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BMW

MINI Drives Success in 2023 with Sales Growth and Accelerated Electric Vehicle Adoption.

Munich . Fully-electric autos now make up 15.3% of whole MINI gross sales for the complete yr 2023. Sales of electrified autos (incl. plug-in hybrids) characterize 20,8% of whole MINI gross sales.In its final full yr of availability, the present MINI technology skilled a surge in gross sales figures in 2023 totaling 295.474 autos, marking a 0,9% improve compared to the earlier yr. This development demonstrates the unwavering attraction and resonance with shoppers globally for the present MINI 3- and 5- Door, the MINI Convertible, the MINI Countryman and the MINI Clubman which had been spiced up with particular and restricted editions for his or her finish of lifecycle. The MINI John Cooper Works 1to6, restricted to 999 models marked the final MINI John Cooper Works with a handbook transmission. It debuted on the 24 hours of the Nürburgring, successful a podium. The MINI Clubman Final Edition with 1969 high-spec autos markes the top of an period for the Clubman.

A pivotal side of MINI’s success story in 2023 was the outstanding improve within the adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles. 45.261 prospects opted to go fully-electric selecting a MINI Cooper SE 3-door or the lately launched restricted manufacturing run MINI Cooper SE Convertible, the primary ever electrical convertible.  MINI witnessed a 3.5% rise within the gross sales of its absolutely electrical fashions, reaffirming MINI’s dedication to sustainable mobility options.

“2023 has been an exceptional year for MINI”, says Stefanie Wurst, Head of MINI. “The accelerated adoption of our fully-electric autos underscores our collective dedication to shaping a greener future. With the approaching arrival our all-new MINI Family, we’re excited to proceed setting new requirements in driving expertise whereas advancing our dedication to a extra sustainable automotive panorama. The enthusiastic reactions following the world premiere of our new and absolutely electrical MINI Family at IAA Mobility, the MINI Cooper and the MINI Countryman are very promising. “

The all-electric MINI Cooper SE and MINI Cooper E, the all-electric MINI Countryman SE ALL4 and the MINI Countryman E are utterly new fashions and are available outfitted with cutting-edge expertise, thrilling digital buyer expertise and considerably enhanced vary.

The yet-to-be-unveiled new MINI Aceman, a fully-electric compact five-seater crossover, can be launched in two specs as effectively.

MINI will launch inner combustion engine variants of its autos over the course of 2024 providing its prospects the selection of various drivetrain applied sciences.

MINI Countryman S ALL4 (gasoline consumption mixed: 7.4 – 6.8 l/100 km in accordance with WLTP; CO2 emissions mixed: 169-155 g/km).

MINI Cooper SE (electrical energy consumption mixed: 14.7 – 14.1 kWh/100 km in accordance with WLTP; CO2 emissions mixed: 0 g/km).

JeepUk

JEEP® AVENGER NAMED ‘URBAN ELECTRIC CAR OF THE YEAR’ AT ELECTRIFYING.COM AWARDS

  • The fully-electric Jeep Avenger has been honored with the title of ‘Urban Electric Car of the Year’ at the 2024 Electrifying.com Awards
  • The Avenger has been commended by expert judges for its efficiency, design, and size
  • This latest accolade adds to the collection of prestigious titles received by the Avenger

 

At the 2024 Electrifying.com Awards, the fully electric Jeep Avenger was named ‘Urban Electric Car of the Year’.

The winning electric vehicles were chosen for their exceptional accomplishments and advancements in the mobility sector.

A panel of experienced electric car journalists selected the Avenger, praising its ideal size for urban settings and its highly efficient electric powertrain.

Ginny Buckley, Founder and CEO of Electrifying.com, stated: “The Jeep Avenger is a breath of fresh air and we love the way Jeep has reinvented itself for the electric age. The styling is unmistakably Jeep, yet it’s the same size as a supermini, making it perfectly at home in an urban environment. It’s a fun package that buyers of all ages will love, and it scores highly on battery efficiency giving potential owners peace of mind when it comes to how far they can travel.”

 

Kris Cholmondeley, Managing Director of Jeep UK, commented: “Jeep is thrilled by the continued industry recognition of the fully-electric Avenger – a testament of the compact SUV’s position at the forefront of the brand’s European market offering. The Avenger represents a significant forward step towards the next generation of fully electrified Jeep SUVs.”

