BMW Lost A Quarter Of Its China Sales In Q3, And MINI Is The Only Group Brand Still Up For The Year
Fully electric models made up 20 percent of BMW Group deliveries in Q3 2026, and 34.7 percent of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce sales in Europe.
Fully electric models made up 20 percent of BMW Group deliveries in Q3 2026, and 34.7 percent of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce sales in Europe.
Strong demand for Neue Klasse EVs is prompting BMW to phase out some current-generation electric models early as production of its next-gen lineup ramps up.
The BMW Group now sees a 2026 Automotive EBIT margin of -0.5% to +0.5%, down from 1-3%, on Q4 charges for Gen5 exits and restructuring.
The 3 Series is back in Dingolfing with gasoline engines, a plug-in hybrid on the horizon, and no diesel in sight.
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Strong EV sales in Australia are helping BMW meet emissions targets, giving the automaker more room to keep selling six-cylinder and V8-powered models.
BMW will expand its driver assistance technology beyond highways in 2027, adding support for turns, lane changes, and roundabouts in urban traffic.
The German driver had a contractual promise of an F1 seat at BMW Sauber, but doubts about his speed ultimately pushed him toward Red Bull.
BMW began production at Dingolfing in September 1973, with the first-generation 5 Series (E12).
A 1992 BMW 325i Convertible is among four cars headed to eBay’s SEMA auction, with proceeds benefiting Susan G. Komen.
When the camouflage comes off next year, the BMW iX1 will be all-new and unrelated to the gas-powered X1, despite looking almost identical inside and out.
BMW's dedicated odor specialists in China test everything from interior materials to complete vehicles.