BMW details its urban driving assistant planned for 2027
Germany comes first. The Level 2 system will still require an attentive driver.
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BMW’s Dingolfing plant builds its 13-millionth vehicle
The milestone car is a BMW M4 Competition Convertible for the US market. The plant has built BMWs since 1973 and will begin producing the new 3 Series Sedan in November.
BMW Motorrad invests in electric motorcycle start-up Venna
The partnership focuses on electric off-road motorcycles. Venna will remain independent; BMW did not disclose the investment amount or stake.
BMW tests renewable diesel across a 600-vehicle fleet
A 12-month pilot recorded more than 5,500 fuel stops, with HVO verifiably used in over 80% of them.
BMW Group reaches one million driverless vehicle movements in its plants
Automated Driving In-Plant is now operating at four sites, with Spartanburg planned to follow in 2027.
Yuri Yoshida earns her first LPGA Tour win at the BMW Ladies Championship
The Japanese golfer finished at 17 under par. BMW Group Korea reported 40,171 spectators across the tournament week.
BMW M Motorsport and Philipp Eng to part ways after the 2026 season
After 11 years, the works-driver contract will not be renewed. Eng’s highlights include three Spa 24 Hours wins and a GTLM class victory at Daytona.
BMW demonstrates charging power of up to 460 kW
BMW Group, IONNA and Alpitronic demonstrated high-power charging for BMW’s next-generation electric technology.
BMW M4 GT3 EVO takes third in LMGT3 at Barcelona WEC round
The #69 crew fought back to a podium finish. The #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 climbed from 16th on the grid to seventh in the penultimate FIA WEC race of the season.
BMW Group reports nine-month growth in Europe and the US
Deliveries grew in Europe and the US from January to September, while BMW Group’s global total declined by 4.9%.
BMW X3 M50 gains power and a new Black Package
The straight-six now produces 326 kW, while the Black Package is scheduled to become available from December 2026.
BMW’s Irlbach-Straßkirchen plant starts series production
The new Bavarian plant will produce sixth-generation high-voltage batteries for BMW electric cars.
BMW Group invests around €2 billion in the next 3 Series
Production of the next generation is being split between Munich and Dingolfing, with a new battery facility in Irlbach-Straßkirchen.
BMW Gen6 battery receives an international technology award
The battery technology was recognised at WNEVC 2026 for its next-generation engineering.
BMW Maps brings navigation and driver assistance into one 3D view
An updated interface will show route guidance, surroundings and driver-assistance data in one three-dimensional view.
50 years of the BMW 3 Series: seven generations, one idea
BMW marked half a century of the 3 Series in 2025. A look at what changed and what remained at its heart.