This latest award from Electrifying.com adds to a series of accolades already secured by the Avenger, including European Car of the Year 2023 (ECOTY) and Best Family SUV (WWCOTY).

The Jeep Avenger is a compact SUV in the fast-growing B-SUV segment, the second-largest European segment in terms of volume. Designed and built as a Jeep from day one, the Avenger combines Jeep DNA in a compact SUV with a unique blend of capability, style, functionality, and technology.

With an electric range of up to 249 miles on the combined WLTP cycle*, the electric powertrain combines a new 400-volt electric motor with 156hp and 260Nm of torque with a new 54kWh battery pack.

The launch of the Jeep Avenger in Europe marks the beginning of the next phase of the brand’s electrification journey, with four all-electric models due to launch by 2025. By 2030, all new Jeep vehicles sold in Europe will be all-electric.

The all-new, fully-electric Jeep Avenger is available to order now from £35,700 OTR. For more information or to locate the nearest Jeep retailer, visit www.jeep.co.uk.

 

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Fuel consumption and emission values*

Jeep Avenger Electric

115 kW (156 hp): Power consumption (combined): 15.9 – 15.4 kWh/100 km; Electric range** (combined): 390 – 400 km; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km

*All values according to WLTP. The more realistic WLTP (Worldwide harmonized light vehicles test procedure) has replaced the test procedure with reference to the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) and is also used to determine vehicle tax.

Further information on the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO₂ emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the ‘Guide to the fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and electricity consumption of new passenger cars’, which is available free of charge at all points of sale and through www.dat.de.

**Actual range may vary due to numerous factors such as driving style, route, weather, and road conditions, as well as the condition, use and equipment of the vehicle.

Contacts

Alice Cross-Watson, PR Manager, Jeep UK

alice.cross-watson@jeep.com

07395 375272

VauxhallUk

VAUXHALL REVEALS NEW GENERATION VAN RANGE

  • Vauxhall has updated its Combo, Vivaro, and Movano van models, including fully-electric versions
  • The LCV models feature a new Vauxhall Vizor brand fascia, giving them a refreshed look
  • The cockpits have been redesigned with up to 10-inch color touchscreens
  • Class-leading driving range offered by the new electric drivetrains
  • Movano will soon be available with a hydrogen powertrain
  • New Combo and Vivaro models will be manufactured at Vauxhall’s Luton and Ellesmere Port plants
  • Vauxhall is the top electric van brand in the UK

Vauxhall has announced updates to its latest generation of light commercial vehicles (LCVs), which includes the compact Combo, mid-size Vivaro, and large Movano vans. These refreshed models showcase a new exterior style and redesigned cockpit. The battery-electric variants will continue to provide an impressive driving range, positioning them as leaders in their class. Additionally, Vauxhall plans to offer a hydrogen fuel cell version of the Movano in the near future.

The Vauxhall LCV models will adopt a new front-end design called the “Vizor,” inspired by the latest passenger models. The Vizor combines the Griffin brand emblem with the front lighting systems, creating a cohesive look across the vehicle’s face.

Inside the vans, drivers will enjoy a refreshed cockpit with an upgraded infotainment system. The system includes a new 10-inch touchscreen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™.

These updates will be available for both diesel and electric models across the Vauxhall LCV range.

The battery-electric versions of the Combo, Vivaro, and Movano will retain the usability and practicality of their combustion engine counterparts. Thanks to advanced battery technology and drivetrain enhancements, all three models will continue to offer exceptional, locally emissions-free driving range.

The new Vauxhall light commercial vehicles will maintain the strengths of their predecessors. They will come equipped with a wide range of advanced driver assistance systems to enhance comfort and safety during journeys and maneuvers. The models will be available in various lengths, heights, and body types to cater to different professional needs. Vauxhall will provide more details about each vehicle line in the coming weeks.

Vauxhall is the sole manufacturer producing vans in the UK, along with its sister Stellantis brands. The vans are proudly manufactured at Vauxhall’s Luton and Ellesmere Port plants. Ellesmere Port was recently upgraded to become the UK’s first electric-only vehicle plant, producing the Vauxhall Combo Electric.

Vauxhall stands out as one of the few brands offering fully electric variants across its entire LCV lineup. The company has been the best-selling electric van manufacturer in the UK for the past two years and continues to lead in sales for 2023.

