BMW Has Built 7.5 Million Cars That Support Over-The-Air Updates
CEO Oliver Zipse claims BMW has the world's largest fleet of OTA-compatible cars, with over 7.5M vehicles produced.
BMW Needs 36 Million Parts From Suppliers Each Day
BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse says the company's suppliers have to provide a whopping 36 million components each and every single day.
BMW Remains Committed To Direct Sales In Europe From 2026
BMW boss Oliver Zipse reiterated during the Annual General Meeting that the core brand will switch to direct sales in Europe beginning 2026.
BMW Neue Klasse SUV Production Start Confirmed For Late 2025
Speaking during the Annual General Meeting, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse announced production of the new iX3 will commence near the end of 2025.
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BMW Thinks 20% Of 5 Series Sales In Europe Will Be The PHEV
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse estimates that one in five 5 Series buyers in Europe will get the plug-in hybrid, either the 530e or the 550e.
BMW Boss Says New MINI 3-Door Is Sold Out For 4 Months
Speaking during the BMW Group's Annual General Meeting, CEO Oliver Zipse said the Cooper 3-Door (F66) is sold out for the next four months.
BMW Sticks To 2030 Goal Of Having EVs Account For 50% Of Sales
The BMW Group is not backing down from its ambitious goal to have electric vehicles account for half of sales by the end of the decade.
BMW To Launch 14 New Models Or Variants By The End Of 2024
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse reveals plans for a busy schedule until the end of the year, with multiple launches such as the X3 and 1 Series.
BMW Neue Klasse EVs To Have 186-Mile Range After 10-Minute Charge
BMW CEO talks Neue Klasse for the next-generation electric vehicles with far superior charging and range than current EVs.
BMW Boss: Tariffs On Chinese EVs Would Be Like Shooting Yourself In The Foot
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse claims imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles imported to the European Union would do more harm than good.
BMW Boss: Plenty Of Room For More Neue Klasse EVs
BMW chairman Oliver Zipse declares the 2025 crossover and 2026 sedan on the Neue Klasse platform will be followed by additional electric cars.
