‑electric and plug‑in hybrid model. This system leads the way when it comes to blending BMW’s characteristic driving dynamics with maximum ride comfort.

BMW Symbiotic Drive provides intelligent support tailored to individual driving behaviour. The advanced Level 2 driver assistance systems and active safety functions are designed down to the smallest detail for seamless interaction between assistance and human driving. In the BMW iX5 models, and in the upcoming BMW iX5 Hydrogen, the Heart of Joy also enables a very special experience: BMW Soft-Stop, which executes the smoothest stopping action every provided by BMW.

Production and premiere in Spartanburg.
The market launch of the first variants of the new BMW X5 is scheduled for late November 2026, with the all-electric and plug‑in hybrid versions to follow in early 2027. Production of the new models will ramp up some months ahead of this, with BMW Group Plant Spartanburg (USA) initiating series production of the fifth-generation BMW X5 in August 2026.

++ Nathanaëlle Heinrich zal op 1 september 2026 de functie van President & CEO van BMW Group Belux op zich nemen +++ Alexander Wehr wordt President & CEO van BMW Group Centraal- en Zuidoost-Europa.+++

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Bornem. Nathanaëlle Heinrich treedt op 1 september 2026 in dienst als nieuwe President & CEO van BMW Group Belux.

Nathanaëlle Heinrich begon haar carrière bij de BMW Group in München als stagiaire in 2005, waarna ze naar BMW Group France verhuisde als marketingspecialist voor BMW Motorrad. Vervolgens bekleedde ze de functies van regionaal vertegenwoordiger en key accountmanager voor BMW-MINI, daarna hoofd verkoop voor BMW Motorrad en in 2017 regionaal directeur van BMW voor het noorden van Frankrijk. Twee jaar later werd Nathanaëlle hoofd van BMW Motorrad in Frankrijk, waarna ze in 2022 de leiding nam over de afdeling Sales en Dealer Development bij BMW France. Nathanaëlle studeerde af aan de EM Strasbourg Business School en volgde ook een opleiding aan de Universiteit van Mannheim in Duitsland.

Ze volgt Alexander Wehr op, die op 1 september de leiding krijgt over BMW Group Centraal- en Zuidoost-Europa. Sinds juni 2022 heeft Alexander Wehr met succes leiding gegeven aan BMW Group Belux en een sleutelrol gespeeld bij het stimuleren van verdere groei en het versterken van de positie van de merken van de BMW Group in België en Luxemburg. Onder zijn leiding heeft het merk BMW zijn positie als Nr.1 marktleider in België opnieuw bevestigd voor het vijfde jaar op rij, heeft MINI de overstap naar het agentschapsmodel succesvol voltooid en is de bouw van een nieuwe campus op het hoofdkantoor in Bornem van start gegaan.

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De BMW Group

Met haar vier merken – BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce en BMW Motorrad – is de BMW Group 's werelds toonaangevende premium fabrikant van auto's en motorfietsen en biedt zij tevens premium financiële diensten aan. Het productienetwerk van de BMW Group omvat meer dan 30 productielocaties wereldwijd; het bedrijf beschikt over een wereldwijd verkoopnetwerk in meer dan 140 landen.

In 2025 verkocht de BMW Group wereldwijd 2,46 miljoen personenauto’s en meer dan 202.500 motorfietsen. De winst vóór belastingen bedroeg in het boekjaar 2025 € 10,2 miljard bij een omzet van € 133,5 miljard. Per 31 december 2025 had de BMW Group een personeelsbestand van 154.540 medewerkers.

Het economische succes van de BMW Group is altijd gebaseerd geweest op langetermijndenken en verantwoord handelen. Duurzaamheid is een belangrijk onderdeel van de bedrijfsstrategie van de BMW Group en omvat alle producten – van de toeleveringsketen en productie tot het einde van hun levensduur.

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+++ 8 BMW M4 GT3 EVO's staan klaar voor de uitdaging van de Ardense achtbaan. +++ ROWE Racing en Team WRT zetten in totaal 12 BMW M-fabriekscoureurs in de Pro Cup- en Gold Cup-categorieën in. +++ Podiumplaatsen bij de 24-uursraces in Daytona, op de Nürburgring en in Le Mans zorgen voor extra momentum. +++

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Munich. Following a GTP podium and a GTD Pro class victory at the 24h Daytona (USA), third place at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring (GER), and a runner-up finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA), BMW M Motorsport now turns its attention to the next endurance racing classic. Next weekend (25th to 28th June), BMW will be aiming for its 26th overall victory at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL). A total of eight BMW M4 GT3 EVOs will compete in the world's largest GT3 race. In the Pro and Gold Cup categories, ROWE Racing and Team WRT will field four cars with a total of 12 BMW M works drivers, as they have done in every round of the GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup. In addition, four more BMW M4 GT3 EVOs entered by customer teams will compete in the Silver and Bronze classes. The race at Spa-Francorchamps counts towards both the GT World Challenge Europe and the Intercontinental GT Challenge championships.

BMW’s most recent overall victory at the Ardennes classic came in 2023, when ROWE Racing secured the win for the record-winning manufacturer. This season, the team has already claimed third place at the 24h Nürburgring. At Spa-Francorchamps, ROWE Racing will field two BMW M4 GT3 EVOs. In the top Pro Cup category, Augusto Farfus (BRA), Jake Dennis (GBR), and Raffaele Marciello (SUI) will share the #98 car. The team will also enter the #998 BMW M4 GT3 EVO in the Gold Cup, where young BMW M works drivers Ugo de Wilde (BEL) and Tim Tramnitz (GER) will team up with experienced colleague Jens Klingmann (GER).

The Belgian Team WRT arrives at its home race at Spa-Francorchamps carrying strong momentum after major successes with the BMW M Hybrid V8 at the 24h Daytona and in the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC). In May, the team achieved not only its first FIA WEC victory at Spa-Francorchamps, but also a one-two finish. More recently, it secured pole position and second overall place at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The team's objective is now to continue this successful run with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. Team WRT will enter two cars in the Pro Cup. Kelvin van der Linde, Jordan Pepper (both RSA), and Charles Weerts (BEL) will share the #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, while Dan Harper (GBR), Max Hesse (GER), and Valentino Rossi (ITA) will compete in the #46 car.

A further four BMW M4 GT3 EVOs will be entered by customer teams. Paradine Competition will field two cars in the Silver Cup and Bronze Cup categories. Team WRT will also compete with an additional car in the Silver Cup, while Oman Racing by Century Motorsport will enter a car in the Bronze Cup.

Race week at Spa-Francorchamps begins with a private test on Tuesday, 23rd June. On Wednesday evening, the traditional parade from the circuit into the city centre of Spa will take place. In addition to the BMW M4 GT3 EVOs, the BMW M3 Touring 24H will also participate. The car became a fan favourite during the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, where it achieved an outstanding fourth-place overall finish. It will also be displayed in the paddock throughout the race weekend. Qualifying and the Superpole sessions will be held on Thursday and Friday, with the race itself starting at 16:30 local time on Saturday.

Quotes ahead of the 24h Spa.

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “The 2026 season has already been a strong one for us, with successes at the major 24-hour races: a GTP podium and class victory at Daytona, as well as podium finishes at Nürburgring and Le Mans. Naturally, this gives us great momentum heading into Spa-Francorchamps. BMW has already achieved 25 victories there, most recently in 2023. We are looking forward to fighting for another overall win with our four factory-supported cars from ROWE Racing and Team WRT, while also aiming to extend our success in the other classes.”

Vincent Vosse (Team Principal, Team WRT): “Our goal for Spa-Francorchamps is to deliver a performance with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO that is every bit as strong as our race at Le Mans with the BMW M Hybrid V8. We want to be in contention for victory with a strong and competitive car.”

Hans-Peter Naundorf (Team Principal, ROWE Racing): “Few races are as closely associated with success for ROWE Racing as the 24 Hours of Spa. Three victories and two runner-up finishes over the past ten years speak for themselves and demonstrate that we know what it takes to succeed there. At the same time, the last two editions have shown us just how fine the margins can be in this race. On both occasions, we came close to another top result, and on both occasions, only a small detail prevented us from achieving it. Following our podium finish in the Intercontinental GT race at the Nürburgring, we head to Spa with confidence. Our objective is clear: we want both cars to be running at the front and fighting for podium positions.”

The driver line-ups at a glance:

#32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Team WRT – Pro Cup:

Kelvin van der Linde (RSA)

Jordan Pepper (RSA)

Charles Weerts (BEL)

#46 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Team WRT – Pro Cup:

Dan Harper (GBR)

Max Hesse (GER)

Valentino Rossi (ITA)

#98 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, ROWE Racing – Pro Cup:

Augusto Farfus (BRA)

Jake Dennis (GBR)

Raffaele Marciello (SUI)

#998 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, ROWE Racing – Gold Cup:

Ugo de Wilde (BEL)

Tim Tramnitz (GER)

Jens Klingmann (GER)

#30 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Team WRT – Silver Cup:

Ignacio Montenegro (ARG)

Matisse Lismont (BEL)

Amaury Cordeel (BEL)

Mathieu Detry (BEL)

#992 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Paradine Competition – Silver Cup:

Christian Hahn (BRA)

Josh Rowledge (GBR)

Jop Rappange (NED)

Ian Aguilera (MEX)

#42 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Oman Racing by Century Motorsport – Bronze Cup:

Ahmad Al Harthy (OMA)

Javier Sagrera (ESP)

Calan Williams (AUS)

Pedro Ebrahim (BRA)

#991 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Paradine Competition – Bronze Cup:

James Kellett (GBR)

Darren Leung (GBR)

David Pittard (GBR)

Leyton Fourie (RSA)

Munich. Following a GTP podium and a GTD Pro class victory at the 24h Daytona (USA), third place at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring (GER), and a runner-up finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA), BMW M Motorsport now turns its attention to the next endurance racing classic. Next weekend (25th to 28th June), BMW will be aiming for its 26th overall victory at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL). A total of eight BMW M4 GT3 EVOs will compete in the world's largest GT3 race. In the Pro and Gold Cup categories, ROWE Racing and Team WRT will field four cars with a total of 12 BMW M works drivers, as they have done in every round of the GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup. In addition, four more BMW M4 GT3 EVOs entered by customer teams will compete in the Silver and Bronze classes. The race at Spa-Francorchamps counts towards both the GT World Challenge Europe and the Intercontinental GT Challenge championships.

BMW’s most recent overall victory at the Ardennes classic came in 2023, when ROWE Racing secured the win for the record-winning manufacturer. This season, the team has already claimed third place at the 24h Nürburgring. At Spa-Francorchamps, ROWE Racing will field two BMW M4 GT3 EVOs. In the top Pro Cup category, Augusto Farfus (BRA), Jake Dennis (GBR), and Raffaele Marciello (SUI) will share the #98 car. The team will also enter the #998 BMW M4 GT3 EVO in the Gold Cup, where young BMW M works drivers Ugo de Wilde (BEL) and Tim Tramnitz (GER) will team up with experienced colleague Jens Klingmann (GER).

The Belgian Team WRT arrives at its home race at Spa-Francorchamps carrying strong momentum after major successes with the BMW M Hybrid V8 at the 24h Daytona and in the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC). In May, the team achieved not only its first FIA WEC victory at Spa-Francorchamps, but also a one-two finish. More recently, it secured pole position and second overall place at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The team's objective is now to continue this successful run with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. Team WRT will enter two cars in the Pro Cup. Kelvin van der Linde, Jordan Pepper (both RSA), and Charles Weerts (BEL) will share the #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, while Dan Harper (GBR), Max Hesse (GER), and Valentino Rossi (ITA) will compete in the #46 car.

A further four BMW M4 GT3 EVOs will be entered by customer teams. Paradine Competition will field two cars in the Silver Cup and Bronze Cup categories. Team WRT will also compete with an additional car in the Silver Cup, while Oman Racing by Century Motorsport will enter a car in the Bronze Cup.

Race week at Spa-Francorchamps begins with a private test on Tuesday, 23rd June. On Wednesday evening, the traditional parade from the circuit into the city centre of Spa will take place. In addition to the BMW M4 GT3 EVOs, the BMW M3 Touring 24H will also participate. The car became a fan favourite during the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, where it achieved an outstanding fourth-place overall finish. It will also be displayed in the paddock throughout the race weekend. Qualifying and the Superpole sessions will be held on Thursday and Friday, with the race itself starting at 16:30 local time on Saturday.

Quotes ahead of the 24h Spa.

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “The 2026 season has already been a strong one for us, with successes at the major 24-hour races: a GTP podium and class victory at Daytona, as well as podium finishes at Nürburgring and Le Mans. Naturally, this gives us great momentum heading into Spa-Francorchamps. BMW has already achieved 25 victories there, most recently in 2023. We are looking forward to fighting for another overall win with our four factory-supported cars from ROWE Racing and Team WRT, while also aiming to extend our success in the other classes.”

Vincent Vosse (Team Principal, Team WRT): “Our goal for Spa-Francorchamps is to deliver a performance with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO that is every bit as strong as our race at Le Mans with the BMW M Hybrid V8. We want to be in contention for victory with a strong and competitive car.”

Hans-Peter Naundorf (Team Principal, ROWE Racing): “Few races are as closely associated with success for ROWE Racing as the 24 Hours of Spa. Three victories and two runner-up finishes over the past ten years speak for themselves and demonstrate that we know what it takes to succeed there. At the same time, the last two editions have shown us just how fine the margins can be in this race. On both occasions, we came close to another top result, and on both occasions, only a small detail prevented us from achieving it. Following our podium finish in the Intercontinental GT race at the Nürburgring, we head to Spa with confidence. Our objective is clear: we want both cars to be running at the front and fighting for podium positions.”

The driver line-ups at a glance:

#32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Team WRT – Pro Cup:

Kelvin van der Linde (RSA)

Jordan Pepper (RSA)

Charles Weerts (BEL)

#46 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Team WRT – Pro Cup:

Dan Harper (GBR)

Max Hesse (GER)

Valentino Rossi (ITA)

#98 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, ROWE Racing – Pro Cup:

Augusto Farfus (BRA)

Jake Dennis (GBR)

Raffaele Marciello (SUI)

#998 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, ROWE Racing – Gold Cup:

Ugo de Wilde (BEL)

Tim Tramnitz (GER)

Jens Klingmann (GER)

#30 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Team WRT – Silver Cup:

Ignacio Montenegro (ARG)

Matisse Lismont (BEL)

Amaury Cordeel (BEL)

Mathieu Detry (BEL)

#992 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Paradine Competition – Silver Cup:

Christian Hahn (BRA)

Josh Rowledge (GBR)

Jop Rappange (NED)

Ian Aguilera (MEX)

#42 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Oman Racing by Century Motorsport – Bronze Cup:

Ahmad Al Harthy (OMA)

Javier Sagrera (ESP)

Calan Williams (AUS)

Pedro Ebrahim (BRA)

#991 BMW M4 GT3 EVO, Paradine Competition – Bronze Cup:

James Kellett (GBR)

Darren Leung (GBR)

David Pittard (GBR)

Leyton Fourie (RSA)

+++ MINI Belux viert het begin van de zomer in stijl door samen te werken met de Antwerpse Paul Smith-boetiek aan de Kelderstraat 2, ter gelegenheid van de meest Britse afterwork van het jaar: de Belgische première van de gloednieuwe MINI Paul Smith Edition, in Cabriolet-uitvoering. +++

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Antwerpen. MINI en Paul Smith brengen samen wat beide merken kenmerkt: een iconisch ontwerp, zorgvuldige details en de vrijheid om de ‘klassieker’ op een verrassende manier te herinterpreteren! De MINI Paul Smith Edition vertaalt de kenmerkende stijl van de ontwerper naar een opvallende editie voor de MINI Cooper-familie — herkenbaar aan karakteristieke accenten, zowel binnen als buiten. Om het begin van de zomer in stijl te vieren, werkte MINI Belux samen met de Antwerpse Paul Smith-boetiek aan de Kelderstraat 2 voor de exclusieve presentatie van de gloednieuwe MINI Paul Smith Edition, in Cabriolet-uitvoering. Tijdens een exclusieve afterwork konden gasten uit de influencer- en perswereld de nieuwe editie in avant-première ontdekken, onder de stralende Antwerpse zon.

Gabriel Goffoy, algemeen directeur van MINI Belux: „Bij MINI Belux vieren we de zomer graag zoals het hoort. De lancering van de gloednieuwe MINI Paul Smith Cabrio werd dan ook in de schitterende Paul Smith-boetiek in het hart van Antwerpen gevierd, een stad waar mode een tweede natuur is. Deze editie illustreert dat design geen grenzen kent en dat stijl de weg op kan gaan, waardoor elke rit een modeshow wordt. Onze klanten verdienen een unieke ervaring, waarin elegantie en prestaties samenkomen en elke rit een uitzonderlijk moment wordt. Dankzij deze samenwerking bieden we onze klanten een in zijn soort unieke cabriolet aan, die exclusiviteit en echte stijl combineert. Alleen MINI kan dit realiseren.”

Details met een Brits tintje.

Voor deze editie zijn drie carrosseriekleuren beschikbaar, waarvan twee exclusief. Statement Grey is een eigentijdse herinterpretatie van de kleur van de Mini Austin Seven uit 1959 – een grijstint met een blauwachtige ondertoon. Inspired White doet denken aan het geliefde beige van de Mini Classic, maar dan in een moderne tint. Om het kleurenpalet compleet te maken, is er Midnight Black Metallic, afkomstig uit het kleurenpalet van het huidige MINI-gamma.

Het uiterlijk wordt gekenmerkt door opvallende contrasten tussen de carrosserie, het dak en de accenten, gecombineerd met de kenmerkende strepen van Paul Smith. De buitenspiegels, de omlijsting van de grille en de wieldopjes vallen bij alle modellen op door hun Nottingham Green-kleur – een knipoog naar de geboortestad van de Britse ontwerper.

In het interieur combineert de MINI Paul Smith-editie Britse soberheid met creatieve details. De bekleding in Vescin/knit in de kleur Nuit Blue wordt gecombineerd met zwarte gebreide oppervlakken met subtiele ton-sur-ton strepen. Een ‘Hello’-projectie bij het openen van de deur, de tekst ‘Every day is a new beginning’ op de dorpellijsten en het kenmerkende gestreepte textielelement op het stuurwiel zorgen voor opvallende accenten. Een handgetekende ‘Rabbit’-afbeelding op de vloermatten maakt de typisch Britse humor compleet.

De Paul Smith-editie in één oogopslag:

• Nu verkrijgbaar voor de MINI Cooper E/SE; MINI Cooper 3-deurs C/S; MINI Cooper 5-deurs C/S en MINI Cooper Cabrio C/S,
• Exclusieve carrosseriekleuren: Statement Grey, Inspired White. Ook de carrosseriekleur Midnight Black is verkrijgbaar,
• Optie voor een contrasterend dak: Nottingham Green met kenmerkende strepen aan de bestuurderszijde, of Jet Black met ton-sur-ton strepen,
• Accenten in Nottingham Green (buitenspiegels, omlijsting van de grille, wieldopafdekkingen),
• Opvallende details zoals de ‘Hello’-lichtprojectie, het ‘Rabbit’-motief op de vloermatten en de door Sir Paul Smith zo geliefde zin ‘Every day is a new beginning’ op de dorpellijsten,
• Drie exclusieve Paul Smith-achtergronden voor de Personal Mode.