Press Contacts

Michael Lear
Performance Communications
michael@performancecomms.com
07813 479357

Matthew Bendall
Head of PR, Vauxhall
matthew.bendall@vauxhall.co.uk
07920 163 854

BMW

On observe for stable progress in 2023: Dynamic BEV progress and international gross sales improve Q3

Munich. The BMW Group offered 93,931 fully-electric BMW and MINI automobiles within the third quarter – a rise of +79.6% in comparison with the identical interval of final 12 months. The BMW model as soon as once more doubled its third-quarter deliveries of fully-electric automobiles from the identical interval of final 12 months (+100.3%). The firm was thus in a position to translate buyer curiosity in its fully-electric merchandise into dynamic progress.

 

“The sales success of the third quarter shows that our customers appreciate our wide range of attractive products across all drive technologies. Our fully-electric products, in particular, are benefiting from high demand worldwide – as seen in our BEV sales, which significantly outperformed the total BEV market in the first nine months,” stated Pieter Nota, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG liable for Customer, Brands, Sales. “Overall, we are on track to meet our growth targets for 2023,” Nota continued.

The BMW Group delivered a complete of 621,699 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce automobiles to clients within the third quarter. This represents a year-on-year progress of +5.8%. In the third quarter, the corporate continued to construct on its sturdy aggressive place in key core markets. Between January and September, BMW Group gross sales climbed to 1,836,563 items (+5.1%).

As beforehand introduced in August, the corporate expects to see stable progress in deliveries for the total 12 months 2023 (beforehand, slight progress). Growth drivers embrace fashions from the higher value section, in addition to fully-electric automobiles – with BEVs projected to account for 15% of complete car gross sales in 2023.

 

BMW model stays primary in international premium section

 

In the third quarter, the BMW model delivered 549,941 automobiles to clients worldwide – a rise of +6.2% in comparison with the identical interval of the earlier 12 months. Thanks to its engaging line-up, the model is benefiting from excessive demand and stays primary within the international premium section.

The BMW model is reporting notably sturdy demand for its fully-electric automobiles; within the third quarter, BEV deliveries as soon as once more doubled from the identical interval of final 12 months (+100.3%) to 83,211 items. Between January and September, 217,138 fully-electric BMW automobiles have been delivered to clients.

The BMW 4 Series fashions and, specifically, the fully-electric BMW i4*, are proving particularly common, whereas the BMW iX1* and X1 are additionally extremely sought-after. Models from the higher value section, just like the 7 Series, the up to date BMW X7, and the BMW X5 and BMW X6 fashions, are additionally driving gross sales progress.

In addition, the corporate is receiving very optimistic buyer suggestions on the brand new BMW 5 Series vary and, particularly, the fully-electric BMW i5*. “With the launch of the new BMW i5, we will have another attractive fully-electric vehicle in the market that will further accelerate the ramp-up of electromobility. New orders already reflect our customers’ high level of enthusiasm for this new model,” defined Nota. With the launch of the BMW i5, the BMW Group could have a fully-electric possibility in all its core segments.

BMW M success story continues in third quarter

 

With 48,978 items offered worldwide within the third quarter – a year-on-year improve of +13.2% – BMW M as soon as once more demonstrated its energy within the worthwhile high-performance and efficiency segments. Sales have been additionally boosted by the introduction of the brand new BMW XM*, simply six months in the past. Following the beginning of manufacturing in July, the BMW i7 M70* and i5 M60* fashions are the most recent members of the M household, combining fully-electrified M Power with the best stage of magnificence, luxurious and luxury. M GmbH due to this fact feels assured concerning the last quarter of 2023 and is on observe for an additional file 12 months.

 

MINI releases new fashions on the highway to all-electric mannequin line-up

 

The MINI model delivered 70,384 (+2.6%) automobiles to clients worldwide within the third quarter. The newest MINI restricted editions – the MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition and the MINI Clubman Final Edition – each with unique design and tools options, contribute to the sturdy reputation of MINI model automobiles. Between July and September, MINI offered 10,720 fully-electric MINI Cooper SE* and MINI Cooper SE Convertibles (-0.4%). With the lately launched new electrical MINI Cooper and the upcoming launch of the electrical MINI Countryman in 2024, the MINI model continues to forge forward on its highway to an all-electric mannequin line-up.

