2026
24
June
2026
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10:36
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ BMW Welt congratulates THE CLOUD by Käfer on earning one of gastronomy’s highest honours. +++ Launch of “SEASON II – WHISPERS OF THE RAINFOREST”. +++
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20
April
2026
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08:30
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Pilot project at Battery Cell Competence Centre (BCCC) +++ Reduced testing effort and savings in raw materials, costs and time +++ Pioneering integration of theory and practice +++
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02
April
2026
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00:01
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Tradition meets the future: 104 years young and using state of the art technology +++ Series production of new BMW i3 to start in August 2026 +++ More models to follow +++ All electric vehicle plant from 2027 +++
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31
March
2026
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13:39
Europe/Amsterdam
The BMW Museum opened its doors to more than 847,000 guests last year – a new record. Highlights included the arrival of the exhibition “Belle Macchine. Italian Automotive Design at BMW” and the “50 Years of BMW Art Cars and the BMW 3 Series” …
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27
February
2026
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15:03
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ BMW Group bringing Physical AI to Europe +++ Pilot project at BMW Group Plant Leipzig +++ New “Center of Competence for Physical AI in Production” accelerates global integration of AI and robotics in production +++ First pilot deployment of …
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23
February
2026
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12:10
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ 25 years since planning began. +++ Over 2 million visitors every year. +++ 280,000 vehicles handed over to customers since opening. +++ Latest BMW Welt information available for download. +++
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09
February
2026
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08:30
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ 25 years of successful engine production +++ Drive trains for MINI, BMW and Rolls-Royce +++ More than 7.6 million engines produced +++ 61% reduction in energy use per engine built since the start of full production +++
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02
February
2026
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08:00
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ From regional development powerhouse to the BMW Group's highest-volume vehicle plant in Europe – Record production in 2025: Plant hits 40-year high with 356,901 vehicles +++ +++ 8.7 million vehicles since start of production in 1986 +++ +++ …
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07
January
2026
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07:00
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ A quarter of all cars manufactured in Germany come from BMW Group +++ Success factor: technology openness +++ BMW iFACTORY as the key to competitiveness +++
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2025
20
December
2025
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11:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Livery made in collaboration with the TV anime “BLEACH”.
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18
December
2025
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10:00
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Pure iFACTORY: digitally planned and built from the outset +++ Start of series production for new BMW i3 in the second half of 2026 +++
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20
November
2025
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15:49
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Over 6,600 jobs with BMW created +++ More than €5.6 billion invested +++ Production expected to reach new record in 2025 +++
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27
October
2025
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08:30
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Parsdorf high-voltage battery pilot plant included for first time +++ BMW Group meets strict requirements +++ Environmental impact statement now online +++
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02
October
2025
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13:30
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ BMW Group Plant Irlbach-Straßkirchen: Energy Centre and Fire Station completed after only 14 months of construction +++ Supplies production and buildings with heat, cooling, compressed air and electricity +++ No use of fossil fuels +++ Fire …
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29
September
2025
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22:59
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Impressive ceremony combines Hungarian culture and modern automotive production +++ First BMW Group car plant to rely entirely on electricity from renewable energy during normal operation +++ Latest technologies based on BMW iFACTORY principles, …
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18
August
2025
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08:30
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Artificial intelligence and data analytics in high-voltage battery production +++ AI-supported quality assurance for zero-defect manufacturing approach +++ An interview with Patrick Zimmermann, data scientist and IT project manager +++
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13
August
2025
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10:00
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ BMW Group to invest over 30 million euros in southern extension to Dingolfing paintshop +++ Growing capacity for Individual and special paint finishes on BMW cars +++ Series production and manual painting efficiently combined +++
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08
August
2025
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09:00
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Award in the category "Supplier" for outstanding interaction of lean management, digitalization, and innovative power +++ Martin Frensch, Senior Vice President of Body, Exterior Trim and Interior in the purchasing and supplier network at BMW …
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05
August
2025
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11:37
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Faster, more efficient transition from gas to alternative energy sources possible +++ Pilot project will save around 480 tons of CO2e per year +++
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01
August
2025
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12:15
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ First-ever electric engines from Plant Steyr +++ Board Member Nedeljković: “Laying the foundations for the future” +++ Gen6 electric engines for Neue Klasse +++ Technology openness as competitive advantage +++
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26
June
2025
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14:30
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ German state-of-the-art technology creates conditions for battery production in Lower Bavaria +++ Chief Production Officer Nedeljković: “High-tech has a future in Germany” +++ Chief Human Resources Officer Ilka Horstmeier: “A prove-point is our …
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26
June
2025
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11:30
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ New fine-dining restaurant THE CLOUD by Käfer opens at BMW Welt. +++ “NOMADIC EARTH” is the culinary theme for Season 1. +++
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16
June
2025
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13:07
Europe/Amsterdam
BMW Art Car World Tour 2025 will stop off in Munich from 17 June with the legendary BMW Art Cars based on the 3 Series. The BMW Museum in Munich is using a special exhibition taking place as part of the international BMW Art Car World Tour to …
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28
May
2025
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14:50
Europe/Amsterdam
On 7 June, the “Belle Macchine. Italian Automotive Design at BMW” exhibition will open its doors at the BMW Museum. With its famed sense for timeless aesthetics, Italy has set standards in fashion, interior and product design for as long as anyone …
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27
May
2025
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10:04
Europe/Amsterdam
BMW Welt Information provides an insight into the four largest areas of the building. Packed with exciting facts and figures on one of Munich’s most popular attractions, it covers everything from brand and visitor experiences to vehicle collection …
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27
May
2025
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10:00
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Milestone vehicle is a BMW 330e* Plug-in Hybrid destined for the UK market +++ Technology openness continues to deliver results: 1.5-millionth BMW Group BEV delivered +++ Head of Production Nedeljković: “Electrification of our production is …
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16
May
2025
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09:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Plant Manager Thomas Thym: "Behind every digital car there must also be a digital factory" +++ AI-driven data analysis, digital process control, and networked production +++ Computed tomography system for precise quality control +++ Automated …
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28
April
2025
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10:00
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Pilot project “GenAI4Q” at BMW Group Plant Regensburg: AI system developed for tailored quality checks in vehicle assembly +++ Learning-based analysis tool enables customised quality inspections in any situation +++
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28
March
2025
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12:14
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ With 342,521 cars produced in 2024, Plant Regensburg was the BMW Group’s highest-volume vehicle plant in Europe +++ Plant Director Armin Ebner: “New body shop will help meet high market demand” – with over 120 vehicle bodies produced per workday …
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07
March
2025
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09:00
Europe/Amsterdam
+++ Model update of the BMW iX celebrates production start in Dingolfing +++ Electric SAV with up to 701 kilometers of range, more power and enhanced sportiness +++
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