Prijs- en modellenlijst:

• • MINI Cooper 3-deurs Paul Smith Edition:

C: vanaf 34.430 € incl. btw

S: vanaf 38.680 € incl. Btw

• • MINI Cooper 5-deurs Paul Smith Edition:

C: vanaf 35.430 € incl. btw

S: vanaf 39.680 € incl. Btw

• • MINI Cooper Cabrio Paul Smith Edition:

C: vanaf 38.100 € incl. btw

S: vanaf 42.100 € incl. btw

• • MINI Cooper Electric Edition:

E: vanaf 36.640 € incl. btw

SE: vanaf 40.640 € incl. Btw

De BMW Group

Met haar vier merken – BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce en BMW Motorrad – is de BMW Group 's werelds toonaangevende premium fabrikant van auto's en motorfietsen en biedt zij tevens premium financiële diensten aan. Het productienetwerk van de BMW Group omvat meer dan 30 productielocaties wereldwijd; het bedrijf beschikt over een wereldwijd verkoopnetwerk in meer dan 140 landen.

In 2025 verkocht de BMW Group wereldwijd 2,46 miljoen personenauto’s en meer dan 202.500 motorfietsen. De winst vóór belastingen bedroeg in het boekjaar 2025 € 10,2 miljard bij een omzet van € 133,5 miljard. Per 31 december 2025 had de BMW Group een personeelsbestand van 154.540 medewerkers.

Het economische succes van de BMW Group is altijd gebaseerd geweest op langetermijndenken en verantwoord handelen. Duurzaamheid is een belangrijk onderdeel van de bedrijfsstrategie van de BMW Group en omvat alle producten – van de toeleveringsketen en productie tot het einde van hun levensduur.

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+++ MINI Belux célèbre le début de l’été en style en s’associant à la boutique Paul Smith anversoise située au 2 Kelderstraat à l’occasion d’un afterwork le plus British de l’année   : la présentation en Première Belge de la toute nouvelle MINI Paul Smith Edition, en version Cabriolet. +++

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Anvers. MINI et Paul Smith réunissent ce qui définit les deux marques : un design iconique, des détails méticuleux et la liberté de réinterpréter le « classique » avec des twists inattendus ! L’édition MINI Paul Smith traduit le style signature du designer en une édition distinctive pour la famille MINI Cooper — identifiable par des accents caractéristiques aussi bien à l’intérieur qu’à l’extérieur. Afin de célébrer le début de l’été en beauté, MINI Belux s’est associée à la boutique Paul Smith anversoise située au 2 Kelderstraat pour la présentation exclusive de la toute nouvelle MINI Paul Smith Edition, en version Cabriolet. A l’occasion d’un afterwork exclusif, les invités du milieu de l’influence et de la presse ont découvert la nouvelle édition en avant-première, sous le soleil radieux d’Anvers.

Gabriel Goffoy , Directeur Général de MINI Belux : « Chez MINI Belux, nous aimons célébrer l’été comme il se doit. Le lancement de la toute nouvelle MINI Paul Smith Cabrio a ainsi été mise à l’honneur dans la splendide boutique Paul Smith, en plein cœur d’Anvers, une ville où la mode est une seconde nature. Cette édition illustre que le design n’a pas de limites et que le style peut prendre la route, transformant chaque trajet en défilé. Nos clients méritent une expérience unique, où l’élégance rencontre la performance et où chaque trajet devient un moment d’exception. Grâce à cette collaboration, nous offrons à nos clients un modèle cabriolet unique en son genre, qui allie exclusivité et véritable style. Il n’y a que MINI pour réaliser cela ».

Des détails à l’accent britannique.

Trois teintes de carrosserie extérieures sont proposées pour l’édition, dont deux exclusives. Le Statement Grey réinterprète, de manière contemporaine, la teinte de la Mini Austin Seven de 1959 — un gris avec une pointe bleuâtre. Le Inspired White évoque le beige bien-aimé de la Mini Classic dans une tonalité moderne. Pour compléter la palette, le Midnight Black Metallic est proposé et provient du nuancier de la gamme MINI actuelle.

Le caractère extérieur se définit par des contrastes marquants entre la carrosserie, le toit et les accentuations, associés aux rayures signatures de Paul Smith. Les rétroviseurs, le contour de la calandre et les caches moyeux se démarquent sur tous les modèles en Nottingham Green — un clin d’œil à la ville natale du designer britannique.

À l’intérieur, l’édition MINI Paul Smith allie la sobriété britannique à des détails créatifs. La sellerie en Vescin/knit bleu Nuit rencontre des surfaces tricotées noires avec des rayures ton sur ton subtiles. Une projection « Hello » lors de l’ouverture de la porte, l’inscription « Every day is a new beginning » sur les seuils de porte, et l’élément textile rayé signature au niveau du volant apportent des touches distinctives. Un graphisme dessiné à la main « Rabbit » sur les tapis de sol achève l’humour typiquement britannique.

L’édition Paul Smith en un coup d’œil :

• Désormais disponible sur les MINI Cooper E/SE ; MINI Cooper 3 portes C/S ; MINI Cooper 5 portes C/S et MINI Cooper Cabrio C/S,
• Teintes de carrosserie extérieures exclusives : Statement Grey, Inspired White. Le teinte de carrosserie Midnight Black est également proposée,
• Option de toit contrastant : Nottingham Green avec rayures signatures côté conducteur, ou Jet Black avec rayures ton sur ton,
• Accentuations Nottingham Green (rétroviseurs, contour de calandre, caches moyeux),
• Détails distinctifs tels que la projection lumineuse « Hello », le motif « Rabbit » sur les tapis de sol, et la phrase chère à Sir Paul Smith, « Every day is a new beginning », sur les seuils de porte,
• Trois arrière-plans Paul Smith exclusifs pour le Personal Mode.

Liste des prix et des modèles   : 

• MINI Cooper 3 portes Édition Paul Smith :

C : à partir de 34 430 € TVAc

S : à partir de 38 680 € TVAc

• MINI Cooper 5 portes Édition Paul Smith :

C : à partir de 35 430 € TVAc

S : à partir de 39 680 € TVAc

• MINI Cooper Cabrio Édition Paul Smith :

C : à partir de 38 100 € TVAc

S : à partir de 42 100€ TVAc

• MINI Cooper Electric Edition Paul Smith  :

E : à partir de 36 640 € TVAc

SE : à partir de 40 640 € TVAc

Le Groupe BMW

Avec ses quatre marques, BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce et BMW Motorrad, le Groupe BMW est le premier constructeur mondial premium de voitures et de motos, et propose également des services financiers haut de gamme. Le réseau de production du Groupe BMW comprend plus de 30 sites de production dans le monde ; l’entreprise dispose d’un réseau commercial mondial dans plus de 140 pays.

En 2025, le Groupe BMW a vendu 2,46 millions de voitures particulières et plus de 202 500 motos dans le monde. Le résultat avant impôts de l’exercice 2025 s’est élevé à 10,2 milliards d’euros pour un chiffre d’affaires de 133,5 milliards d’euros. Au 31 décembre 2025, le Groupe BMW comptait 154 540 collaborateurs.

Le succès économique du Groupe BMW repose depuis toujours sur une vision à long terme et une gestion responsable. La durabilité est un élément clé de la stratégie d’entreprise du Groupe BMW et concerne tous les produits – de la chaîne d’approvisionnement à la production, jusqu’à la fin de leur cycle de vie.

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Sterke vraag naar de BMW i3, het tweede model van de Neue Klasse. +++ De volledig elektrische BMW 3 Reeks kan al vóór de officiële marktintroductie in het najaar van 2026 besteld worden, in de vorm van de BMW i3 50 xDrive als First Edition. +++ Deze uitvoering onderscheidt zich door een zeer uitgebreide en aantrekkelijke standaarduitrusting en een actieradius tot 906 kilometer (WLTP).

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¹ AC charging Professional enables V2L and offers a charging rate of 22 kW. This halves the charging time compared with a charging rate of 11 kW.

² The initial term is two years from delivery of the new vehicle to the customer. After this time, the functionality of this optional extra can be extended on one occasion free of charge within three months – for a term of two years – via the My BMW App or the BMW Connected Drive Store.

At a glance: Q&A on the new BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition.

When can customers order the BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition?
The BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition can be ordered exclusively from BMW retailers from 18 June 2026.

What items of equipment is the BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition fitted with?
Over and above standard specification for the BMW i3 50 xDrive, the BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition includes an extensive selection of additional items. Among these are the M Sport package and BMW Iconic Glow exterior package. In the interior, front multifunction seats and the exclusive BMW M interior design are offered. The innovation package including three-zone automatic climate control with extended features, plus the BMW 3D Head-Up Display and the Harman Kardon HiFi loudspeaker system are also fitted. Further options are also available.

What drive system is the BMW i3 as First Edition fitted with?
The BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition has one electric motor at the front axle and one at the rear axle. Its system output is 345 kW/469 hp.

How fast does the BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition accelerate?
It can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds.

Does the BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition come with the Heart of Joy?
Yes, the Heart of Joy control computer is one of the four superbrains in the new BMW i3. It shapes Sheer Driving Pleasure in the new BMW i3.

How much range does the BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition offer?
Its offers a range of up to 906 kilometres / 563 miles(as per WLTP test cycle).

How quickly can the BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition charge?
The BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition can achieve DC charging rates of up to 400 kW. When connected to a DC rapid charging point, it can take on enough energy in ten minutes to cover 423 km (263 miles, as per ISO 12906 in the WLTP cycle)¹. AC charging Professional –included as standard in the First Edition – offers charging speeds of up to 22 kW from a Wallbox.

What are the dimensions of the BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition?
They are the same as those of the BMW i3 50 xDrive. It is 4,760 mm long, 1,865 mm wide and 1,480 mm tall.

How long will the BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition be available?
The BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition will be offered ahead of the general start of orders from autumn 2026. First Edition specification and equipment will remain available after orders have officially opened.

Will there be further model and equipment variants in the future?

Further equipment and configuration variants will follow from autumn 2026, when orders officially open.

What does the BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition cost?
The starting price for the BMW i3 50 xDrive as First Edition is EUR 73,435 ² (BE) – EUR 71,026 ² (LUX) and will vary according to individual customer specification.

What is the base price for the BMW i3 50 xDrive?
Prices for the new BMW i3 50 xDrive will start at EUR 64,000 ²  (BE) – EUR 61,900 ² (LUX)

What does the BMW i3 50 xDrive offer in terms of automated driving?
The new BMW i3 50 xDrive offers innovative SAE Level 2 driver assistance systems and active safety functions with significant improvements, extra functionality and BMW Symbiotic Drive.  

¹ The added range after ten minutes of high-power charging was determined in accordance with ISO 12906 in the WLTP cycle. This and the charging performance depend on the vehicle specification, battery charge, condition and temperature, individual driving profile, use of auxiliary consumers, ambient temperature and the charging power provided by the charging point.

² Prices apply to the offering in Europe. Price includes VAT at 21 % (Belgium) and 17% (Luxembourg)

All of the stated equipment features, technical data and energy consumption and emissions figures relate to the offering in the German market. The figures refer to vehicles with basic configuration in Germany. These may vary depending on the wheel/tyre size and items of optional equipment selected.

Official electric power consumption and range figures were determined based on the prescribed measurement procedure WLTP in accordance with Pkw-EnVKV. For more information, go to www.bmw.de

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The BMW Group

With its four brands, BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2025, the BMW Group sold 2.46 million passenger vehicles and more than 202,500 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2025 was € 10.2 billion on revenues amounting to € 133.5 billion. As of 31 December 2025, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,540 employees.

The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products – from the supply chain through production to the end of their useful life. 

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• Final calibration drives before production starts
• First fully electric BMW iX5 with sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology
• Largest high-voltage battery fitted in a BMW model
• Range of models now even broader: BMW X5 available with five drive system technologies for the first time
• Heart of Joy delivers pure driving pleasure: next-generation driver assistance systems

Munich/Spartanburg (USA). The new BMW X5 has entered the finishing straight in its development programme. The fifth generation of the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is now completing final calibration drives around its production base at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA. The new BMW X5 will be the first BMW production model to be introduced onto the market with a choice of five different drive system technologies. The first fully electric BMW iX5 will be making its debut, and this will be followed in 2028 by the arrival of the first ever hydrogen-powered BMW to go into series production – the BMW iX5 Hydrogen. Also available will be petrol and diesel variants with 48V mild hybrid technology, and plug‑in hybrid models. Media representatives from various countries took the chance to sample the BMW X5 40 xDrive (294 kW/400 hp), BMW X5 50e xDrive plug-in hybrid (360 kW/490 hp) and BMW iX5 60 xDrive (425 kW/578 hp) in the concluding test drives before the start of production.

The fully electric BMW iX5: world premiere with new Gen6 eDrive technology.

The first battery-electric BMW iX5 is based on the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology, which features a new high-voltage battery concept with cylindrical cells and 800V technology. With its usable energy content of 144 kWh in the USA and 141 kWh in the EU (net), the BMW iX5 60 xDrive boasts the largest high-voltage battery to be fitted in an all-electric BMW model to date. Propulsive power is provided by one electric motor at the front axle and another at the rear, working in tandem with BMW xDrive electric all-wheel drive.

The BMW iX5 Hydrogen: hydrogen-powered production model from BMW due in 2028 with innovative Flat Storage system.
The first ever hydrogen-powered BMW production model, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, will hit the roads in 2028. Its powertrain comprises a fuel cell system, the new BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage system and an innovative high-voltage battery. The third generation of the fuel cell system forms the basis for a particularly compact design as well as high power and efficiency. The flat tank system consists of seven high-pressure tanks made of a carbon-fibre reinforced composite, which are connected with one another in parallel. These are integrated into a robust metal frame. This layout makes exceptionally efficient use of the space the system takes up in the vehicle; no room is lost inside the cabin. Another benefit is that models with fuel cell technology can be built on the same production line as other drive system types.

Pure driving pleasure thanks to the Heart of Joy.
The new BMW X5 will offer a new-dimension driving experience courtesy of technology from the Neue Klasse – the Heart of Joy featuring the BMW Dynamic Performance Control driving stack developed fully in-house. This high-performance control unit acts ten times faster than previous systems, meaning it is able to make adjustments to the powertrain, brakes, steering sub-functions, charging and recuperation in a matter of milliseconds. The result is remarkable agility, poise and precision. In the BMW iX5 and BMW iX5 Hydrogen, this technology also impresses with extremely smooth stopping manoeuvres while also increasing efficiency by recovering more energy under deceleration with regenerative braking. In combustion-engined or plug-in hybrid models, the latest digital and highly interconnected driving dynamics systems ensure the car always makes optimum use of the available traction and delivers composed handling at all times. These systems include the standard-fitted tenth-generation transverse dynamics management system and near-actuator wheel slip limitation, both supported by precisely tuned chassis components.

The wheels – larger rims with diameters of up to 23 inches can now be specified – and the standard mixed-size tyres further enhance comfort, stability and dynamism. The new BMW X5 comes as standard with adaptive suspension whose dampers are controlled electronically for each individual wheel, plus almost 50:50 weight distribution. The dampers can be continuously adjusted, enabling everything from a very comfortable ride through to sporty, dynamic handling. Adaptive Chassis Control Professional, which is available as an option for the all‑electric BMW iX5 and the plug-in hybrid models, maximises dynamic prowess. It includes two-axle air suspension with electronically controlled dampers, Integral Active Steering and active roll stabilisation.

Next-generation driver assistance systems.
The new BMW X5 features innovative SAE Level 2 driver assistance systems and active safety functions from the Neue Klasse technology clusters. Customers can therefore look forward to significant upgrades and extended functionality, as well as BMW Symbiotic Drive. One example of these innovations is the optional Motorway and City Assistant, which includes Entry-2-Exit assistance on motorways and Address‑2‑Address assistance in urban areas. The advanced Level 2 driver assistance systems from BMW are meticulously designed for seamless interaction between assistance tech and human driving habits. The aim here is not to attain the highest possible level of automation in every situation, but to provide a safe driver assistance experience that offers maximum benefit and remains controllable at all times. As a result, the driver always stays involved as human and artificial intelligence interact. With driver assistance systems active, this means the driver can accelerate, steer and brake as required, without instantly deactivating the assistance system in the process. The straightforward operating logic and clear displays of BMW Panoramic iDrive ensure that assisted driving is intuitive and controllable at all times, enabling safe use of the highest SAE Level 2 automation.

The symbiotic interaction between driver and vehicle can also be experienced with active safety functions that work unobtrusively in the background as silent companions. A good example is the Lane Keeping Assistant, which detects t. The driver’s intention based on steering behaviour and where they are looking. The system only assists with warnings and steering inputs when the driver really is drifting out of their lane unintentionally or an impending collision is detected. Other safety functions include automated evasive manoeuvring within the car’s own lane, Lane Change Warning, Side Collision Warning with steering intervention when there is a risk of a lateral collision, plus Crossing Traffic Warning and automatic braking when turning into a road or exiting a parking space.

* As this is a development-phase prototype, the figures given are provisional. Energy consumption information as per WLTP is not yet available.

+++ Voorproefje van de nieuwe designtaal voor high-performance auto's van BMW M GmbH +++ Nieuwe interpretatie van dynamiek, wendbaarheid en precisie bij BMW M +++ Design en technologie overgenomen uit de autosport +++

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Munich. The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse celebrates its world premiere at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It showcases the new BMW M design language and sets a clear signal for the brand’s all-electric future. The future BMW M product portfolio combines expressive design, high performance and innovative materials.

The vehicle builds a bridge between its history and motorsport.
It is instantly recognisable as a high-performance automobile. BMW M thus remains true to its guiding principle: “Born on the racetrack. Made for the streets.”

“The new BMW M design language forms the expressive spearhead of the Neue Klasse – determined and purposeful,” says Oliver Heilmer, Head of Design BMW Compact Class, Neue Klasse and BMW M. “At BMW M, form consistently follows function. Every detail serves performance. This project is truly special to me because it carries the BMW M character into a new era.”

Form, function and motorsport references in the exterior design.
Powerful proportions, precise lines and a muscular shoulder section with wide wheel arches define the unmistakable BMW M character.

Numerous M-specific design measures optimise aerodynamics – including the reinterpreted M aero exterior mirrors in the colours of BMW M.

A distinctive air outlet shapes the V-shaped front bonnet. It supports the cooling of the electric drivetrain.

A forward-facing shark nose and a light signature with depth effect characterise the front end. Headlights and kidney grille form a single unit. The new M Yellow Lights create a focused view of the road. The yellow light icons are set to become a new signature feature of future BMW M automobiles and reference GT racing cars as well as the BMW M Hybrid V8.

The front apron of the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse adopts a trimaran-style bumper, inspired by the form of high-speed sailing boats. The three-part design underlines the vehicle’s technical appearance. It also provides structural support for the front splitter – an aerodynamic element at the lower edge of the front end.