Rolls-Royce prepares for preliminary buyer deliveries of Spectre

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars offered 1,374 automobiles within the third quarter (-9,0%). This was according to expectations, on condition that manufacturing of Dawn and Wraith was discontinued within the second quarter and the model’s manufacturing services in Goodwood are gearing up for preliminary buyer deliveries of the Rolls-Royce Spectre within the coming weeks. Interest within the fully-electric tremendous coupé stays exceptionally excessive and order books are already full till 2025. Rolls-Royce continues to ship Coachbuild and Bespoke creations and demand for Phantom, Ghost, Cullinan and Black Badge fashions stays sturdy. With a sturdy order ebook and 4,555 automobiles (-3.1%) offered because the begin of the 12 months, the corporate is approaching the year-end with confidence.

BMW Motorrad: Third-quarter gross sales affirm continued excessive buyer demand

BMW Motorrad delivered a complete of 52,037 (+0.5%) bikes and scooters to clients between July and September of its 2023 centenary 12 months. Building on the earlier all-time gross sales excessive it posted for the primary half-year, sturdy buyer demand for BMW Group bikes and scooters continued within the third quarter. The extremely engaging product vary, with the profitable market launch of revolutionary new fashions, just like the fascinating Power Roadster M 1000 R, lays the muse of BMW Motorrad’s success. With the upcoming market launch of the brand new R 1300 GS, BMW Motorrad could have its most vital product spotlight of the 12 months in showrooms by the tip of the fourth quarter. As the world’s most profitable premium motorbike, the redesigned Boxer GS will give BMW Motorrad gross sales a significant increase.

BMW & MINI gross sales within the areas/markets

 

In China, the BMW Group offered 210,331 BMW and MINI automobiles within the third quarter (-1.8%).

In the US, 91,849 BMW and MINI automobiles have been delivered to clients between July and September of this 12 months. This represents a rise of +7.8%.

In Europe, gross sales of BMW and MINI automobiles totalled 221,496 items for the third quarter (+12.9%).

In Germany, 70,901 BMW and MINI automobiles have been registered throughout this era.

BMW Group gross sales in Q3/YTD September 2023 at a look

 

 

third Quarter 2023

Compared with earlier 12 months %

YTD

September 2023

Compared with earlier 12 months %

BMW Group Automotive

621,699

+5.8%

1,836,563

+5.1%

BMW

549,941

+6.2%

1,621,267

+5.7%

– BMW M GmbH

48,978

+13,2%

143.665

+15.4%

MINI

70,384

+2.6%

210,741

+0.7%

BMW Group electrified1

139,943

+41.6%

385,411

+36.1%

BMW Group BEV

93,931

+79.6%

246,867

+92.6%

Rolls-Royce

1,374

-9.0%

4,555

-3.1%

BMW Motorrad

52,037

+0,5%

164,908

+3,5%

1BEVs and PHEVs

BMW & MINI gross sales within the areas/markets

 

third Quarter 2023

Compared with earlier 12 months %

YTD

September 2023

Compared with earlier 12 months %

Europe

221,496

+12.9%

670,119

+6.4%

Germany2

70,901

+17.9%

205,775 

+11.4%

Asia

271,561

-0.8%

783,189

+2.0%

China

210,331

-1.8%

602,911

+1.7%

Americas

113,407

+8.9%

338,093

+9.8%

USA

91,849

+7.8%

277,132

+10.9%

2Provisional registration figures

The supply figures reported on this press launch are provisional and will change up till the quarterly assertion to 03 November 2023 is printed. Notes on how supply figures are ready might be discovered within the BMW Group Report 2022 on p. 67.

 

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BMW

Stage is set for an electrifying weekend at the BMW PGA Championship.

+++ Exciting leaderboard ahead of the “Moving Day” +++ Fully-electric BMW i5 Hole-in-One Award still up for grabs +++ Live concerts in the evenings +++ “Dress rehearsal” for Ryder Cup Team Europe +++

Munich/Wentworth. The second round of the BMW PGA Championship was completed on Saturday morning at the Wentworth Club. The tournament, which is the flagship event of the DP World Tour’s Rolex Series, has drawn a crowd of around 55,000 spectators so far, and promises a thrilling weekend of golf.

