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BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) was founded in 1916 in Munich. The brand focuses on premium cars and motorcycles; M GmbH develops high-performance variants. MINI and Rolls-Royce are part of the BMW Group.
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DTM: Wittmann Wins and Takes Podium, Back in Title Race at Nürburgring
Marco Wittmann has secured his first DTM win of the season and the 20th of his career in the Sunday race at the Nürburgring, driving the #11 Schaeffler BMW M4 GT3 EVO. He also finished third on the podium on…
Porsche Reportedly Eyes RUF Acquisition After Singer Rejection
A report from Germany's WirtschaftsWoche claims that Porsche is in advanced talks to acquire RUF Automobile, a legendary German firm known for creating high-performance sports cars based on Porsche hardware. RUF, which identifies itself as a family-owned automaker, has long…
92% of new UK cars are automatics — manuals are fading fast
The UK new-car market has flipped the script on transmissions: automatic gearboxes now dominate to an unprecedented degree. Fresh registration data shows that 92% of all new cars ordered in Britain this year came with automatic transmissions, while only 7.9%…
From end-of-life vehicles to new cars: Car2Car research project proves high-quality material loops feasible at industrial scale
The BMW Group and its consortium partners have proven through the Car2Car research project that high-quality material loops are technically viable in the automotive industry. By expanding processing and sorting conditions, the project increased the "Car2Car rate"—the percentage of materials…
Your Car Already Has The Hardware To Stop You Speeding. It Just Isn’t Allowed To Yet
Modern cars are already equipped with the necessary hardware for geofenced speed limiter systems, including geofencing, GPS, cameras, and connected software. This technology could potentially enforce speed limits without the need for police officers. According to Professor Marco te Brömmelstroet,…
BMW-Backed Student EV Generates Surplus Energy With 1,700 Solar Cells
The Deep Orange 17, a BMW-backed research project developed by 16 graduate students at Clemson University, is an ultra-light EV coupe that utilizes 1,700 solar cells to generate surplus energy after a typical 12-mile urban commute. Weighing just 1,212 pounds,…
High demand after early orders: BMW Plant Munich kicks off BMW i3* series production with aggressive ramp-up plan
BMW Group Plant Munich has launched series production of the all-new BMW i3* as the second model in the Neue Klasse lineup, following a surge in early orders that triggered a steep ramp-up curve at the historic facility. The fully-electric…
Turkish contemporary art takes center stage at Venice Biennale with Borusan Otomotiv as key partner
Borusan Otomotiv, BMW’s official importer in Türkiye and its largest global distributor, is a major partner of the Türkiye Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, running through November 22, 2026. The pavilion, commissioned by…
MINI Makes 2026 Rebelle Rally Debut with New Rugged Model Variant
MINI is set to make its debut in the 2026 Rebelle Rally, a 1,500-mile off-road navigation competition in the western United States, with a new rugged model variant. The rally, which is the nation's premier all-women off-road navigation competition, will…
Goodyear Opens Motor City Garage Retail Concept, Celebrates 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise with Rare Double-Blimp Event
Goodyear has opened its first retail concept store, the Goodyear Motor City Garage, in Detroit, just in time for the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise. The store, located at 3075 East Grand Blvd., will be open to the public during Dream…