Another new lighting accent for future BMW M automobiles are the three-dimensional Track Lights located in the outer sections of the front apron.

Track Lights and trimaran design also shape the rear apron of the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse. The Track Lights frame the trimaran element above the floating diffuser. A striking ducktail spoiler improves aerodynamics, increases downforce at the rear axle and at the same time sets a striking accent within the clean surface design of the rear end.

Natural fibre elements are used in both the exterior and interior of the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse – for example in the front splitter, the bonnet air outlet and the diffuser. For the first time, natural fibre is not only used in its pure form but also in a refined finish with M branding in the roof graphic.

The newly developed Monza Red metallic paint finish and the red-and-blue coded centre-lock wheels strengthen the visual link to BMW M and motorsport.

Driver-focused cockpit for an intense BMW M experience.
The interior of the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse is reduced and consistently geared towards the driving experience in a next-generation all-electric BMW M.

Four newly developed bucket seats provide secure support even in highly dynamic driving situations and integrate structural elements made from natural fibre materials. The seat upholstery in Bathurst Blue and Berry Red picks up the BMW M colours in a two-tone Merino leather finish. Red five-point belts emphasise the sporty character.

For the first time in a BMW M vehicle, high-quality black nubuck leather is used. It can be found on the steering wheel, the door panels and the roll bar.

The floating dashboard is finished in black knit material and features M-specific hexagonal backlighting.

Red accents on the M gear selector, the shift paddles on the M steering wheel and in the digital displays add targeted sporty highlights in the cockpit and put performance centre stage.

High performance and BMW M driving experience in a new dimension.
The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse represents the next chapter in the M-typical blend of dynamics, agility and precision. The innovative BMW M eDrive drive concept with four electric motors and BMW M Dynamic Performance Control elevates driving experience and racetrack capability to a new level.

“Even in the new all-electric era, we continue the M-typical tradition of transferring both technological innovations and defining design features directly from motorsport into series production,” says Franciscus van Meel, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW M GmbH.

BMW M eDrive is based on the Neue Klasse’s Gen6 technology and was developed specifically for all-electric BMW M automobiles. The drivetrain concept combines four electric motors with the central control software BMW M Dynamic Performance Control in the high-performance computer Heart of Joy. Thanks to the integrated, wheel-specific control of the drivetrain and braking systems, BMW M eDrive opens up new potential for driving dynamics and driving safety. It enables high recuperation performance, optimal traction right up to the limit and particularly direct response.

The 800-volt technology and the high-voltage battery with an energy content of more than 100 kWh create the conditions for long-range capability. A BMW M-specific optimised version of sixth-generation cylindrical cells provides particularly high output when delivering energy to the electric motors and during charging. The housing of the high-voltage battery is structurally integrated with both the front and rear axle, thereby additionally contributing to driving dynamics.

De BMW Highway Assistant* wordt veelvuldig gebruikt in het dagelijks leven en maakt dankzij zijn beproefde veiligheidsconcept in steeds meer landen handsfree rijden mogelijk op snelwegen.

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Antwerpen/Bornem, 5 juni 2026 – Katoen Natie en BMW Group Belux tekenen samen de grootste bestelling van elektrische auto’s ooit in België bij één autobouwer. De overeenkomst ondersteunt de strategische keuze van Katoen Natie om haar bedrijfswagenvloot te elektrificeren binnen een globale duurzaamheidsstrategie.

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Voor Katoen Natie kadert deze investering in een geïntegreerde langetermijnstrategie waarin duurzaamheid centraal staat in de bedrijfsvoering. De onderneming zet al jaren structureel in op een combinatie van hernieuwbare energieproductie, energieopslag en slimme energiesturing, met als doel haar energieverbruik maximaal lokaal en onafhankelijk te organiseren.

De elektrificatie van de bedrijfswagenvloot past naadloos binnen deze bredere aanpak. Tegen eind 2027 zullen meer dan 1.000 auto’s met verbrandingsmotor uit de bestaande Katoen Natie vloot worden vervangen door elektrische BMW’s en MINI’s. Hiermee realiseert Katoen Natie de grootste elektrificatie-deal van een bedrijfswagenvloot in één klap in België.

‘Net als BMW Group kijkt Katoen Natie met een totaalvisie naar verduurzaming’ stelt CEO Alexander W. Wehr van BMW Group Belux. ‘Mobiliteit is pas écht duurzaam als we kijken naar de volledige waardeketen, en Katoen Natie is bij uitstek een partij die dat totaalplaatje volledig beheerst. We zijn fier omdat hier twee Europese marktleiders de handen in elkaar slaan met een duurzaam partnership voor de lange termijn.’

Net als BMW Group beschikt Katoen Natie vandaag reeds over een aanzienlijke capaciteit in hernieuwbare energie. Verspreid over verschillende sites produceert het bedrijf groene stroom via zonne- en windenergie, aangevuld met grootschalige batterijopslag en slimme energiesturing. Door elektrische mobiliteit te koppelen aan deze infrastructuur wordt de impact van de energietransitie versterkt en wordt de afhankelijkheid van externe energiebronnen verder beperkt.

“Voor ons is elektrificatie geen opzichzelfstaand project, maar een logische volgende stap binnen een bredere energie- en duurzaamheidsstrategie,” zegt Joris Verheulpen, Chief Procurement Officer van Katoen Natie. “We bouwen aan een geïntegreerd systeem waarin voertuigen, energieproductie, opslag en slimme sturing elkaar versterken. De keuze voor BMW past in die aanpak: schaalbaar, technologisch onderbouwd en gericht op de lange termijn.”

De elektrificatie van de Katoen Natie-vloot zal naar verwachting leiden tot een jaarlijkse reductie van ongeveer 3.350 ton CO₂-uitstoot en een besparing van circa 800.000 liter fossiele brandstof. De elektrificatie wordt ondersteund door verdere investeringen in laadinfrastructuur en een geïntegreerd energiesysteem waarin lokaal geproduceerde hernieuwbare energie maximaal wordt benut. Katoen Natie investeert ook in een netwerk van laadpunten op haar Belgische sites, ondersteund door intelligente systemen die laadprocessen afstemmen op beschikbare energieproductie en netbelasting. Op die manier wordt het gebruik van lokaal opgewekte energie gemaximaliseerd en wordt het energiesysteem als geheel efficiënter aangestuurd.

De samenwerking met BMW Group Belux sluit aan bij deze strategische keuzes. Beide ondernemingen delen een langetermijnvisie en een focus op innovatie en technologische ontwikkeling. In het kader van dit partnership zullen beide partijen bovendien onderzoeken hoe de samenwerking verder kan worden verdiept, onder meer op het vlak van elektrificatie, laadinfrastructuur, digitale mobiliteitsdiensten en logistieke oplossingen.

Bij de te leveren auto’s ligt het zwaartepunt op de BMW iX1 en de elektrische MINI Countryman, maar ook de modellen van de Neue Klasse komen aan bod, zoals de BMW iX3 en de zopas voorgestelde BMW i3, beide uitgerust met de optie voor bidirectioneel laden.

Katoen Natie en BMW Group zijn geen onbekenden voor elkaar. Zo werken BMW Group en Katoen Natie reeds samen binnen de automotive supply chain in Thailand, waar Katoen Natie logistieke ondersteuning biedt voor de BMW-productie. De overeenkomst in België vormt daarmee een verdere verankering van een samenwerking die internationaal al jaren operationeel is.

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De BMW Group

Met haar vier merken – BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce en BMW Motorrad – is de BMW Group 's werelds toonaangevende premium fabrikant van auto's en motorfietsen en biedt zij tevens premium financiële diensten aan. Het productienetwerk van de BMW Group omvat meer dan 30 productielocaties wereldwijd; het bedrijf beschikt over een wereldwijd verkoopnetwerk in meer dan 140 landen.

In 2025 verkocht de BMW Group wereldwijd 2,46 miljoen personenauto’s en meer dan 202.500 motorfietsen. De winst vóór belastingen bedroeg in het boekjaar 2025 € 10,2 miljard bij een omzet van € 133,5 miljard. Per 31 december 2025 had de BMW Group een personeelsbestand van 154.540 medewerkers.

Het economische succes van de BMW Group is altijd gebaseerd geweest op langetermijndenken en verantwoord handelen. Duurzaamheid is een belangrijk onderdeel van de bedrijfsstrategie van de BMW Group en omvat alle producten – van de toeleveringsketen en productie tot het einde van hun levensduur.

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Het M xDrive-vierwielaandrijvingssysteem is voor het eerst beschikbaar voor de compacte high-performance sportwagen BMW M2. Verbeterde tractie zorgt voor een nog snellere acceleratie in combinatie met een verder verbeterde wendbaarheid en richtingsstabiliteit. M-gevoel zonder concessies aan de prestaties – in elk seizoen en onder vrijwel alle wegomstandigheden. De innovatieve BMW M Ignite-motortechnologie vermindert het brandstofverbruik aanzienlijk bij hoge belasting. De marktintroductie van de BMW M2 met M xDrive gaat eind zomer 2026 van start.

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CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

Munich/Shenyang. BMW Brilliance’s Shenyang Production Base reached another significant milestone with the official roll-off of its 7 millionth vehicle. This achievement not only reflects the BMW Group’s long-standing commitment to the Chinese market and its continued investment in Shenyang, but also marks a new phase in intelligent manufacturing, local innovation, and future production capabilities.

“For more than 30 years, we have been deeply rooted in China. The seven-millionth BMW vehicle from our plant in Shenyang is a significant milestone in this success story: it demonstrates the strength of our local production – and it reflects the high level of expertise, the great dedication, and the exceptional commitment of our Chinese team,” says Raymond Wittmann, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Production.

“With the start of local production of the Neue Klasse later this year, we are opening the next chapter and starting a new era for BMW in China.”

“Seven million vehicles are far more than just a number — they represent seven million times that Chinese customers have chosen and trusted BMW. Beyond excellent products, we have also built in Shenyang a future-proof production system, strong local competences, and an exceptional team whose expertise drives our innovation and success in China. Building on this strong foundation, we are accelerating into a new era through innovation, deeper localization, and intelligent manufacturing, opening the next chapter of BMW’s development in China.” said Ms. Birgit Boehm, President and CEO of BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.

The milestone vehicle that rolled off the line is the BMW 3 Series Horse Edition. It not only showcases BMW’s agility in responding to the Chinese market but also highlights the outstanding cross-functional collaboration across R&D, purchasing, and manufacturing at the Shenyang Production Base, as well as its ability to deliver stable, high-quality output in a highly competitive market environment.

Deeply Rooted in China: Building a New Benchmark for BMW iFACTORY

From the roll-off of the first locally produced BMW vehicle in 2003 to today’s 7 millionth milestone, BMW has established a comprehensive system in China covering complete vehicle and powertrain manufacturing, localized R&D, and a localized supply chain, making it one of BMW’s most important production and innovation hubs worldwide.

The vision of the BMW iFACTORY serves as a powerful guiding principle for the BMW production worldwide. BMW’s long-term commitment to Liaoning Province and Shenyang continues to translate into a future-oriented, high-quality production system and strong local innovation capabilities, further strengthening the company’s long-term development foundation in China.

Digitalization and AI Driving the Next Level of Smart Manufacturing

As a key practice hub for BMW’s global intelligent manufacturing, digitalization and AI technologies have been widely integrated across all production processes at the Shenyang Production Base. Through intelligent applications, the base continuously enhances production efficiency, quality management, and operational coordination, achieving more efficient, stable, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

This development direction is also highly aligned with China’s ongoing efforts to advance new industrialization and foster new quality productive forces. Leveraging its Shenyang Production Base, the BMW Group continues to drive the deep integration of intelligent manufacturing, digitalization and sustainability, setting a benchmark for high-quality development in the premium automotive manufacturing sector while also contributing to local supply chain upgrading and the cultivation of highly skilled talent. This demonstrates BMW’s long-term confidence in China and its continued commitment to supporting the high-quality development of China’s manufacturing industry.

Building Core Capabilities for the Neue Klasse, Accelerating Toward New Era

BMW Shenyang Production Base continues to promote employee upskilling and capability transformation, fostering a professional workforce tailored to the future of the automotive industry. This provides sustained support for new technologies, new products, and new production models, while continuously contributing “China experience” to the BMW global production network.

At the same time, centered around the local production of the Neue Klasse models, BMW Shenyang Production Base is comprehensively advancing upgrades in its production system, digital architecture, and supply chain collaboration capabilities. Leveraging a higher level of flexible manufacturing, AI-powered quality management, and a highly connected digital production network, the Shenyang Production Base is laying a solid foundation for the local production of Neue Klasse models while further strengthening BMW’s overall competitiveness in electrification, digitalization, and sustainability — continuing to lead the future of premium automotive manufacturing.

De productiefaciliteit van BMW Brilliance in Shenyang heeft een nieuwe belangrijke mijlpaal bereikt met de officiële aflevering van het 7 miljoenste voertuig. Deze prestatie weerspiegelt niet alleen de langdurige toewijding van de BMW Group aan de Chinese markt en de voortdurende investeringen in Shenyang, maar markeert ook een nieuwe fase op het gebied van intelligente productie, lokale innovatie en toekomstige productiecapaciteiten.

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Munich/Shenyang. BMW Brilliance’s Shenyang Production Base reached another significant milestone with the official roll-off of its 7 millionth vehicle. This achievement not only reflects the BMW Group’s long-standing commitment to the Chinese market and its continued investment in Shenyang, but also marks a new phase in intelligent manufacturing, local innovation, and future production capabilities.

“For more than 30 years, we have been deeply rooted in China. The seven-millionth BMW vehicle from our plant in Shenyang is a significant milestone in this success story: it demonstrates the strength of our local production – and it reflects the high level of expertise, the great dedication, and the exceptional commitment of our Chinese team,” says Raymond Wittmann, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Production.

“With the start of local production of the Neue Klasse later this year, we are opening the next chapter and starting a new era for BMW in China.”

“Seven million vehicles are far more than just a number — they represent seven million times that Chinese customers have chosen and trusted BMW. Beyond excellent products, we have also built in Shenyang a future-proof production system, strong local competences, and an exceptional team whose expertise drives our innovation and success in China. Building on this strong foundation, we are accelerating into a new era through innovation, deeper localization, and intelligent manufacturing, opening the next chapter of BMW’s development in China.” said Ms. Birgit Boehm, President and CEO of BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd.

The milestone vehicle that rolled off the line is the BMW 3 Series Horse Edition. It not only showcases BMW’s agility in responding to the Chinese market but also highlights the outstanding cross-functional collaboration across R&D, purchasing, and manufacturing at the Shenyang Production Base, as well as its ability to deliver stable, high-quality output in a highly competitive market environment.

Deeply Rooted in China: Building a New Benchmark for BMW iFACTORY

From the roll-off of the first locally produced BMW vehicle in 2003 to today’s 7 millionth milestone, BMW has established a comprehensive system in China covering complete vehicle and powertrain manufacturing, localized R&D, and a localized supply chain, making it one of BMW’s most important production and innovation hubs worldwide.

The vision of the BMW iFACTORY serves as a powerful guiding principle for the BMW production worldwide. BMW’s long-term commitment to Liaoning Province and Shenyang continues to translate into a future-oriented, high-quality production system and strong local innovation capabilities, further strengthening the company’s long-term development foundation in China.

Digitalization and AI Driving the Next Level of Smart Manufacturing

As a key practice hub for BMW’s global intelligent manufacturing, digitalization and AI technologies have been widely integrated across all production processes at the Shenyang Production Base. Through intelligent applications, the base continuously enhances production efficiency, quality management, and operational coordination, achieving more efficient, stable, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

This development direction is also highly aligned with China’s ongoing efforts to advance new industrialization and foster new quality productive forces. Leveraging its Shenyang Production Base, the BMW Group continues to drive the deep integration of intelligent manufacturing, digitalization and sustainability, setting a benchmark for high-quality development in the premium automotive manufacturing sector while also contributing to local supply chain upgrading and the cultivation of highly skilled talent. This demonstrates BMW’s long-term confidence in China and its continued commitment to supporting the high-quality development of China’s manufacturing industry.

Building Core Capabilities for the Neue Klasse, Accelerating Toward New Era

BMW Shenyang Production Base continues to promote employee upskilling and capability transformation, fostering a professional workforce tailored to the future of the automotive industry. This provides sustained support for new technologies, new products, and new production models, while continuously contributing “China experience” to the BMW global production network.

At the same time, centered around the local production of the Neue Klasse models, BMW Shenyang Production Base is comprehensively advancing upgrades in its production system, digital architecture, and supply chain collaboration capabilities. Leveraging a higher level of flexible manufacturing, AI-powered quality management, and a highly connected digital production network, the Shenyang Production Base is laying a solid foundation for the local production of Neue Klasse models while further strengthening BMW’s overall competitiveness in electrification, digitalization, and sustainability — continuing to lead the future of premium automotive manufacturing.

+++ Gebruik van industriële datasets voor het trainen van AI-modellen +++ AI verbetert de analyse van botsingssimulaties +++ Combinatie van technische expertise en geavanceerde AI-mogelijkheden +++

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Munich / Paris.  The BMW Group and Mistral AI are partnering to advance the use of AI in crash simulation. The aim is to improve quality, accuracy and speed in complex engineering tasks. The collaboration marks a first step towards scaling domain-specific AI across further areas of vehicle development and the BMW Group value chain.   

De MINI Paul Smith Edition combineert de kenmerkende ‘classic with a twist’-stijl van Paul Smith met de iconische designelementen van MINI. Deze speciale editie is verkrijgbaar voor de MINI Cooper 3-deurs, MINI Cooper 5-deurs en MINI Cooper Cabrio.

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La MINI Paul Smith Edition allie le style caractéristique « classic with a twist » de Paul Smith aux éléments de design emblématiques de MINI. Cette édition spéciale est disponible pour la MINI Cooper 3 portes, la MINI Cooper 5 portes et la MINI Cooper Cabrio.

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+++ Op zondag 14 juni vindt BMW Motorrad Day 2026 plaats aan het iconische Hellend Vlak van Ronquières. Alle motorrijders zijn welkom, ongeacht het merk op de tank, op deze jaarlijkse hoogmis van het rijplezier op twee wielen. Testritten met al onze modellen zijn mogelijk, en de centrale gast is onze gloednieuwe BMW F450 GS. +++

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Bornem. De BMW Motorrad Day 2026 biedt een platform voor motorliefhebbers die dezelfde passie delen: vrijheid, avontuur, mooie wegen en puur rijplezier. Ongeacht het merk waarmee ze rijden, kunnen bezoekers deelnemen aan testritten, ervaringen en ontmoetingen in een unieke industriële setting.

Wat te verwachten:

• Testritten met de nieuwste BMW Motorrad-modellen (registratie verplicht op voorhand)
• Begeleid onroad parcours (in samenwerking met RideOut)
• Uitdagend offroad-parcours (in samenwerking met Backtrail)
• Bush mechanics workshop
• Partnerzone
• Animatie voor alle bezoekers
• Gevarieerd aanbod aan foodtrucks
• Unieke BMW Motorrad Day goodies
• En nog meer activiteiten op de dag zelf!