Leading the pack are two Swedish players, Ludvig Åberg and Sebastian Söderberg, both at -10. Åberg and Söderberg impressed with rounds of 66 and 64 strokes respectively. The only player with a better score on Friday was defending champion Billy Horschel, who is back in contention after a quiet 75 in the opening round.

This year’s BMW PGA Championship is significant because it features twelve players from the European Ryder Cup Team, who will be facing the defending champions USA in Rome in two weeks. All twelve players are using the tournament as a final warm-up before the prestigious team competition. Alongside Åberg, Sepp Straka from Austria, chosen as a wild card by captain Luke Donald, has also shown excellent form, currently at -8 and tied for 7th place.

English golfer Tommy Fleetwood is also well positioned in front of the home crowd, at -9 and tied for 3rd place. Other contenders to watch include Tyrrell Hatton and Matt Fitzpatrick from England, Jon Rahm from Spain, Viktor Hovland from Norway, and defending champion Shane Lowry from Ireland. They all have a shot at claiming the title on the West Course, which has seen exciting comebacks in the past.

Every player still has a chance to win a BMW vehicle at the 14th hole, with the first hole-in-one receiving the BMW i5, the first fully-electric BMW 5 Series in history. In line with the tournament’s commitment to environmental sustainability, BMW is also providing a fleet of 60 fully-electric Courtesy Cars for this year’s event, aligning with the “Green Drive” initiative of the DP World Tour. “Green Drive” aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net zero carbon by 2040 at all tournaments worldwide.

Another highlight of the BMW PGA Championship is the Championship Village at the “Festival of Golf,” featuring live concerts. Since 2015, the tournament has included live performances, and this year is no exception. “DJ Locksmith” from Rudimental wowed the audience on Wednesday during the Celebrity Pro-Am, and on Saturday, “Jax Jones” will perform a genre-defining DJ set. The BMW PGA Championship will conclude on Sunday with a rocking performance by “The Wombats” from Liverpool, known for their hits “Moving to New York” and “Let’s Dance to Joy Division.”

Featured

Lamborghini Lanzador Concept: An Electric 2+2 GT

Lamborghini has revealed the Lamborghini Lanzador Concept, giving us a glimpse of what its first fully-electric model could look like. Unveiled at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, the Lanzador is a two-door, high-riding four-seater that combines elements from Lamborghini’s current production cars. It aims to offer a sporty driving experience while capitalizing on the added ride height of the Urus SUV. The Lanzador will fill the gap between Lamborghini’s supercars and SUVs, positioning itself as the carmaker’s fourth product line.

Lamborghini Lanzador Concept

In addition to being Lamborghini’s first fully electric model, the Lanzador Concept showcases features that are expected to be seen in future production models. One of these features is the Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata (LDVI), a driving dynamic control system that analyzes the owner’s driving style and adjusts various car parameters accordingly. The Lanzador also features the ALA (Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva) system for precise aerodynamic adjustments, allowing it to switch between high and low downforce modes. This electric GT draws inspiration from Lamborghini’s current lineup, with elements reminiscent of the Urus SUV and styling cues from the brand’s supercars.

Lamborghini Lanzador Concept

The Lanzador Concept is powered by two electric motors that deliver power to all four wheels. Specific details about horsepower and range have not been released yet, but the Lanzador benefits from technology found in the Urus, such as air suspension and rear axle steering. The concept draws inspiration from Lamborghini’s current lineup, borrowing design elements from the Urus and incorporating styling features from the brand’s supercars. The interior of the Lanzador features a spacious center console, minimalistic controls, and sustainable materials like recycled fibers, wool, and olive oil-tanned leather.

Lamborghini Lanzador Concept

Lamborghini aims to have its entire model lineup fully electrified by 2024. The Lanzador Concept is part of this strategy, and a production version is scheduled to go into production by 2028. While Lamborghini has not committed to a fully electric lineup, the addition of an electric GT will bring further diversity to the brand’s portfolio.

Featured

Lamborghini Lanzador Concept Debuts As An Electric 2+2 GT

Lamborghini previously announced that it planned for its first fully-electric model to go into production before 2030. Today the carmaker unveiled what its first EV could look like with the Lamborghini Lanzador Concept, presented at this year’s The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.