Ronquières biedt industrieel erfgoed, aantrekkelijke routes en een sfeer waarin de liefde voor motoren centraal staat, ongeacht het merk. Grote aandachtstrekker van deze editie wordt natuurlijk de gloednieuwe BMW F 450 GS, ideaal voor jongere of beginnende avonturiers die het GS-gevoel willen ervaren.

Alle praktische informatie vind je hier: https://www.bmw-motorrad.be/nl/experience/events/bmd-2026.html#/section-essais-pendant-le-bmw-motorrad-day

• Datum: zondag 14 juni 2026
• Locatie: Hellend Vlak van Ronquières
• Schrijf je in voor een testrit op voorhand via: https://bmwmotorradday.be/index.php?l=nl

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Met haar vier merken – BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce en BMW Motorrad – is de BMW Group 's werelds toonaangevende premium fabrikant van auto's en motorfietsen en biedt zij tevens premium financiële diensten aan. Het productienetwerk van de BMW Group omvat meer dan 30 productielocaties wereldwijd; het bedrijf beschikt over een wereldwijd verkoopnetwerk in meer dan 140 landen.

In 2025 verkocht de BMW Group wereldwijd 2,46 miljoen personenauto’s en meer dan 202.500 motorfietsen. De winst vóór belastingen bedroeg in het boekjaar 2025 € 10,2 miljard bij een omzet van € 133,5 miljard. Per 31 december 2025 had de BMW Group een personeelsbestand van 154.540 medewerkers.

Het economische succes van de BMW Group is altijd gebaseerd geweest op langetermijndenken en verantwoord handelen. Duurzaamheid is een belangrijk onderdeel van de bedrijfsstrategie van de BMW Group en omvat alle producten – van de toeleveringsketen en productie tot het einde van hun levensduur.

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115 exemplaren geproduceerd ter ere van het 115-jarig jubileum van de Tourist Trophy 2026 op de Mountain Course.

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Munich. With the BMW M 1000 RR Limited Edition Isle of Man TT, BMW Motorrad introduces a special model limited to 115 units to mark the 115th running of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy in 2026. The edition is based on the BMW M 1000 RR M Competition and combines exclusive TT design elements with carefully selected equipment features and collector attributes.

Markus Flasch, CEO of BMW Motorrad: “Racing is part of BMW Motorrad’s DNA. The BMW M 1000 RR Limited Edition Isle of Man TT is therefore the logical evolution of a special model based on the BMW M 1000 RR. This model bridges our successful 
TT heritage and our M models, and is a strong expression of racing DNA, technical precision and exclusivity.”

With this edition limited to 115 units, BMW Motorrad pays tribute to one of the most historic and demanding road races in the world. Key features include the British Racing Green Uni Matt paint finish, selected Mountain Course graphics, and sequential numbering with a certificate of authenticity.

Design: distinctive, precise and authentic

The design of the Limited Edition is consistently aligned with TT DNA: British Racing Green Uni Matt meets specific TT graphics featuring selected sections of the TT Mountain Course – left-hand turns on the left, right-hand turns on the right fairing side. A carbon airbox cover with TT course and TT logo, further carefully placed details, and a seat in Alcantara finish underscore the motorsport character. The aluminium tank with graphic accents completes the premium appearance.

Equipment of the Limited Edition

The special edition is based on the BMW M 1000 RR with M Competition package (without pillion package). In addition, it features exclusive edition-specific elements:

• Milled numbering on the top yoke
• Certificate of authenticity
• British Racing Green Uni Matt paint finish including specific TT graphics:
  • selected left-hand turns on the left fairing side
  • selected right-hand turns on the right fairing side
• Aluminium tank painted in Satin Chrome including tapes
• Black Alcantara seat
• Matt-finish M carbon airbox cover, complemented by Mountain Course graphic and TT logo
• M Race Cover Kit
• Black swingarm
• TT branding and lettering on the rear frame
• Rear workstand
• Assembly stand mounting
• M motorcycle mat (250 x 105 cm) with M logo and TT logo 

The BMW M 1000 RR Limited Edition Isle of Man TT is aimed at customers who combine uncompromising performance with a clear focus on exclusivity and collector value.

Homage to the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy

For decades, the Tourist Trophy has stood for outstanding rider skill, maximum precision and exceptional technical performance. BMW Motorrad has a close connection to this history – from Georg Meier’s legendary TT victory in 1939 to current successes on the 
S 1000 RR and M 1000 RR. The Limited Edition takes up this heritage and translates it into a distinctive, exclusive production model.

BMW Motorrad and the TT: historical milestones

In 1939, Georg Meier won the Senior TT on the BMW RS 255 Kompressor. In 1976, another major TT success followed: Helmut Dähne, together with Hans-Otto Butenuth, won the 1,000 cc Production class on the BMW R 90 S. In the modern era,
BMW Motorrad has continued this tradition on the Mountain Course with the S 1000 RR and later the M 1000 RR.

Successes since 2014

Since the introduction of the RR models in the modern TT era, BMW Motorrad has repeatedly demonstrated its competitiveness on the Mountain Course. Michael Dunlop achieved a breakthrough in the 1,000 cc class on the BMW S 1000 RR in 2014. 
Peter Hickman shaped the more recent period of success with multiple victories, including a hat-trick in 2022 in the Superbike, Superstock and Senior TT races on 
BMW motorcycles. In 2025, Davey Todd further underlined the performance of the 
BMW M 1000 RR with a Superbike victory and additional strong results in the 1,000 cc classes. A particularly striking testament to current performance is the overall all-time lap record on the TT Mountain Course set in 2023: 16:36.115 minutes with an average speed of 136.358 mph (approx. 219.4 km/h), achieved by Peter Hickman on a
BMW M 1000 RR in Superstock specification.

Limitation and availability

The M 1000 RR Limited Edition Isle of Man TT will be produced in a strictly limited run of 115 units, further emphasizing its exclusive collector character.


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De BMW M3 E30 is nu verkrijgbaar als LEGO® Speed Champions-set. Deze exclusieve set met een speciale kleurstelling is een uniek erfgoeditem voor fans van alle leeftijden.

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Munich. To mark the 40th anniversary of the BMW M3 E30, the LEGO Group and the BMW Group have come together to extend their collaboration with a special project. For the first time in their history, the two companies have teamed up to co‑create a unique LEGO^® Speed Champions BMW M3 E30 kit with a livery jointly designed by BMW Group and LEGO Group design teams.

This collaboration elevates the two companies’ successful partnership to a new level. The distinctive livery pays tribute to the car’s legendary heritage and draws inspiration from the BMW M Motorsport division. Besides the visually captivating forms and colours of the livery, it is unique in that it is applied not only to the scaled-down replica LEGO^® Speed Champions BMW M3 E30 version, but also to the actual BMW M3 E30. Accordingly, the launch of the small-scale version will be accompanied by an authentic showcar.

The LEGO^® Speed Champions BMW M3 is characterised by special attention to detail in its design, faithful to the original vehicle. Among the recreated design features are the BMW kidney grille, the rear spoiler and the front end with its four round headlights, characteristic of the first-generation BMW M3. The set contains 358 pieces and is 17 centimetres long and 7 centimetres wide. Builders will be able to enjoy endless racing fun, with functional wheels and a realistic driver minifigure wearing a BMW M T-shirt.

For added excitement, fans around the globe will soon be able to match their outfits with their beloved minifigure. A scaled-up version of the minifigure T-shirt will be available from 1 August 2026 onwards from BMW dealers and on lifestyle.bmw.com. Made from organic cotton, it features a high-quality print on the front and back.

Driven by the goal of reproducing iconic racing cars with LEGO bricks, the LEGO^® Speed Champions line has been delighting car enthusiasts and collectors of all ages. The iconic BMW M3 E30 sits perfectly within this tradition, allowing generations of fans to experience BMW Group culture and engineering excellence. This latest edition is sure to ignite racing passion as builders assemble the legendary touring car featuring a one-of-a-kind livery.

The LEGO^® Speed Champions BMW M3 E30 is now available for pre-order at LEGO.com and will be released in LEGO stores and at BMW dealers on 1 August 2026, €27.99 RRP. Available through BMW dealers in the EU/UK, as well as from lifestyle.bmw.com, LEGO shops, and LEGO.com worldwide.

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the BMW M3 E30, the product launch on 1 August 2026 will be highlighted by a public presentation in Berlin. At the event, fans will be able to experience the BMW M3 E30 showcar with the co-created livery among many other highlights – marking another exciting milestone in this collaboration with the LEGO Group. 

+++ De pre-serieproductie van de “Energy Master” voor de BMW iX5 Hydrogen gaat van start in de BMW Group-fabriek in Landshut +++ Tegelijkertijd wordt een tweede productielijn voor de Energy Master van de elektrische BMW’s van de Neue Klasse in gebruik genomen +++ De fabriek versterkt hiermee haar rol op het gebied van batterij-elektrische en waterstofaandrijvingstechnologieën +++

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Landshut. BMW Group Plant Landshut has started pre-series production of a key control unit for the BMW Group hydrogen drivetrain. The so-called “Energy Master” will in future be used in the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen. At the same time, the site is commissioning a second production line for the control unit used in the battery-electric vehicles of the Neue Klasse (BMW iX3 and BMW i3).

The Energy Master is the central control unit of the high-voltage system. In battery-electric vehicles, it is mounted on the high-voltage battery. In the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, a modified version performs a central control function within the drivetrain system and is installed on the BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage system. The control unit combines energy and data flows, manages the power supply for the e-machine and on-board electrical system, and ensures safe, intelligent operation of the overall system. This makes it the key interface between the fuel cell system, the innovative high-voltage battery and the electric drive machines.

Josef Hochreiter, Vice President Hydrogen Vehicles at the BMW Group: “Our ambition for the BMW iX5 Hydrogen is clear: a genuine BMW – with sheer driving pleasure. To achieve this, a perfectly coordinated overall system is crucial. The Energy Master is a key component in this: it intelligently controls the innovative high-voltage battery and, together with the third-generation fuel cell system, delivers assured driving dynamics.”

The plant’s expertise creates synergies between battery-electric and hydrogen-based drivetrain technologies. The close integration of electrical/electronics expertise and industrial series production makes the plant ideally suited to manufacture components for both technology paths. At the BMW Group, the development and production of the Energy Master are being carried out fully in-house for the first time.

Thomas Thym, Head of BMW Group Plant Landshut: “With the start of pre-series production of the hydrogen-specific Energy Master, we are reinforcing Plant Landshut’s role as a centre of expertise for innovative drivetrain technologies. Here we combine development, manufacturing expertise and industrial scaling – for battery-electric vehicles as well as hydrogen fuel cells.”

Landshut’s role in electromobility
BMW Group Plant Landshut is home to two production areas for the Energy Master. For battery-electric vehicles (BEV), the highly complex control unit has already been in series production since last year – currently for the BMW iX3 and BMW i3 models of the Neue Klasse. With the commissioning of the second production line, capacity for this will almost double. At the same time, pre-series production of the hydrogen-specific Energy Master for the BMW iX5 Hydrogen is now beginning.

In addition, Landshut plays a central role in the BMW Group hydrogen drivetrain network: the media distribution plate and the fuel cell stack housing for the current pilot fleet of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen were already produced here and have since been further refined. The media distribution plate ensures the precise distribution of hydrogen and air within the fuel cell, while the stack housing structurally integrates and protects the cell stack.

The new BMW iX5 Hydrogen
For the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, which will be launched in 2028, the BMW Group is introducing a new hydrogen tank concept. The arrangement and size of the tanks enable a range of up to 750 kilometres*. The BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage system makes particularly efficient use of the available installation space and is compatible with the Gen6 high-voltage battery without taking up interior space. This makes it possible to produce fuel cell models on the same production line as vehicles with other drive systems.

The BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage technology forms part of the drivetrain. Together with the fuel cell system and an innovative high-voltage battery, it delivers the brand-typical BMW driving pleasure. The latest generation of fuel cell technology (Gen3) will also be used; it is more compact, more efficient and more powerful than all previous generations and is being developed jointly by the BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation.

Series production of the fuel cell systems will begin from 2028 at BMW Group Plant Steyr; Landshut is firmly integrated as a technology and component location.

The BMW Hydrogen strategy
The BMW Group sees technological openness and a broad product portfolio as key success factors. By integrating fuel cell technology into the new BMW X5 series, the company is strategically expanding its series offering and making the advantages of hydrogen available to customers.

Hydrogen stands for electric driving with long range and fast refuelling, diversifies energy sources and reduces dependence on a single infrastructure or raw material supply chain.

Investment and funding strengthen Germany as an industrial location
Through the "HyPowerDrive" project the development of the powertrain and the tank system of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen is funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) within the framework of the IPCEI Hy2Move. The federal government is providing funding of EUR 191 million. In addition, the project is (co-)financed by the state of Bavaria with a total of EUR 82 million. The funding is implemented by the Project Management Jülich (PtJ) and coordinated by NOW GmbH.

Since 2020, the BMW Group has invested a high three-digit million-euro sum in expanding electromobility and related key technologies at Plant Landshut.

CO2 emissions & consumption.

* As this is a prototype in the development phase, the statutory WLTP consumption data (and EPA) is not yet available.

+++ Een uniek conceptmodel dat het begin markeert van een nieuw hoofdstuk voor BMW ALPINA +++ Geeft het erfgoed van het merk een nieuwe invulling met een eigentijdse visie, esthetiek en technologie +++ Versterkt de kernwaarden van BMW ALPINA: snelheid, comfort en verfijning +++ Getuigt van het engagement van de BMW Group om BMW ALPINA te behouden en te versterken +++

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Munich/Cernobbio. Revealed at the 2026 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the Vision BMW ALPINA is a design study that heralds a new chapter for a brand defined by extreme capability, sophistication, and the mastery of both performance and comfort.

“Alpina has always represented a very specific idea of performance and re finement—where speed and comfort are complementary ambitions. Our role as the new custodians of this brand is to preserve this distinctiveness and shape it for a contemporary context,” says Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design. “Vision BMW ALPINA shows how these qualities can be expressed with discipline and modernity, suggesting what our direction is for this brand as we move it into the future.”

DESIGN AND FORM: THE SHAPE OF SPEED 
The Vision BMW ALPINA is a respectful interpretation of the brand’s heritage, shaped by the most contemporary creative instincts. At 5,200 mm in length, its presence is substantial: wide, low, and confident. The coupé roofline is long and raked, its form immediately signals both speed and the ability to ac commodate four adults in genuine comfort. A V8 powertrain drives the experi ence, tuned to produce the characteristic notes of the Alpina exhaust: rich and deep at low speed, sonorous at high revs. 

“In Vision BMW ALPINA, we distil every element of the brand to its essence and apply it in a deeply modern and sophisticated way,” says Maximilian Mis soni, head of BMW Design Midsize & Luxury Cars and BMW ALPINA. “Every detail reflects substance: in engineering, in materials, and in the story it tells. The statements it makes are subtle and revealed only on a closer read. This interplay between purity and richness defines our approach to BMW ALPINA design.”

The front end is defined by powerful volumes and a forward-leaning stance that promises speed without overstatement. The shark nose reinterprets BMW’s kidney grille as a three-dimensional sculpture that leads the car’s form and frames the brand emblem with quiet confidence.

From this shark nose, the exterior is organized around a single visual axis: the speed feature line. Rising from the lower front corners at a six-degree inclina tion, it runs along the side of the body and wraps around the rear—assertive enough to suggest motion, controlled enough to remain refined.

HALLMARKS AND PRINCIPLES: “SECOND READ” SOPHISTICATION
Subtle secondary details reward attention without demanding it. This “Sec ond Read” principle runs throughout the Vision BMW ALPINA.

Deco-lines have been part of Alpina’s language since 1974. For the Vision BMW ALPINA, the modernized deco-lines are distilled and painted on the side of the body beneath the clear coat—a quiet gesture that reflects how the brand’s defining details can be adapted to what comes next.

Inward-facing return surfaces are treated with particular care, finished in a dark metallic tone that rewards a closer read. This approach is inspired by the BMW 507, which uses chrome only on the inside of its kidney grilles.

The shark nose captures the same “Second Read” sophistication: the inner surfaces feature a finely scaled signature Deco-line graphic, while a con cealed, softly backlit perimeter reveals it only when active.

A warm white tone characterizes the daytime running lights and traces the kidney surrounds, inspired by the first light over the Bavarian Alps. Clear-cut illuminated crystals add a precise highlight within the slender lamps.

The elliptical four-pipe exhaust remains, as does the “ALPINA” lettering—re interpreted as a machined, polished metal element on the lower front apron. The 22-inch front and 23-inch rear wheels feature the 20-spokes design that has been a constant at Alpina since 1971. 

INTERIOR AND DETAILS: ARCHITECTURAL CLARITY
The cabin is generous in every sense: space, material quality, and the care with which technology has been integrated. Architectural volumes define the layout, with each element designed as a standalone form, not absorbed into a homogeneous interior.

The six-degree speed feature line continues through the interior, dividing the darker upper segment and the lighter lower segment. Full-grain leather— sourced from producers across the Alpine region—pairs with stitching inspired by the Deco-lines. 

Craft details are restrained but well considered: a bridge stitch inspired by his toric steering wheel hand-stitching appears sparingly in heritage blue and green colors, while a watchmaking-inspired beveling technique was used for the metal components, combining satin and polished finishes. Clear-cut crys tal is reserved for the controls that shape how the automobile drives, under lining the value BMW ALPINA places on the driving experience itself.

Behind the rear console, a glass water bottle sits beside BMW ALPINA crystal glasses that rise on a self-deploying mechanism. Each glass is engraved with 20 deco-lines and features a six-degree rim profile, held by concealed mag nets and softly lit against the open-grain center console.

A COMFORTABLE DRIVER IS A FASTER DRIVER
Burkard Bovensiepen understood something much of the automotive world has forgotten: a comfortable driver is a faster driver. That belief remains cen tral to the Vision BMW ALPINA. Alpina offers Comfort+, a setting beyond the standard BMW comfort calibration that delivers a more supple, refined char acter, and it is retained here.

BMW Panoramic iDrive, including the new passenger screen, spans the dash board with a digital user interface language crafted specifically for BMW AL PINA. Heritage blue and green are introduced with discipline, intensifying as the driver moves from Comfort+ to Speed mode within the BMW Panoramic Vision head-up display. The background imagery is equally considered. The Alpine landscape depicted is an exact rendering of the mountain range visible when looking south from Buchloe. 

ROOTED IN THE BRAND’S ORIGINS
The Alpina story began in 1965 in Buchloe, Germany, a small Bavarian town in the shadow of the Alps. Burkard Bovensiepen—destined for a career in typewriter manufacturing—chose instead high-performance tuning, founding Alpina and then refining BMW road and racing cars. From the outset, his phi losophy was clear: speed and comfort were complementary, not competing ambitions.

In endurance racing, while rivals stripped weight, Burkard added extra pad ding to the driver’s seat: he understood that a more comfortable driver is a faster driver. That insight carried over to the road cars that followed, cele brated for composure and sophistication at high speed over long distances.

ALPINA B7 COUPÉ: A POINT OF MATURITY
The Alpina B7 coupé of the late 1970s marked a turning point: Alpina’s phi losophy was applied to a luxury car, and every model that followed was rec ognized as luxurious. Based on the BMW E24 6 Series, its long bonnet, wide stance, and shark nose looked fast even at rest, while the cabin could com fortably carry four people across a continent. The Vision BMW ALPINA is the next chapter of that story.

BMW ALPINA—AN EXCLUSIVE BRAND WITHIN THE BMW GROUP
BMW ALPINA became an exclusive brand within the BMW Group in 2026, bringing proven stewardship and a clear responsibility: to understand what Alpina means to those who cherish it and to honor that in what follows.

"BMW ALPINA fills a gap in our portfolio between BMW and Rolls-Royce as we see even more potential in the high-end segment. With Alpina we have a strong legacy and a global community, which we want to build on, while pre serving the essence of what the brand stands for—speed, comfort and sophis tication,“ says Oliver Viellechner, head of BMW ALPINA.

Next year, customers will be able to experience the first model of the BMW ALPINA brand—inspired by the BMW 7 Series, but unmistakably BMW ALPINA. 

Een visie in het teken van snelheid.

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Munich/Cernobbio. BMW Motorrad presents the Vision K18, a vision bike that offers a confident outlook on a new expression of performance, luxury and dynamism. The Vision bike will be unveiled to the public for the first time in the exclusive setting of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como.

Conceived as a one-off vision bike, the BMW Motorrad Vision K18 stands for uncompromising passion, confident long-distance performance and outstanding visual presence. Long-distance travel is reimagined as a sensual experience: emotion is central, performance is the key – and is staged with all the senses. The Vision K18 embodies BMW Motorrad’s ambition to combine technical excellence with emotional appeal, making performance not only measurable but also visibly tangible. At the same time, it positions the inline six-cylinder as part of BMW DNA and sends a clear signal of pioneering spirit: greater radicality and sharper character down to the finest detail – as inspiration for future series-production solutions.

At the heart of the concept is a traditional 1,800 cm³ inline six-cylinder engine which, as both a design and technical centerpiece, shapes the entire appearance – and at the same time was the starting point for the vision. As an iconic BMW power unit that has stood for authority, smooth running and character for decades, it provided the impetus to rethink the vehicle from the ground up and to celebrate the drivetrain as a visible feature: technology is deliberately revealed, proportions subordinate themselves to the engine, and performance becomes directly tangible as a piece of engineering. The strikingly elongated silhouette follows this logic, and its flyline takes cues from high-speed aircraft such as the Concorde – for an appearance that conveys dynamism even at a standstill.

BMW Motorrad’s current six-cylinder models are positioned in the touring segment – built for confidence and comfort on long journeys. Accordingly, the design follows a sculptural, elongated formal language inspired by long-haul aviation: expansive base bodies – as seen on iconic high-speed aircraft – form a clear, calm foundation from which technically necessary components deliberately “break out” in contrast. Large body surfaces meet complex, openly displayed technology with graphically precise cut-outs and openings. Distinct inline-six references reinforce this principle: six intakes, six tailpipes and six LED headlights cite the exceptional engine architecture in a visual way. Hand-formed body parts as well as a hydraulically lowerable suspension underscore the exclusive, visionary character.

The aspiration for quality and emotion results from the interplay of craftsmanship and high-tech: parts of the aluminum bodywork are painstakingly formed by hand (“planished”), including a seamless side panel more than two meters long that appears as if cast from a single piece. Contrasting materials such as aluminum and forged carbon, along with special surfaces and processes – for example, structures created by flame spraying – set deliberate accents; the resulting bright, metallic look is intended as a reminiscence of classic Formula 1 exhaust headers. Visible technical highlights such as the striking intake, the hydraulically lowerable suspension and an actively cooled headlight make the engineering character of the vision immediately tangible. For the team, one of the key challenges was the precise coordination between highly complex technical components and elements crafted with masterful workmanship.

A central element of the MW Motorrad Vision K18 is the visual guiding idea “The Heat of Speed”. A deliberately employed heat-haze effect makes the power of the inline six-cylinder visible and translates performance into an emotionally tangible image. The chosen stage is intentionally a runway setting, reflecting both the aviation inspiration as well as the theme of confident high speed and long-distance capability.

With the Vision K18, BMW Motorrad delivers a powerful emotional statement. It is an expression of attitude, design expertise and a passion for extraordinary engine concepts – Full Force Forward. This guiding motif translates forward momentum into proportion and line: a downward overall gesture like an aircraft taking off, an arrow-shaped silhouette, and a presence reminiscent of a sprinter in the starting blocks. Radically executed proportions make the ambition visible in every detail: swapping the positions of the airbox and the tank enables a maximally flat rear line. In contrast, there is a very wide tail section that, framed in carbon, accommodates six tailpipes. The front also reflects power with its staged intake – air is routed through six tubes to the central air filter.

Markus Flasch, CEO BMW Motorrad: “With the BMW Motorrad Vision K18, we show how we interpret performance, luxury and emotion in a new, very confident way. For us, the inline six-cylinder is far more than an engine – it is a statement. The Vision K18 translates this power into a sculptural form that makes dynamism and speed tangible even at a standstill. This bike stands for our passion to redefine the boundaries of design and performance repeatedly.”

Disclaimer.
The vehicles shown may be modified and fitted with third-party accessories and/or proprietary parts that are not manufactured, distributed or tested by BMW. BMW accepts no liability for the modifications (including the fitting, characteristics and use of the accessories shown). NOTE: Modification of series production vehicles (including the fitting and use of third-party and self-made parts) can impair riding characteristics! Riding our vehicles in modified condition is at your own risk.


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Munich. Continuity and experience at the helm of the Group: At the end of today, Oliver Zipse will hand over the position of Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG to Dr.-Ing. Milan Nedeljković. Zipse is concluding his tenure on the Board of Management as planned after a total of 35 years with the company.

The entire Supervisory Board of the company expresses its sincere gratitude to Oliver Zipse for his outstanding contributions to the BMW Group. During his tenure, he strategically realigned the company and successfully guided the BMW Group through global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Through his strategic leadership and long-standing commitment, Oliver Zipse has shaped the development of the BMW Group. His name will be closely associated with the NEUE KLASSE, as BMW’s central future-oriented project,” says Supervisory Board Chairman Dr. Nicolas Peter. “Oliver Zipse has always taken a clear stance, even in the face of external resistance, thereby keeping the company strategically on course during volatile times.”

“For more than 35 years, the BMW Group has been my professional home. I am leaving with a deep sense of gratitude: for the trust that was placed in me, for the professional challenges that have taken me to various areas in the company; and above all, for an exceptional team that is shaping the mobility of the future with passion and a pioneering spirit. It has been a great honour for me to lead the BMW Group as Chairman of the Board of Management for seven years”, says Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

His successor, Milan Nedeljković, has been a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG since 2019 and has been responsible for Production. The 57-year-old began his professional career with the company in 1993 as a trainee and has extensive international experience. Nedeljković held various management positions, including at the Oxford, Leipzig and Munich plants, as well as Head of Corporate Quality. His contract as Chairman of the Board of Management runs through 2031.

Dr. Nicolas Peter: “Milan Nedeljković impresses with entrepreneurial thinking and a consistent goal-oriented approach, as well as a clear focus and stringent execution of complex issues. He places great importance on the responsible use of resources, whether economic or ecological.”

Milan Nedeljković says: “With the NEUE KLASSE, we are bringing a generation of vehicles to the road that sets technological and emotional benchmarks. Our product momentum is outstanding. Together with our global footprint, this gives us a tailwind. In a dynamic environment, consistent and entrepreneurial action is required. Profitability and speed are crucial. I look forward to leading this extraordinary company into the future.”

Dr. Raymond Wittmann (47) will succeed him as Board Member for Production effective 14 May. He has been with the BMW Group since 2015 and has been responsible for Corporate Strategy and Development since 2024. Prior to this, he held several management positions in various corporate divisions.

“Raymond Wittmann combines strategic thinking with operational excellence and sound business management,” says Dr. Nicolas Peter. “With his broad, cross-divisional experience and international perspective, he possesses the key qualities required to lead the Production division.”

As part of today’s Annual General Meeting, the Supervisory Board will propose that Dr. Christian Bruch, Chairman of the Executive Board of Siemens Energy AG, be re-elected to the Supervisory Board for a term of four years. The term of office of Mr Heinrich Hiesinger, former Chairman of the Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp AG, will end with the close of today’s Annual General Meeting.

Following the 106th Annual General Meeting of BMW AG, a separate meeting of the preferred shareholders will be held today. It is to decide on the approval of converting all preferred shares into ordinary shares.

If you have any questions, please contact:

BMW Group Corporate Communications

Max-Morten Borgmann, head of Communications BMW Group, Finance, Sales

Telephone: +49 89 382-24118

Email: Max-Morten.Borgmann@bmwgroup.com

Dr. Dominic Stoiber, Communications BMW Group, Finance, Sales

Telephone: +49 151 601-51137

Email: Dominic.Stoiber@bmw.de

Lennart Wermke, Communications BMW Group Financial Services

Telephone: +49 151 601-98096

Email: Lennart.Wermke@bmwgroup.com

Media website: https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en

Email: presse@bmwgroup.com

The BMW Group

With its four brands, BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2025, the BMW Group sold 2.46 million passenger vehicles and more than 202,500 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2025 was € 10.2 billion on revenues amounting to € 133,5 billion. As of 31 December 2025, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,540 employees.

The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products – from the supply chain through production to the end of their useful life. 

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+++ Technologie-neutrale productie blijft het leidende principe +++ Wereldwijd neemt de opmars van elektromobiliteit in hoog tempo toe +++

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CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

In de nieuwe BMW 7 Reeks komen vooruitstrevende luxe en de baanbrekende technologieën van de Neue Klasse samen om een unieke rijervaring te creëren.

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CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

Gen6-batterijceltechnologie met een kleinere CO₂e-voetafdruk +++ Gebruik van secundaire materialen en hernieuwbare energie +++ Verbeterde efficiëntie tijdens de gebruiksfase

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Munich. In line with its sustainability strategy, the BMW Group is once again systematically leveraging product sustainability innovations in the new BMW 7 Series. This is evident, for example, in the use of a new battery cell technology and a higher percentage of secondary material in the wheel rims. These measures represent a targeted further development, applying proven sustainability approaches to another BMW model.

Sixth-generation (Gen6) battery cells in the new BMW i7: Measures to reduce CO₂e in core component.
Essential levers for reducing supply chain CO₂e emissions include increased use of secondary materials and renewable energies, in combination with selected product and process innovations.
Gen6 battery cells for the BMW i7’s high-voltage battery are manufactured exclusively using energy from renewable sources. The same applies to production of the necessary anode and cathode active material. Cell production also relies in part on secondary raw materials for the lithium, cobalt and nickel required. This reduces the overall supply chain CO₂e footprint of the Gen6 battery cell in the new BMW i7 60 xDrive by approximately 33 percent compared to the previous Gen5 cell used in the BMW i7 to date.

Aluminium wheels with high percentage of secondary raw materials.
From 2026, selected rim designs for the BMW i7 will be available with 70 percent secondary aluminium. Electrolysis of the remaining primary aluminium, as well as wheel rim production, is carried out in part using renewable energy. All components with a high percentage of secondary raw materials meet the BMW Group’s same strict quality standards, while also contributing to resource efficiency.

Enhanced efficiency during use phase.
With its EfficientDynamics technology package, the BMW Group optimises vehicle efficiency across all relevant subsystems during the use phase. This includes aerodynamics, lightweight construction, rolling resistance and overall energy management. EfficientDynamics has been used by the BMW Group across all drive technologies since 2007.

Production at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing.
All model variants of the new BMW 7 Series Sedan are produced at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. The facility in Lower Bavaria, the Group’s primary plant for BMW luxury cars, increasingly relies on renewable energy for electricity and heating. 100 percent of its external electricity comes from renewable sources, some of which is also generated directly on site. In late 2025, an approximately 100,000-square-metre rooftop photovoltaic system with an output of almost 11 MWp was commissioned at the facility. In addition, a biomass heating plant went on-stream late last year to ensure that locally-produced heat is partially supplied from renewable energy sources.

In line with BMW Group’s sustainable development goals.
The BMW Group’s commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement and to reaching “net zero” no later than 2050 is an integral part of its holistic 360° approach to sustainability, which is anchored in its corporate strategy. The BMW Group has set itself ambitious science-based CO₂e targets for the coming years and intends to reduce its CO₂e emissions by a total of at least 40 million tonnes from 2019 levels by 2030.

Transparency through BMW Vehicle Footprint.
The BMW Group has published its vehicles’ Product Carbon Footprint, as validated by the German Technical Inspection Association (TÜV), in the so-called Vehicle Footprint for several years. This report is publicly available here for all drive trains of the new BMW 7 Series from the start of production and can also be accessed in the My BMW app. In this way, the BMW Group creates transparency around the percentage of secondary materials and CO₂e emissions throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle.

Bestellingen voor BEV's in Europa met circa +40% gestegen in het eerste kwartaal - Europese verkoop van volledig elektrische voertuigen overtreft het hoge niveau van vorig jaar - Aanzienlijke omzetstijging op de Duitse markt (+10,7%) - BMW presteert beter dan de totale markt in China - Het merk MINI laat wereldwijd groei zien gedurende vijf opeenvolgende kwartalen. - Jochen Goller: “Ruim 50.000 nieuwe bestellingen voor de BMW iX3* – meer dan de helft van de bestelde BMW X3’s is volledig elektrisch.”

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+++ Après une première édition en 2024, BMW Group Belux fait de nouveau appel au Forem et à Technifutur® pour la formation et le recrutement de mécaniciennes et mécaniciens polyvalents pour ses concessions situées en province de Liège, de Namur et du Brabant wallon. +++ Une formation « Coup de Poing Pénurie » au cœur du plus beau circuit du monde et avec un job clé à l’arrivée. +++ Dernières places pour la dernière séance d’infos organisée le 15 avril à Francorchamps. +++

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Bornem. Une dizaine de concessionnaires BMW sont à la recherche de mécaniciens polyvalents (h/f/x) pour renforcer leurs équipes. Face à la pénurie grandissante de mécaniciens polyvalents dans la région wallonne, le Forem et le Centre de compétences Technifutur ont développé une formation spécifique, baptisée « Coup de Poing Pénurie ». Cette initiative vise à offrir une réponse concrète et adaptée aux besoins des concessionnaires BMW en Wallonie, en formant des profils qualifiés et opérationnels rapidement.

La formation combine théorie et pratique dans un cadre unique : les candidats sélectionnés auront la chance de se former au sein du Centre de compétences situé en bordure du prestigieux circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, un environnement idéal pour apprendre les dernières technologies automobiles !

Les stagiaires rentreront en formation dès le 26 mai pour une durée de 10 mois, d’abord au sein du Centre de compétences puis dans l’une des 8 concessions BMW participantes : Delbecq Seraing, Louyet Liège, Louyet Verviers, Louyet Eupen, Louyet Malmedy, Louyet Wavre, Louyet Waterloo, ou All-cars Eghezée. Avec à la clé : Un contrat à durée déterminée (CDD) d’une durée minimale de 10 mois sera proposé à au moins 80 % des participants ayant réussi la formation, avec la possibilité d’une évolution durable au sein du groupe BMW.

Cette action avec le Forem et Technifutur cadre parfaitement avec l’ambition du groupe BMW Belux d’engager une cinquantaine de mécaniciens dans son réseau de distributeurs wallons encore cette année. « Cette initiative a le pouvoir de révéler de véritables vocations. En offrant aux personnes en reconversion professionnelle et en recherche d’emploi une formation complète à la pointe de technologies automobiles, nous leur ouvrons la porte d’un secteur dynamique et porteur d’avenir. C’est bien plus qu’une formation : c’est une invitation à réinventer leur parcours, à embrasser une nouvelle passion. Parallèlement, nos concessionnaires jouent un rôle essentiel en accueillant ces talents en stage et en leur transmettant leur savoir-faire. Cette collaboration unique crée un écosystème où naissent des talents engagés » souligne Tom Troch, Manager Retail HR, Training & Qualification du BMW Group Belux.

Profil recherché

BMW recherche des candidates et des candidats qui ont déjà des bases en mécanique ou une petite expérience dans ce domaine. Sens du service clientèle, travail en équipe, curiosité et envie d’apprendre sont autant d’atouts qui permettront aux candidats de mettre toutes les chances de leur côté pour être sélectionnés. Être titulaire du permis de conduire est indispensable pour pouvoir se rendre au centre de formation, à Stavelot, et en stage entreprise.

Au terme de leur formation, les candidats seront capables, en tant que technicien qualifié, de réaliser des travaux mécaniques de pointe qui respectent les standards de qualité de BMW et MINI.

En pratique

Les personnes intéressées par cette opportunité peuvent encore s’inscrire à la dernière séance d’informations organisée le 15 avril au Centre de compétences Technifutur – Campus Francorchamps, Route du Circuit 60, 4970 Stavelot. Inscription obligatoire d’ici le 14 avril - midi  via le lien ci-dessous ou au 087/32 61 03 :

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Contact presse Le Forem :

Bastien Pechon - Expert communication Forem Liège-Huy-Verviers

0474/02 97 68

bastien.pechon@forem.be

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Le Groupe BMW

Avec ses quatre marques, BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce et BMW Motorrad, le Groupe BMW est le premier constructeur mondial premium de voitures et de motos, et propose également des services financiers haut de gamme. Le réseau de production du Groupe BMW comprend plus de 30 sites de production dans le monde ; l’entreprise dispose d’un réseau commercial mondial dans plus de 140 pays.

En 2025, le Groupe BMW a vendu 2,46 millions de voitures particulières et plus de 202 500 motos dans le monde. Le résultat avant impôts de l’exercice 2025 s’est élevé à 10,2 milliards d’euros pour un chiffre d’affaires de 133,5 milliards d’euros. Au 31 décembre 2025, le Groupe BMW comptait 154 540 collaborateurs.

Le succès économique du Groupe BMW repose depuis toujours sur une vision à long terme et une gestion responsable. La durabilité est un élément clé de la stratégie d’entreprise du Groupe BMW et concerne tous les produits – de la chaîne d’approvisionnement à la production, jusqu’à la fin de leur cycle de vie.

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+++ Optimale integratie van waterstoftechnologie +++ Innovatieve geometrie van de inbouwruimte +++ Vijf aandrijflijnvarianten voor één model +++ Zeer flexibele productie +++ Het kenmerkende rijplezier van BMW +++

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+++ Traditie ontmoet de toekomst: 104 jaar jong en met de allernieuwste technologie +++ De serieproductie van de nieuwe BMW i3 gaat in augustus 2026 van start +++ Er volgen nog meer modellen +++ Vanaf 2027 een fabriek voor volledig elektrische voertuigen +++

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Munich. BMW Group Plant Munich is approaching the biggest milestone in the transformation process: series production of the BMW i3, the second model in the Neue Klasse range, gets underway here in August. This marks the start of the rollout of the Neue Klasse within the BMW Group’s global production network.

“We have been making rigorous preparations. With the BMW iFACTORY we have devised a consistent, strategic framework for our production,” explains Milan Nedeljković, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Production. “We have paved the way for the upcoming start-ups in all our plants and have invested heavily in technologies, digitalisation and AI.”

BMW Group Plant Munich has undergone extensive modernisation in recent years. The result is a plant that now works even more efficiently, flexibly and digitally, and is optimally positioned for the requirements of electric mobility and the Neue Klasse.

But that’s not all: as of 2027, the Munich plant will exclusively produce all‑electric vehicles and thereby achieve a further boost in efficiency. This is assisted by proactive planning, close collaboration with development teams and suppliers, as well as modern production technology in the new structures. “We have considerably reduced production costs over recent years. With the start of production of the BMW i3, we will reduce overall production costs at the Munich plant by a further 10 per cent, bringing them below the level of the current vehicle generation,” says Peter Weber, Head of BMW Group Plant Munich. In addition to optimised production processes and targeted automation and digitalisation, the new vehicle architecture of the Neue Klasse also ensures efficiency.

Plant Munich is investing around 650 million euros in its transformation into a fully electric production site.

Highly efficient production at historic site

Plant Munich has been consistently reinventing itself for more than 100 years – from a location outside the city to today’s site surrounded by it. The facility has undergone a fundamental process of redevelopment for the Neue Klasse – with production of up to 1,000 vehicles a day continuing during this period. A new body shop and state-of-the-art vehicle assembly including new logistics areas were set up on an area spanning around a third of the plant’s footprint. Extensive updates have also been made to existing technologies.

Plant manager Peter Weber highlights what the workforce has achieved: “The people at the factory played an essential role in making this transformation a success. With their high level of expertise, enthusiasm and tremendous dedication, our employees have shown that world-class industrial production is possible even under the toughest conditions. The BMW i3 is just the beginning – several Neue Klasse models will be manufactured in Munich in the future, including the BMW i3 Touring.”

A vision for all technologies: the BMW iFACTORY

The BMW iFACTORY focuses on the areas of efficiency, sustainability and digitalisation. Within this framework, the company’s plants around the world are implementing site-specific solutions and, in so doing, strengthening the company’s resilience as well as its ability to deliver reliably at any time and worldwide. This vision has now also been consistently implemented across all technologies at BMW Group Plant Munich.

“We have rethought the entire value stream from supplier to finished customer vehicle. We have looked at every single process in detail and made optimisations. Now our plant is even more efficient, more flexible and even more digitised than ever before. We are thereby safeguarding the future viability of the plant,” adds Peter Weber.

In the press shop, steel and aluminium boards are turned into tens of thousands of components on highly automated press lines daily. Uniform press and tool standards across the global production network result in efficiencies on many levels: installation and integration of the systems are standardised, tools for the presses can be swapped within the network, and employees can work at various locations and help each other. An AI-assisted camera system supports quality control before an underground transport system moves the parts to the body shop. Output has increased significantly compared with previous structures. Cuts of steel and aluminium are collected, sorted and then used to manufacture new steel or aluminium coils.

Plant Munich has set up a new body shop for the Neue Klasse featuring systems planned and realised using a virtual twin. A total of 800 new industrial robots take care of the joining processes here; decreasing the number of joining processes to five reduces process complexity. With an automation rate of around 98 per cent, robots perform the majority of standardised processes. Automated surface inspection (ASI) assists with quality assurance.

In the paint shop at Plant Munich, digital and AI-assisted systems control central quality processes. Automated surface inspection (ASI) uses cameras and artificial intelligence to detect even the most minor deviations on the surface and documents them digitally. Automated surface processing (ASP) works on the variations detected directly during the running process. To purify the exhaust air, the paint shop uses the energy-efficient, electrically powered eRTO process. This is complemented by heat and energy recovery as well as water-saving cycles.

What once was the home of engine manufacturing at BMW Group Plant Munich has become a new assembly area for the Neue Klasse. The assembly area is set up for end-to-end digital processes: vehicles, systems and tools are interconnected and digital live tracking and automated inline quality checks support employees in the assembly line process. During assembly already, the BMW i3 digitally transmits the status of up to 20,000 features to the production system. Ergonomic workstations, height-adjustable systems and simplified processes lighten the load for employees, while targeted training supports new digital fields.

Aspart of the transformation, logistics at BMW Group Plant Munich has focused squarely on efficiency and direct integration of production. The logistics department at the Munich plant moves around 2.5 million parts every day; in future around 70 per cent of these parts will be delivered directly to the assembly workstations. This will reduce internal transport distances, save space and accelerate supply to the production lines. This is made possible by a multi-storey building structure developed specially for the plant’s city location. Delivery is at ground level and then conveyor technology transports the parts to the right levels, where they are distributed directly to the assembly workstations. This enables the principle of direct delivery to be applied systematically even in a multi-storey plant. At the same time, the level of automation in logistics has been significantly increased. Automated supply systems, smart transport robots and driverless transport systems will handle around 60 per cent of supply tasks in the future. A digital logistics control station manages all processes centrally, ensuring transparency and data-driven optimisation.

Unique to Plant Munich is the in-house seat manufacturing facility. It is a “plant inside a plant” and takes on a central role for quality assurance and expert evaluation within the production network. The seats for all versions of the models produced in Munich are manufactured here and delivered to vehicle assembly directly and “just in sequence”. The in‑house seat manufacturing facility is regarded as the benchmark for quality assurance across the BMW Group. Modern, largely automated processes ensure seamless quality control. This is complemented by fully automated end-of-line checks, including for safety-relevant components. The seat manufacturing facility also systematically strengthens the BMW Group’s in-house expertise. It serves as a competence centre and innovation hub, tests new materials, technologies and manufacturing concepts, and supports the evaluation of costs, quality and production processes – making an impact far beyond the Munich location.

Global network, regional value creation: high-voltage batteries and e-drive

With the new assembly plant for high-voltage batteries in Irlbach‑Straßkirchen (Lower Bavaria, Germany) around 90 minutes away, the BMW Group is significantly boosting value creation in the Bavaria region. In keeping with the “local for local” approach, Irlbach-Straßkirchen will deliver high-voltage Gen6 batteries to the Munich plant as well as other German locations. Here, the batteries will be installed in the BMW i3. Manufacture of the high-voltage batteries combines a rigorous zero-defect approach with the latest production technologies, which were developed at Bavarian pilot plants. With seamless inline quality controls, digital twins and the systematic use of artificial intelligence, the BMW Group is setting new standards in battery production.

The Gen6 e-motor for the BMW i3 is produced at BMW Group Plant Steyr in Austria – a location that has been manufacturing drivetrains for over 40 years. With the first e-motor in the portfolio, the plant is developing its role as a prime example of technology openness. All core components of the highly integrated e-drive – from the rotor and stator to the inverter and transmission – are produced on-site. New production lines and state‑of‑the‑art clean room environments have been set up for this. The aluminium foundry at BMW Group Plant Landshut supplies the e-motor housing for Plant Steyr.

+++ Overwinning voor BMW Group en de Neue Klasse +++ Tiende en elfde titel voor BMW Group +++ Juryleden doen aankoopaanbevelingen aan meer dan 413 miljoen lezers +++

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CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

BMW presenteert de BMW iX3 40 – de tweede aandrijflijnvariant van het volledig elektrische Neue Klasse Sports Activity Vehicle. Hij is uitgerust met een 235 kW/320 pk elektromotor en heeft achterwielaandrijving. De nieuwe modelvariant deelt zowel zijn karakteristieke design als opvallende technologische innovaties met de reeds onthulde BMW iX3 50 xDrive. Het model zal vanaf de zomer van 2026 in Europa beschikbaar zijn.

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München. Slechts enkele weken na de marktintroductie van de nieuwe BMW iX3 in Duitsland, beleeft de tweede aandrijflijnvariant van het model zijn première. De nieuwe BMW iX3 40 (gecombineerd elektrisch verbruik: 14,6 kWh/100 km; CO₂-klasse: A; elektrische actieradius: tot 635 km; volgens WLTP)¹ wordt toegevoegd als instapmodel.

De nieuwe BMW iX3 40 is uitgerust met de fundamenteel nieuwe zesde generatie (Gen6) BMW eDrive-technologie, speciaal ontwikkeld voor de Neue Klasse en een technologische sprong voorwaarts betekent. Alle componenten zijn ontworpen voor 800V-technologie. Een elektrisch geactiveerde synchrone motor (EESM) met bijzonder hoge efficiëntie is geïntegreerd in de achteras en drijft de achterwielen aan. De elektromotor levert 235 kW/320 pk¹ en 500 Nm¹ koppel. De nieuwe BMW iX3 40 accelereert in 5,9 seconden van 0 naar 100 km/u en bereikt een topsnelheid van 200 km/u¹.

Korte laadtijden en een maximale actieradius tot 635 km

De hoogspanningsaccu van de nieuwe BMW iX3 40 heeft een bruikbare energiewaarde van 82,6 kWh¹. De lithium-ion cilindercellen van de accu hebben een 20 procent hogere energiedichtheid dan de prismatische cellen die in de Gen5 worden gebruikt en zijn volgens de cell-to-pack-benadering direct in de hoogspanningsaccu geïntegreerd. De pack-to-open-body-constructie maakt van de accu een structureel onderdeel van het voertuig. Dit vermindert het benodigde materiaal en verlaagt het gewicht.

De nieuwe BMW iX3 40 biedt een actieradius tot 635 km volgens WLTP¹. De maximale laadcapaciteit is 300 kW¹. Bij aansluiting op een 800V gelijkstroom (DC) snellaadstation kan de nieuwe BMW iX3 40 in slechts 10 minuten voldoende energie laden om tot wel 300 kilometer¹ aan actieradius toe te voegen. De energiewaarde van de hoogspanningsaccu kan van 10 tot 80 procent van de capaciteit worden opgeladen in slechts 21 minuten bij een DC-laadstation. De nieuwe BMW iX3-variant kan standaard wisselstroom (AC) laden met een snelheid tot 11 kW.

Optioneel is AC-laden mogelijk tot 22 kW. Hiermee kan de hoogspanningsaccu in 4 uur en 15 minuten¹ van 0 tot 100 procent worden opgeladen. Daarnaast beschikt de nieuwe BMW iX3 40 over verschillende bidirectionele laadfuncties. Deze veranderen de auto in een mobiele powerbank onderweg en in een flexibel energieopslagsysteem thuis.

Onoverwinnelijke nieuwe designtaal

Net als de BMW iX3 50 xDrive (gecombineerd energieverbruik: 17,9 – 15,1 kWh/100 km (WLTP); gecombineerde CO2-uitstoot: 0 g/km (WLTP); elektrische actieradius: 678 – 805 km / 421 – 500 mijl (WLTP); CO2-klasse: A) toont het nieuwe instapmodel het zuivere, gereduceerde en onmiskenbare exterieurontwerp van de Neue Klasse. Dit omvat het herinterpreteerde 'vierogen'-front als kenmerk, evenals een moderne oppervlaktebehandeling, precieze lijnen en grote glazen oppervlakken.

Het interieur van de nieuwe BMW iX3 40 is ontworpen als een uitnodigende ruimte en zet de geheel nieuwe designtaal van het BMW-merk voort. Het revolutionaire display- en bedieningssysteem BMW Panoramic iDrive met het nieuwe BMW Operating System X zorgt voor volledige rijderoriëntatie en herdefinieert de gebruikerservaring.

Net als bij het exterieur- en interieurontwerp is de standaarduitrusting van de nieuwe BMW iX3 40 identiek aan die van de BMW iX3 50 xDrive.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant nu met Amazon Alexa+²

De multimodale bedieningslogica van BMW Panoramic iDrive combineert aanraking, haptische en spraakgestuurde interactie. De BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant speelt een centrale rol in het bedieningsconcept van de nieuwe BMW iX3. De BMW Group besloot in 2022 haar samenwerking met Amazon te intensiveren.

De BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant helpt bij het bedienen van ramen, airconditioning en zitcomfort, het beheren van telefoongesprekken, het regelen van entertainment in de auto en nog veel meer. Hij kan ook worden gebruikt om veel functiemenu’s op te roepen en bepaalde apps te bedienen. De upgrade van de BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant met Amazon Alexa+ AI-technologie² biedt extra functionaliteiten.

De integratie van Amazon Alexa+² in de BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant vertegenwoordigt een technologische sprong voorwaarts die toegevoegde waarde voor klanten centraal stelt. De gebruikte AI-technologie is een Large Language Model (LLM) – een generatieve AI die taal begrijpt en eigen antwoorden kan formuleren. Dit zorgt voor meer natuurlijke spraakinteracties; het maakt intuïtieve en intelligente uitwisselingen mogelijk en ondersteunt toegang tot externe kennisdatabases, cloudgebaseerde diensten en mediacontent, evenals de bediening van voertuigfuncties.

Door het koppelen aan een Amazon-account ontstaat een naadloze integratie van relevante diensten en wordt het gebruiksbereik aanzienlijk uitgebreid, ver voorbij de traditionele voertuigbediening. De beschikbaarheid wordt stapsgewijs uitgebreid, te beginnen in Duitsland.

Nieuwe niveaus van dynamiek en de soepelste stop ooit bij BMW

De technologie van de Neue Klasse tilt het rijplezier in de nieuwe BMW iX3 40 naar een geheel nieuw niveau. Dit wordt ondersteund door de nieuwe elektronica- en softwarearchitectuur. Vier “supercomputers” zorgen voor een rijervaring van topklasse. Deze krachtige computers bieden meer dan 20 keer zoveel rekenkracht als eerdere modellen.

De ‘Heart of Joy’-besturingscomputer met BMW Dynamic Performance Control-software, volledig in eigen huis ontwikkeld, reageert tien keer sneller dan voorgaande systemen. De Heart of Joy draagt zo bij aan een uiterst moeiteloze, wendbare en zelfverzekerde rijbeleving en stelt nieuwe dynamische normen. Een andere mijlpaal is de Soft Stop-functie. Dankzij de precieze aansturing van de elektromotor remt de nieuwe BMW iX3 40 bijna onmerkbaar tot stilstand, zonder horten of remgeluiden. Zo levert hij het soepelste stopproces in de geschiedenis van het BMW-merk.

¹ Volgens de WLTP-testcyclus (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure).

²Volgens de WLTP-testcyclus (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure).
3 Beschikbaarheid en functies kunnen variëren per markt.

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De BMW Group

Met haar vier merken – BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce en BMW Motorrad – is de BMW Group 's werelds toonaangevende premium fabrikant van auto's en motorfietsen en biedt zij tevens premium financiële diensten aan. Het productienetwerk van de BMW Group omvat meer dan 30 productielocaties wereldwijd; het bedrijf beschikt over een wereldwijd verkoopnetwerk in meer dan 140 landen.

In 2025 verkocht de BMW Group wereldwijd 2,46 miljoen personenauto’s en meer dan 202.500 motorfietsen. De winst vóór belastingen bedroeg in het boekjaar 2025 € 10,2 miljard bij een omzet van € 133,5 miljard. Per 31 december 2025 had de BMW Group een personeelsbestand van 154.540 medewerkers.

Het economische succes van de BMW Group is altijd gebaseerd geweest op langetermijndenken en verantwoord handelen. Duurzaamheid is een belangrijk onderdeel van de bedrijfsstrategie van de BMW Group en omvat alle producten – van de toeleveringsketen en productie tot het einde van hun levensduur.

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+++ Het BMW Group Recycling and Dismantling Centre (RDC) wordt het Competentiecentrum Circulaire Economie +++ Versterking van de circulaire economie, efficiënt gebruik van hulpbronnen en technologische ontwikkeling +++ Een duidelijk signaal voor de toekomst van de locatie in Wackersdorf +++

Munich/Wackersdorf. The BMW Group is relocating its Recycling and Dismantling Centre (RDC) from Unterschleißheim to the company’s Wackersdorf site, with a significant expansion. At the new location, a technologically state-of-the-art competence centre for circularity is being built, advancing vehicle dismantling and recycling expertise for the future. Commissioning is scheduled for early 2029.

“The circular economy is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy,” says Jörg Lederbauer, Vice-President Circular Economy, Spare Parts Supply High Voltage Battery and Electric Powertrain at the BMW Group. “Our new competence centre in Wackersdorf will be a core component of our circular value chain and will help make the mobility of the future more resource efficient. We want to find the best way to keep materials in the cycle, ensuring that resources retain their value for further use in the long term. This will also reduce our dependence on primary raw materials. At the same time, the use of high-quality secondary materials will continue to significantly lower our vehicles’ carbon footprint.”

For more than 30 years, at its current location in Unterschleißheim, near Munich, the BMW Group Recycling and Dismantling Centre (RDC) has developed methods aimed at achieving significant advances in the recycling of parts and the recovery of materials, and has tested them in practice. The insights gained by the RDC into the recyclability of components and materials, in line with Design for Circularity principles, are already incorporated into product development at the BMW Group. These insights also feed into the cooperation with PreZero, which the BMW Group recently entered into in order to leverage the strategic and economic potential of the circular economy in end‑of‑life vehicle recycling. 

The recycling industry’s global network also benefits from the work of the RDC. Around 3,000 businesses in 32 countries rely on a shared recycling database for information on how recyclable components can be disassembled cost-effectively and valuable materials efficiently recovered.

At the future site, process, material and technology development will be even more closely integrated with vehicle recycling operations. The new scope of activities at the Competence Centre Circularity includes the recycling of hydrogen vehicles, automation of dismantling processes and development of expertise in innovative shredding and sorting technologies.

The BMW Group sees Wackersdorf as the ideal new location for the Competence Centre Circularity, with BMW Group Plant Wackersdorf having embodied flexibility for decades: Housing cockpit production, the Rolls-Royce door and flap production centre, parts supply for overseas plants and the battery testing centre, the site has wide-ranging expertise and is firmly established within the BMW Group network.

“In recent years, the company has set a decisive course for the future of the Wackersdorf location. Throughout this process, the entire plant team has consistently demonstrated flexibility. Building the competence centre for circularity here provides our site with a broader foundation. In this way, we are tapping into an attractive, future-oriented area of activity,” says Stefan Betz, head of BMW Group Plant Wackersdorf.

“The company is systematically continuing its successful transformation. Establishing the new Competence Centre Circularity here represents an important strategic decision by the company in favour of the Wackersdorf location – and, above all, its employees. As employee representatives, we also supported this,” says André Mandl, Works Council Chairman for BMW Group Plants Regensburg and Wackersdorf.

“In Wackersdorf, BMW has been a strong partner by our side for many decades. We are delighted that the BMW Group is reaffirming its commitment to the location with this move. It sends a clear signal for our site and for sustainable future technologies,” says Thomas Falter, Mayor of Wackersdorf.

“The cutting-edge Competence Centre Circularity will make a major contribution to regional value creation and further development of the circular economy,” adds Thomas Ebeling, District Administrator of Schwandorf District. “In combination with the trechnology transfer centre planned for Wackersdorf by the Regensburg University of Applied Sciences and the University of Applied Sciences Amberg Weiden, close integration of business and academia on the circular economy will now also be possible. In this way, we are strengthening the region.”

Following the location decision, the detailed planning phase for the Competence Centre Circularity at the new site can now begin. The existing RDC in Unterschleißheim will remain fully operational until the relocation. The BMW Group will provide further information on the next steps in due course.

Frank Scheffer, CFO van BMW Group France, neemt vanaf 1 mei de rol over van CFO van BMW Group Belux. Hij neemt daarmee de plaats in van Henning Wendt, die een directiefunctie zal bekleden die is gewijd aan de voorbereiding en de lancering van het agentschapsmodel bij BMW op het hoofdkantoor in München.

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Bornem. Frank Scheffer begon zijn carrière bij de concessies van Volkswagen, Audi en Porsche voordat hij in 1999 bij BMW Group in München in dienst trad als manager strategie en ontwikkeling. In 2006 werd hij hoofd van de controlling-afdeling van BMW Group in Japan, waarna hij in 2009 werd gepromoveerd tot financieel directeur van BMW Group in Maleisië. Eind 2013 keerde hij terug naar het hoofdkantoor van BMW Group in München als algemeen verkoopcontrolebeheer, om 8 jaar later de stap naar Parijs te zetten.

Alexander Wehr, CEO van BMW Group belux, stelt: ‘We zijn erg blij om iemand met de kennis en ervaring van Frank bij ons te mogen hebben. Zijn financiële, governance- en managementkennis zijn vervolledigd door een rijk traject in diverse internationale markten, wat zijn komst een grote troef maakt voor BMW Group Belux.’

Frank Scheffer is 58 jaar, heeft de Duitse nationaliteit, is getrouwd en vader van een gezin. Hij heeft een diploma in bedrijfskunde en automobielmanagement van de Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt in Stuttgart-Nürtingen. Hij is meertalig en spreekt Duits, Engels en Frans.

De BMW Group

Met haar vier merken – BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce en BMW Motorrad – is de BMW Group 's werelds toonaangevende premium fabrikant van auto's en motorfietsen en biedt zij tevens premium financiële diensten aan. Het productienetwerk van de BMW Group omvat meer dan 30 productielocaties wereldwijd; het bedrijf beschikt over een wereldwijd verkoopnetwerk in meer dan 140 landen.

In 2025 verkocht de BMW Group wereldwijd 2,46 miljoen personenauto’s en meer dan 202.500 motorfietsen. De winst vóór belastingen bedroeg in het boekjaar 2025 € 10,2 miljard bij een omzet van € 133,5 miljard. Per 31 december 2025 had de BMW Group een personeelsbestand van 154.540 medewerkers.

Het economische succes van de BMW Group is altijd gebaseerd geweest op langetermijndenken en verantwoord handelen. Duurzaamheid is een belangrijk onderdeel van de bedrijfsstrategie van de BMW Group en omvat alle producten – van de toeleveringsketen en productie tot het einde van hun levensduur.

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De BMW 3 Reeks vormt de essentie van het merk BMW. Al vijf decennia lang staat dit icoon voor sportief rijplezier, een onmiskenbaar aantrekkelijk design en voortdurende vooruitgang. Een erfenis waaraan elke generatie van de BMW 3-serie zich verbindt. De nieuwe, volledig elektrische BMW i3 versterkt het vertrouwde karakter van de BMW 3 Reeks met extra, unieke kenmerken. 

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CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

Munich. Our fans asked for it, and we delivered. An overwhelmingly successful April Fools’ joke from 2025 is becoming reality at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring 2026 (GER) – the racing version of the BMW M3 Touring. On 16^th/17^th May, the BMW M3 Touring 24H will compete as a spectacular highlight for spectators in the “Green Hell.” The car will make its racing debut next weekend at the second round of the Nürburgring Langstrecken Serie (NLS). All technical data on the BMW M3 Touring 24H as well as detailed information on the modifications can be found in our Media Guide.

Shortly after the market launch of the BMW M3 Touring road car in 2022, BMW M Motorsport began considering the idea of building a racing version as well. However, it took a special key moment to turn the idea of parallel engineers into a concrete plan – and that moment was, of all things, an April Fools’ joke. On 1^st April 2025, BMW M Motorsport posted images on its social media platforms of a supposedly in-development BMW M3 Touring GT race car. The response from fans and the media to this post was overwhelming. It reached more than one million users and generated over 1.6 million views. Engagement on the posts was also many times higher than the usual figures for BMW M Motorsport’s social media channels.

Inspired by this success, the previously conceived plans to realise a racing version of the BMW M3 Touring became concrete in the summer of 2025. Within just eight months, the engineers at BMW M Motorsport built the BMW M3 Touring 24H. It shares the same technical base as the BMW M4 GT3 EVO, but is derived from the basic body of the BMW M3 Touring. The BMW M3 Touring 24H is 200 millimetres longer and, including the rear wing, 32 millimetres higher than the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. The technical data of both race cars are identical. In addition to our Media Guide, we offer a walkaround video for editorial use, in which BMW M works driver Jens Klingmann (GER) explains the car in detail.

The BMW M3 Touring 24H is a car for the fans at the tight Nürburgring, with whom BMW M Motorsport has a very special relationship. This is underlined by the design of the car for the preparatory races, which features selected comments posted under the April Fools’ joke on the social media platforms. For the 24-hour race, the BMW M3 Touring 24H will receive another special livery.

At the wheel of the BMW M3 Touring 24H, which is fielded by Schubert Motorsport, will be four BMW M works drivers: Jens Klingmann, Ugo de Wilde (BEL), Connor De Phillippi, and Neil Verhagen (both USA). The car will compete in the SPX class and will therefore not be in direct competition with the three BMW M4 GT3 EVOs, which will be fighting for overall victory in the top SP9 category. The BMW M3 Touring 24H will complete its preparations at the second NLS race as well as at the 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers.

Like the #77 BMW M4 GT3 EVO from Schubert Motorsport, the BMW M3 Touring 24H will also run on tyres from BMW M Motorsport partner Yokohama. "We are deeply honoured to partner with BMW M Motorsport as an official tyre partner for this exclusive programme,” said Takayoshi Omae, Deputy Head of Consumer Tyre Product & Marketing Planning Div. "This collaboration marks a historic milestone in Yokohama’s motorsport history, and our participation in the Nürburgring 24 Hours fills us with immense pride and anticipation. Together with BMW M Motorsport, a global premium brand defined by visionary engineering and an unwavering competitive spirit, Yokohama looks forward to pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the Nordschleife, driven by our shared pursuit of excellence.”

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “A project like the BMW M3 Touring 24H has never existed at BMW M Motorsport before. Many thanks to everyone who put their heart and soul into this unique car and brought it to life. I am thrilled – and at the same time, I am certain that our fans, who are never closer to us than at our second home on the Nürburgring, will be just as excited. I promise all fans a great show and look forward to an event of superlatives.”

Jens Klingmann: “This is truly a unique project, and I am absolutely delighted to be a part of it. The fact that we took our fans’ reactions to an April Fools’ joke as an opportunity to actually make the BMW M3 Touring 24H a reality speaks to our closeness to our community and our enthusiasm for motorsport. It has to be said clearly that the car may have started as an April Fools’ joke, but it has become an absolutely top-class and competitive race car. Our goal is to put on a great show for the spectators at the Nürburgring and to finish the race as far up front as possible. I am convinced that we can achieve a top result.”

+++ "You dreamed it, we built it": BMW M Motorsport is turning the concept for a racing version of the BMW M3 Touring, originally presented as an April Fools’ joke in 2025, into reality +++ The BMW M3 Touring 24H will hit the track as a spectacular highlight for motorsport fans in the “Green Hell” +++ The BMW M3 Touring 24H will make its racing debut next weekend as part of the Nürburgring Langstrecken Serie +++At the wheel of the BMW M3 Touring 24H, which is fielded by Schubert Motorsport, will be four BMW M works drivers: Jens Klingmann (DE), Ugo de Wilde (BEL), Connor De Phillippi, and Neil Verhagen (both USA).

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Shortly after the market launch of the BMW M3 Touring road car in 2022, BMW M Motorsport began considering the idea of building a racing version as well. However, it took a special key moment to turn the idea of parallel engineers into a concrete plan – and that moment was, of all things, an April Fools’ joke. On 1^st April 2025, BMW M Motorsport posted images on its social media platforms of a supposedly in-development BMW M3 Touring GT race car. The response from fans and the media to this post was overwhelming. It reached more than one million users and generated over 1.6 million views. Engagement on the posts was also many times higher than the usual figures for BMW M Motorsport’s social media channels.

Inspired by this success, the previously conceived plans to realise a racing version of the BMW M3 Touring became concrete in the summer of 2025. Within just eight months, the engineers at BMW M Motorsport built the BMW M3 Touring 24H. It shares the same technical base as the BMW M4 GT3 EVO, but is derived from the basic body of the BMW M3 Touring. The BMW M3 Touring 24H is 200 millimetres longer and, including the rear wing, 32 millimetres higher than the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. The technical data of both race cars are identical. In addition to our Media Guide, we offer a walkaround video for editorial use, in which BMW M works driver Jens Klingmann (GER) explains the car in detail.

The BMW M3 Touring 24H is a car for the fans at the tight Nürburgring, with whom BMW M Motorsport has a very special relationship. This is underlined by the design of the car for the preparatory races, which features selected comments posted under the April Fools’ joke on the social media platforms. For the 24-hour race, the BMW M3 Touring 24H will receive another special livery.

At the wheel of the BMW M3 Touring 24H, which is fielded by Schubert Motorsport, will be four BMW M works drivers: Jens Klingmann, Ugo de Wilde (BEL), Connor De Phillippi, and Neil Verhagen (both USA). The car will compete in the SPX class and will therefore not be in direct competition with the three BMW M4 GT3 EVOs, which will be fighting for overall victory in the top SP9 category. The BMW M3 Touring 24H will complete its preparations at the second NLS race as well as at the 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers.

Like the #77 BMW M4 GT3 EVO from Schubert Motorsport, the BMW M3 Touring 24H will also run on tyres from BMW M Motorsport partner Yokohama. "We are deeply honoured to partner with BMW M Motorsport as an official tyre partner for this exclusive programme,” said Takayoshi Omae, Deputy Head of Consumer Tyre Product & Marketing Planning Div. "This collaboration marks a historic milestone in Yokohama’s motorsport history, and our participation in the Nürburgring 24 Hours fills us with immense pride and anticipation. Together with BMW M Motorsport, a global premium brand defined by visionary engineering and an unwavering competitive spirit, Yokohama looks forward to pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the Nordschleife, driven by our shared pursuit of excellence.”

Andreas Roos (Head of BMW M Motorsport): “A project like the BMW M3 Touring 24H has never existed at BMW M Motorsport before. Many thanks to everyone who put their heart and soul into this unique car and brought it to life. I am thrilled – and at the same time, I am certain that our fans, who are never closer to us than at our second home on the Nürburgring, will be just as excited. I promise all fans a great show and look forward to an event of superlatives.”

Jens Klingmann: “This is truly a unique project, and I am absolutely delighted to be a part of it. The fact that we took our fans’ reactions to an April Fools’ joke as an opportunity to actually make the BMW M3 Touring 24H a reality speaks to our closeness to our community and our enthusiasm for motorsport. It has to be said clearly that the car may have started as an April Fools’ joke, but it has become an absolutely top-class and competitive race car. Our goal is to put on a great show for the spectators at the Nürburgring and to finish the race as far up front as possible. I am convinced that we can achieve a top result.”

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Munich. With the new BMW i3, the BMW Group is reaffirming its holistic approach to product sustainability – shining a light on a relevant dimension of product development that has been less visible up until now: health and well-being in the passenger compartment. To address this aspect of vehicle development, interior air quality, material selection and olfactory perception are systematically studied and evaluated at the company’s own odour laboratory.

Holistic product sustainability as a guiding principle.
The BMW Group considers sustainability throughout a vehicle's entire lifecycle – from raw material extraction through the supply chain and production all the way to the use phase and recycling. This 360° approach combines product sustainability, technological innovation and long-term company success. Health and well-being are embedded into product development and systematically integrated into processes and standards.

Interior air quality and its impact on health.
Vehicle interior air quality is an important factor for health and well-being inside the vehicle. Emissions from materials, as well as influences such as temperature and humidity directly impact vehicle occupants. When selecting materials for the vehicle interior, the BMW Group therefore pays close attention to avoiding emissions that could be detrimental to health. For more than 25 years, the company has relied on its own testing methods to measure and evaluate emissions and scent profiles in the vehicle interior. The latest findings from toxicology, health and sensory research are continuously applied to in-house standards that the BMW Group also actively shares in international standardisation and specialised bodies.
The aim is to ensure the interior has a scent that is authentic, discreet and high-end, reinforcing the brand's premium promise. The use of artificial fragrances is deliberately avoided.

Scent as a subconscious dimension.
The BMW Group deliberately addresses on scent in the vehicle interior, as this has a significant influence on the occupants’ health and well-being.
Scents act directly on the limbic system, evoking emotions and memories, and contributing to the subjective feeling of safety. A pleasant and subtle scent is therefore part of the premium experience and an expression of the brand's aspirations.
By minimising harmful emissions and selecting high-quality materials, the BMW Group acknowledges its responsibility for the health of its customers. Managing scent is therefore part of a holistic approach to sustainability across the entire lifecycle.

Inside the BMW Group scent laboratory.
At the BMW Group scent laboratory, materials, components and complete vehicle interiors are tested under realistic conditions. The analysis relies on the integration of modern measurement technologies and the trained sensory evaluation of BMW Group experts. Humans remain central to this process. This approach ensures compliance with legal requirements and adherence to internal quality standards. Scent is viewed as part of a multi-sensory, holistic experience. What matters most is not the individual component, but the interaction of all materials in the vehicle interior, which determines the overall olfactory experience.

Health and well-being as elements of product sustainability.
The new BMW i3 embodies an aspiration that applies to the entire BMW Group brand portfolio: In addition to a consistent decarbonisation strategy throughout the vehicle lifecycle, the model relies on a high percentage of secondary materials and innovative material concepts for the interior.
“Health and well-being are an integral part of product sustainability for us. Environmental factors and a growing health awareness are changing how we perceive our living spaces – including our cars. Our customers expect products that are designed to take their health and well-being into account. That is why interior air quality is a key product feature in our holistic approach to sustainability,” according to Nils Hesse, Vice President Product Sustainability at the BMW Group.

+++ Holistisch concept gericht op hulpbronnenefficiëntie en vermindering van CO2e-uitstoot +++ Decarbonisatie in de hele toeleveringsketen +++ Principe van “Design for Circularity” uitgebreid naar meer componenten +++

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Munich. In the BMW i3, as with the BMW iX3, the BMW Group applies a 360° approach to sustainability. At its core is decarbonisation throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle – from product development through the supply chain and production to the end of the use phase. In this way, the second Neue Klasse model also contributes to achieving the ambitious, overarching CO₂e targets the company has set itself.

CO₂e benefits already after 1-2 years of use.
Depending on the drive train variant, annual mileage and source of the electricity used for charging, the new BMW i3 50xDrive already achieves a CO₂e advantage over a comparable model with an internal combustion engine after one to two years of use[1].

Decarbonisation in the supply chain.
Targeted decarbonisation is a key starting point for reducing CO₂e emissions throughout the supply chain. The use of renewable energies, the increasing share of secondary material, and product and process innovations – for example, in the Gen6 cell and high-voltage battery – contribute to a significant emissions reduction across the entire supply chain.
The results of this systematic approach are demonstrated by the emission reductions achieved: Specific measures during product development of the BMW i3 lowered supply chain CO₂e emissions by about a third.[2]

Innovative materials and technologies for interior and exterior.
The “Design for Circularity” principle is also systematically applied in the new BMW i3. The concept incorporates gradually increased use of secondary materials, targeted reduction of material selection and optimised dismantling capability.
For example, the BMW i3 uses 30 percent recycled plastic in its front bumper trim. At the same time, the number of different materials used for the entire bumper, excluding mounted parts, was reduced from 15 to 7, compared to the predecessor model (seventh-generation BMW 3 Series). Due to the high use of a plastic particularly suitable for recycling, the proportion of recyclable plastic was increased from approximately 46 percent in the predecessor to about 85 percent[3]. This enables the recovery of high-quality plastic recyclates from the vehicle.
Another example of how the “Design for Circularity” principle is implemented in the new BMW i3 is the Econeer seat covers offered as part of the “Essential” equipment line, which are made from a recyclable textile composite. The basic material for the upper fabric is 100-percent recycled PET. The use of recycled PET granulate – as the base material for the polyester yarn required – significantly reduces CO₂e emissions and water consumption during manufacturing compared to primary material. The dismantling capability of the seat cover has also been improved to facilitate a material-specific separation at the end of the lifecycle.

Use of secondary materials in the new BMW i3.
The new BMW i3 consists of approx. 30 percent secondary materials in total[4]^: These include cast aluminium components, such front and rear knuckle, with 80 percent secondary material content, and cast aluminium wheel rims with 70 percent secondary aluminium.The housing for the rear electric motor, produced at BMW Plant Landshut, comprises up to two-thirds secondary aluminium. A portion of the energy used in production comes from renewable sources.
In the Gen6 battery cells of the BMW i3 high‑voltage battery, secondary materials are partially used for cobalt, lithium and nickel. Energy from renewable sources is used in manufacturing the anode and cathode materials, as well as for cell production. In comparison to the previous model’s Gen5 cell, CO₂e emissions were reduced by approx. 33 percent per watt hour.
Further examples of the innovative use of engineering and secondary materials include the engine compartment cover and the storage compartment under the BMW i3's bonnet. The starting material for these consists of 30 percent recycled maritime plastic – post-consumer material from used fishing nets and ropes – while the base material for the yarn used in the textiles for the headliner, A-pillar and parcel shelf consists entirely of recycled material.

Enhanced efficiency during use phase.
With the EfficientDynamics technology package, vehicle efficiency is optimised across all subsystems during the use phase.
This encompasses aerodynamics, lightweight construction, rolling resistance and overall energy management, for example. Efficientynamics has been employed by the BMW Group since 2007, across all drive technologies.

BMW Group Plant Munich undergoes extensive modernisation.
BMW Group Plant Munich is the BMW Group’s main plant.For more than a century, the plant has been producing premium mobility in Munich’s Milbertshofen district. Over the past four years, the site has been completely modernised: In addition to a new body shop, a state-of-the-art vehicle assembly was also built, including logistics areas. The new facilities are now in the final stages of construction. Production of the new BMW i3 will get underway here in 2026. Just one year later, the Munich location will transition its production portfolio to exclusively fully-electric vehicles for the Neue Klasse. As the BMW Group’s oldest automobile production site, the plant sources 100 percent of its external electricity requirements from renewable energy.

In line with BMW Group’s sustainable development goals.
The BMW Group’s commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement and to reaching “net zero” no later than 2050 is an integral part of its holistic 360° approach to sustainability, which is anchored in its corporate strategy. The company has set itself ambitious science-based CO₂e targets for the coming years. The BMW Group intends to reduce its CO₂e emissions by a total of at least 40 million tonnes from 2019 levels by 2030.

Transparency through Product Carbon Footprint .
The BMW Group has published its vehicles’ Product Carbon Footprint, as validated by the German Technical Inspection Association (TÜV), for many years in the so-called Vehicle Footprint. This report is publicly available here for all drive trains of the new BMW 3 Series from the Start of Production and can also be accessed in the My BMW app. In this way, the BMW Group creates transparency around the percentage of secondary materials and CO₂e emissions across the vehicles’ entire lifecycle.

BMW haalt de titel Best Automotive Brand binnen bij de Belgische editie van de jaarlijkse Best Brands Awards, een jaarlijks onderzoek van Serviceplan Group en GfK/NielsenIQ dat gebaseerd is op de relatie tussen emotionele connectie (Share of Soul) en economisch succes (Share of Wallet). Deze erkenning onderstreept BMW’s sterke positie als toonaangevend automerk dat innovatie, kwaliteit en klanttevredenheid hoog in het vaandel draagt.

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Elk jaar bekronen de Best Brands Awards de favoriete merken van Belgische consumenten. Het onderzoek is gebaseerd op enquètes bij meer dan 4.000 Belgen. De editie 2026, de elfde op rij, zette die merken in de kijker die aantonen dat de toekomst niet ‘mens versus technologie’ is, maar juist  aantonen hoe technologie de menselijke verbeelding kan versterken om het volledige potentieel van een merk bloot te leggen.

Ewoud Van Der Heyden, directeur Marketing bij BMW Belux: ‘We zijn enorm trots dat BMW opnieuw erkend wordt als Best Brand in de automotive sector in België. Deze award bevestigt dat ons uniek rijplezier gesmaakt wordt een grote groep van mensen. Tegelijk scoort BMW sterk op het rationele vlak dankzij producten die hun waarde over een langere tijd bewaren. We zijn ervan overtuigd dat we met de Neue Klasse hier ook in de toekomst mooie resultaten zullen blijven zien. Het is een mooie erkenning voor het harde werk van ons hele team en de loyaliteit van onze trouwe klanten.’

De BMW Group

Met haar vier merken – BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce en BMW Motorrad – is de BMW Group 's werelds toonaangevende premium fabrikant van auto's en motorfietsen en biedt zij tevens premium financiële diensten aan. Het productienetwerk van de BMW Group omvat meer dan 30 productielocaties wereldwijd; het bedrijf beschikt over een wereldwijd verkoopnetwerk in meer dan 140 landen.

In 2025 verkocht de BMW Group wereldwijd 2,46 miljoen personenauto’s en meer dan 202.500 motorfietsen. De winst vóór belastingen bedroeg in het boekjaar 2025 € 10,2 miljard bij een omzet van € 133,5 miljard. Per 31 december 2025 had de BMW Group een personeelsbestand van 154.540 medewerkers.

Het economische succes van de BMW Group is altijd gebaseerd geweest op langetermijndenken en verantwoord handelen. Duurzaamheid is een belangrijk onderdeel van de bedrijfsstrategie van de BMW Group en omvat alle producten – van de toeleveringsketen en productie tot het einde van hun levensduur.

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Bornem, 11 maart 2026 – BMW Group Belux heeft vandaag samen met Vlaams Minister-President Matthias Diependaele en Voka-CEO Frank Beckx de sleutels overhandigd van dertien gloednieuwe BMW-auto’s met diverse aandrijftechnologieën aan vertegenwoordigers van technische scholen uit heel België. De samenwerking tussen industrie en scholen moet de praktische opleiding van technisch talent versterken naar Duits voorbeeld.

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‘In Duitsland is het concept van ‘Duales Lernen’ al langer ingeburgerd’, stelt CEO Alexander Wehr van BMW Group Belux: ‘Studenten komen er vroeg in contact met bedrijven via stages en uitwisselingen, wat hun oriëntatie en kansen op de arbeidsmarkt vergroot.

Alexander Wehr ontving de Vlaamse Minister-President en de Voka-CEO op een heuse bouwwerf: de auto-invoerder investeert 30 miljoen euro in de comlplete vernieuwing van zijn hoofdzetel in Bornem. De nieuwe schenking brengt het totale aantal door BMW aan scholen geschonken auto’s en motoren op meer dan 70. Bij de vandaag geschonken voertuigen was ook een elektrische MINI, die niet naar één school gaat maar van school naar school zal roteren. De samenwerking tussen BMW en technische scholen geldt als een schoolvoorbeeld hoe industrie en onderwijs elkaar kunnen helpen.

‘Als bedrijf met 3.600 medewerkers, onze 70 dealers inbegrepen, zijn we voortdurend op zoek naar technisch talent’, stelt Alexander Wehr. ‘Afgestudeerden die vertrouwd zijn met de nieuwste stand van de technologie hebben dan uiteraard een streepje voor. Belangrijk is ook dat ze in contact komen met diverse aandrijftechnologiën die de realiteit in de markt weerspiegelen. Hoewel de meerderheid van onze verkochte auto’s in België al elektrisch zijn, is immers nog niet iedereen klaar voor de overstap.’

Minister-President Diependaele: ‘Wie het technisch talent van morgen wil versterken, moet vandaag de brug slaan tussen klas en werkvloer. In een snel veranderende arbeidsmarkt is het essentieel dat alle actoren, van onderwijs tot de maakindustrie, nauwer met elkaar verweven zijn. Met duaal leren verwerven jongeren praktijkervaring met actuele technologieën en bouwen ze competenties op die rechtstreeks aansluiten bij wat onze industrie nodig heeft. Zo versterken we niet alleen hun toekomstkansen, maar ook de slagkracht van Vlaanderen als industriële regio.’

Voka gedelegeerd bestuurder Frank Beckx is eveneens een groot voorstander van meer samenwerking tussen onderwijs en industrie: ‘Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat dankzij deze samenwerking met BMW Group de technische opleidingen aantrekkelijker worden. We hebben alle technische talenten in Vlaanderen nodig. Niet alleen de overheid, maar ook de bedrijven hebben een verantwoordelijkheid om het onderwijs dichter te laten aansluiten op de noden van de arbeidsmarkt. Een sterke en structurele samenwerking tussen scholen en bedrijven is daarbij essentieel: elke vorm van samenwerking draagt bij aan een sterk praktijkgericht onderwijs. Duaal leren is de meest doorgedreven vorm, maar ook stages, gastlessen, bedrijfsbezoeken en uitwisselingen zoals deze zijn van grote waarde. BMW Group geeft hier het goede voorbeeld’.

Over de BMW GROUP

De BMW Group is met haar merken BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce en BMW Motorrad de voornaamste constructeur ter wereld van premium-wagens en motorfietsen en aanbieder van hoogstaande financiële diensten en mobiliteitsdiensten. Het productienetwerk van BMW Group omvat meer dan 30 productielocaties wereldwijd. De onderneming heeft een wereldwijd verkoopnetwerk met vertegenwoordigers in meer dan 140 landen.

In 2024 verkocht de BMW Group wereldwijd meer dan 2,45 miljoen auto's en meer dan 210.000 motorfietsen. Het resultaat voor belastingen in het boekjaar 2024 bedroeg € 11,0 miljard en de omzet € 142,4 miljard. Op 31 december 2024 telde de onderneming wereldwijd 159.104 werknemers.

Langetermijndenken en verantwoordelijk handelen waren altijd al de basis van het economisch succes van de BMW Group. Duurzaamheid is een belangrijk onderdeel van de bedrijfsstrategie van BMW Group, van de toeleveringsketen over de productie tot het einde van de levenscyclus van alle producten.

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Raymond Wittman volgt Milan Nedeljkovic, die de nieuwe CEO wordt, op als verantwoordelijke voor productie in directiecomité van BMW Group +++ Dr. Nicolas Peter: ‘Hij combineert strategisch denken met openationele topprestaties en commerciële verantwoordelijkheid’ +++

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Munich. The Supervisory Board of BMW AG has appointed Dr Raymond Wittmann (47) as a new member of the Board of Management at its meeting today. He will assume responsibility for Production when Milan Nedeljkovic takes over as Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG at the end of the Annual General Meeting on May 13.

Raymond Wittmann has been with the BMW Group since 2015 and has been responsible for Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development since 2024. Previously, he held several management positions in various divisions, including Head of Assembly at the Munich plant, CFO of the Americas sales region, and Project Manager for the establishment of the production site in San Luis Potosí (Mexico). Raymond Wittmann holds a PhD in aerospace engineering. Before joining the BMW Group, he worked as a partner at an international strategic consultancy.

“Raymond Wittmann combines strategic thinking with operational excellence and business responsibility. With his broad, cross-divisional experience and international perspective, he has the key qualities for leading the production division,” said Dr. Nicolas Peter, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of BMW AG. “Raymond Wittmann complements the future Board of Management team led by Milan Nedeljkovic with the right strengths and skills. The Supervisory Board is very confident that the Board of Management, in its new composition, will continue to drive the success of the BMW Group in the future.”

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The BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2024, the BMW Group sold over 2.45 million passenger vehicles and more than 210,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2023 was € 17.1 billion on revenues amounting to € 155.5 billion. As of 31 December 2023, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,950 employees.

The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products from the supply chain and production to the end of their useful life.

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+++ Exportwaarde van negen miljard dollar in 2025 +++ Bijna 200.000 BMW's geëxporteerd naar ongeveer 120 landen +++ Totale exportwaarde van meer dan 100 miljard dollar sinds 2014 +++ Milan Nedeljković: “Vrije handel en open markten maken groei en welvaart mogelijk” +++ Engelstalig persbericht hieronder.

+++ 2025 export value of nine billion US dollars +++ Nearly 200,000 BMWs exported to approx. 120 countries +++ Total export value of more than 100 billion US dollars since 2014 +++ Board Member Nedeljković: “Free trade and open markets enable growth and prosperity” +++

Spartanburg, South Carolina – The BMW Group remained the largest automotive exporter by value in the United States in 2025, according to data released by the US Department of Commerce. Last year, the South Carolina plant exported nearly 200,000 BMW X models with a total export value of nine billion US dollars. Since 2014, the BMW Group has exported nearly three million vehicles with a total export value of 113 billion US dollars.

“Free trade and open markets enable growth and prosperity. Our plants – and, above all, the strong supplier networks in each region – benefit from this,” said Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production.

“Plant Spartanburg is proud to be the largest automotive exporter by value in the United States, a distinction that underscores our commitment to both the state of South Carolina and the nation’s economic strength,” said Robert Engelhorn, president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg. “Our exports play a crucial role in supporting a favourable balance of trade, which is essential for sustained economic growth.”

The BMWs assembled at Plant Spartanburg were primarily exported through the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, as well as through additional ports on the East coast. More than 14,000 BMWs were also exported via rail.

In 2025, employees assembled 412,799 BMW X models at the BMW Group's US plant. This marks the third-highest production volume in the plant’s 32-year history.

Since 1992, the BMW Group has invested just under 16 billion US dollars in its South Carolina operations. Plant Spartanburg is the largest BMW Group plant in the world, assembling more than 1,500 vehicles each day. It is also an important part of the company’s global production network and plays a critical role in meeting demand for BMW vehicles in the US and around the world. About 50 percent of its vehicles are shipped to nearly 120 global markets, making the BMW Group the largest automotive exporter by value in the United States for more than a decade. The plant creates more than 11,000 jobs on site.

+++ Laatste duurtests voorafgaand aan de designpremière van het tweede Neue Klasse-model op 18 maart 2026 +++ Typisch BMW-rijplezier op een geheel nieuw niveau, dankzij Heart of Joy en BMW Dynamic Performance Control +++ Zesde generatie eDrive +++ Het wintertestcentrum van de BMW Group in Zweden biedt de ideale omgeving voor het testen en optimaliseren van aandrijf- en veersystemen +++ Engelstalig persbericht hieronder.

Munich/Arjeplog. The BMW 3 Series has been the embodiment of driving pleasure in the premium midsize class for five decades. All over the world, this icon of the BMW brand is renowned for its superior sportiness, precise handling and effortless agility, combined with long-distance driving comfort. As the latest generation BMW 3 Series is getting ready for launch, so is the first sedan model of the Neue Klasse: the fully electric BMW i3. Prototypes are currently undergoing a comprehensive test programme at the BMW Group winter test centre in Arjeplog, Sweden.

The BMW i3 will have its design premiere on 18 March 2026. The new fully electric model generation features a sixth-generation eDrive (Gen6). “The BMW i3 applies the sporty sedan’s typical characteristics to a completely new vehicle concept defined by the BMW 3 Series DNA. At the same time, pushing the conventional boundaries of electric mobility into new territory, thanks to the potential of our Neue Klasse,” says Mike Reichelt, Head of Neue Klasse BMW. The control unit consisting of the “superbrain” Heart of Joy and the BMW Dynamic Performance Control driving stack takes driving dynamics to an entirely new level. As the BMW i3 approaches series-production readiness, the test and development team is performing the final fine-tuning of driving dynamics components on the snow-covered roads and frozen lakes of Sweden.

Test drives for fine-tuning in extremely cold weather are a key part of vehicle testing. 
Endurance tests in freezing temperatures and wintry road conditions in Sweden’s extreme north are a long-standing BMW tradition. The snow-covered roads around Arjeplog and the specially prepared surfaces of frozen lakes provide the ideal environment for evaluating and fine-tuning drive and suspension systems Electronic control systems are a good example – the low friction coefficients of surfaces covered by snow and ice enable engineers to test, analyse and optimise the interactions of these systems under precisely reproducible conditions. This provides the foundation of the hallmark BMW driving pleasure. 

Highly innovative overall concept is key to an outstanding driving experience.
The Heart of Joy is one of four “superbrains” in the Neue Klasse. Complemented by the BMW Dynamic Performance Control software developed in-house, it forms the powerful new driving and dynamics control unit in the BMW i3, controlling the powertrain, brakes and some steering functions along with recuperation. Its responses are ten times faster than with previous systems. The result of this technological quantum leap is evident in the particularly effortless and exceptionally precise handling of the new BMW i3.

Even on slippery surfaces like those in Arjeplog, the Heart of Joy ensures agile propulsion. In addition, the extremely fast control of the two electric motors ensures superior driving stability. Only electric motors are capable of processing and executing the lightning-fast commands. This enables the BMW i3 to deliver a light-footed and comfortable drive in every situation. And with typical BMW 3 Series characteristics, it sets new standards in driving dynamics.

Even at the limits, the BMW i3 offers an extremely safe driving experience.
The new BMW i3 can be controlled with maximum precision. It responds instantly to steering inputs and creates a feeling of effortlessness. The Heart of Joy reduces the number of control interventions required – for example by the DSC system. The resulting cornering behaviour is more consistent and reproducible, giving the driver an even greater sense of assurance. In addition, the BMW i3 remains easy to control even when approaching the limits. The Soft-Stop function of the new BMW i3 is exceptional: precise control of the electric motors enables the smoothest stopping process in the history of the BMW 3 Series, without jerks and brake noise. The exceptional stability that the Heart of Joy provides, even on slippery surfaces like those found in Arjeplog, also improves efficiency. The precise control processes of the Heart of Joy allow the BMW i3 to recuperate energy as often and as intensely as possible, even when cornering, without compromising driving stability. “Sheer driving pleasure” redefined. 

Second model of the Neue Klasse: BMW i3 50 xDrive 
• Start of production: Second half of 2026
• Sixth-generation BMW eDrive (Gen6) with 800-volt technology
• Charging capacity: peak charging capacity up to 400 kW
• Electric drive unit with EESM technology on the rear axle and ASM technology on the front axle
• Max. system output: 345 kW/469 hp*
• 645 Nm torque*

* As this is a development-phase prototype, the figures given are provisional. Energy consumption information as per WLTP is not yet available. 

BMW heeft het jaar sterk begonnen met meerdere overwinningen in belangrijke award-evenementen. Drie BMW-modelseries behaalden de eerste plaats in de wedstrijd ‘Best Cars’ van het Duitse tijdschrift ‘auto motor und sport’. En vier BMW-modellen kwamen als winnaar uit de bus in de ‘Car of the Year Awards 2026’ van het tijdschrift ‘What Car?’. Hiermee wordt een reeks successen in Duitse en internationale peilingen voortgezet. De prijzen voor veel verschillende modelseries onderstrepen hoe evenwichtig het BMW-productassortiment is. De BMW iX3 springt er echter uit. Het eerste Neue Klasse-model heeft bijzonder veel prijzen in de wacht gesleept en is in meerdere landen uitgeroepen tot ‘Auto van het Jaar’.

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De iconische Mini Cooper S, winnaar van de Rally van Monte Carlo in 1965, wordt geëerd in de vorm van een nieuwe MINI-editie. Maak kennis met de nieuwe “MINI 1965 Victory Edition”. Beschikbaar voor de Europese markt vanaf juli 2026.

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Munich. No other city has motorsport so deeply rooted in its history than Monte Carlo. MINI has endured tremendous success within the principality, particularly in 1965, when the legendary Mini Cooper S, driven by Timo Mäkinen and co-driver Paul Easter took victory at the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally. At the time, the car was praised for its innovative technology, elegant performance, and agility under extreme weather conditions which MINI has been able to replicate and modernize in the form of the new MINI 1965 Victory Edition. This new edition creates a stylish statement and maintains typical MINI craftmanship, following the foundations laid MINIs illustrious rally history.

The MINI 1965 Victory Edition is offered for the MINI John Cooper Works and the  MINI John Cooper Works Electric.

The MINI John Cooper Works has an impressive 231 hp (170KW) and a maximum torque of 380 Nm. It sprints from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds. Meanwhile the MINI John Cooper Works Electric, impresses with an output up to 258 hp (190KW) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in remarkable 5.9 seconds.

Exterior: a perfect blend of vintage and modern design.
In homage to the legendary motorsports colors of the 1960s, the 1965 Victory Edition impresses in Chili Red exterior paintwork, which is accentuated by a white trim stripe extending from bonnet to the roof and rear, enhancing the vehicle´s sportiness even further. As an exclusive trademark of the edition, a white “52” graphic adorns both sides of the vehicle – a reference to the number of the original car displayed from 1965.

The roof is offered as a panoramic roof, or in Glaced which provides an athletic and elegant contrast to the Chili Red body. The subtle “1965” sticker on the C-pillar catches the eye and gracefully emphasizes the historic year of victory. The 18-inch alloy wheels in the JCW Lap Spoke 2-tone Design or the JCW Mastery Spoke black for the all-electric MINI John Cooper Works not only give the vehicle a dynamic appearance but also ensure optimum performance and safe handling on a wide variety of road surfaces. Based on rally sport, floating hubs and JCW valve painted in the specific color scheme and set additional sporty accents. 

Interior: sportiness and comfort combined.
On entering the vehicle, the striking door sill showcase white “1965”- writing on a red and black background immediately catch the eye and bestow the cockpit with an exclusive look. In addition, each model of the edition features a dedication on the inside of the door reflecting information about the bygone rally.

The interior is based on the traditional JCW colour palette and the familiar JCW-Trim. Finished in aracy anthracite and red, this combination creates an elegant blend while also providing a sportive contrast to the vehicle’s exterior paintwork. The edition-specific details have been carefully selected to create a harmonious overall effect. The 6 O´clock spoke of the sports steering wheel and the storage box in the center of the console feature the “1965”-lettering and thus become a subtle but impactful reference to the rich tradition of MINI motorsports history. The racing number of the victorious Cooper S from 1965 adorns the key cap of the exclusive edition, making it a daily symbol of this historical success.

In Europe, motorsports enthusiasts can look forward to the edition available from July 2026 onwards.

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