The Lanzador envisions a high-riding two-door four-seater with styling elements borrowed from multiple of its current production cars. As its form factor suggests, the Lanzador aims to capitalize on the added ride height of an Urus while maintaining a sportier driving experience. As such, it will position itself as a fourth product line for the carmaker, aiming to fill the GT-sized gap left between its supercars and SUV.

Lamborghini Lanzador Concept

Aside from previewing the first fully electric Lamborghini, the Lanzador aims to showcase features expected to reach production models in the coming years, starting with Lamborghini Dinamica Veicolo Integrata (LDVI), a driving dynamic control system. Its goal is to analyze its owner’s driving style and adapt various car parameters accordingly. It draws information from a new group of sensors placed throughout the car. 

These sensors will also support its new ALA (Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva) system for more precise aerodynamic adjustments. Given that it’s electric, the Lanzador can cycle between high and low downforce modes, maximizing performance or range given the driving scenario. In the Lanzador, these aero elements include an active splitter, shutters in its front grille, and louvers in its wheel arches. 

Lamborghini Lanzador Concept

Power comes from two electric motors, reaching all four wheels. Lamborghini has yet to publish how many horses it’ll develop or what range to expect from a production version. However, the carmaker’s electric GT does benefit from components found in the Urus, like its air suspension and rear axle steering. Given its stature, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Lanzador also inherited off-road modes like the Urus on the count of its adjustable suspension.

The Lanzador also draws inspiration from the carmaker’s current lineup from a visual perspective. Its front end, for example, is reminiscent of the Urus’ as is its roofline, while its slim lighting elements look closer to those found in Lamborghini’s supercar lineup. While the Lanzador seats four, it only features two doors, albeit very long, allowing it to retain a sportier aesthetic than a traditional GT.

Lamborghini Lanzador Concept

Inside, a sizable center console divides the driver and passenger, housing the few remaining mechanical buttons and switches. Two screens sit in front of the occupants, one serving as an instrument cluster and the other showing vehicle information and new entertainment features. The interior overall is very minimalistic, especially for a Lamborghini. Its steering wheel is thin and virtually button-free, while its slim seats offer minimal padding. 

Since the Lanzador is an EV, Lamborghini also wants to implement more sustainable materials for its interior cabin featuring wool, recycled materials and 3D-printed recycled fibers. Its leather is tanned using a byproduct of the olive oil industry, a process that requires less water than traditional tanning but yields just as high-quality leather. 

Lamborghini aims to fully electrify its model lineup by 2024. We’ve already seen this with the hybrid Revuelto, which will be followed shortly by the Huracan replacement and an updated Urus. The production GT the Lanzador envisions is already scheduled to enter production this decade, with an expected launch date of 2028. While Lamborghini has never said it will go fully electric, adding an EV to its lineup will further diversify its portfolio.

BMW

“Eight times five is 50”: Plant Dingolfing celebrates start of BMW i5 production during anniversary year

Dingolfing. The new BMW 5 Series, including the all-new fully-electric BMW i5, celebrated the official start of production today at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, in the presence of Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder. The site in Lower Bavaria, which is celebrating 50 years of BMW automotive production in 2023, has now ramped up its third fully-electric model in two years, following the BMW iX and BMW i7. Pure battery-electric vehicles’ share of total production at the BMW Group’s largest European manufacturing location is projected to increase to over 40 percent next year.

Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production, explained in Dingolfing today: “The BMW i5 and our plant in Dingolfing are perfect examples of how the BMW Group is transforming itself for e-mobility and developing our plants on the road to the BMW iFACTORY. E-mobility is the new normal at our plants worldwide. Between 2021 and 2024, we will have integrated a total of 15 fully-electric vehicles into our production network.”

To achieve this, the BMW Group is relying on flexible architectures and offering most of its models to customers around the world with different drive train variants. The BMW 5 Series – like the BMW 7 Series and BMW X1 before it – will be available with a fully-electric drive train or internal combustion engine, or as a plug-in hybrid. This requires a high degree of flexibility, but allows the company to utilise its plants’ capacity efficiently and adjust its offering to customer demand. Nedeljković: “We are following the market. Customer requirements determine what the actual drive train mix looks like.” This has been made possible by extensive investments in the production network. The BMW Group has invested more than one billion euros in integrating the BMW iX, BMW 7 Series and BMW 5 Series at the Dingolfing vehicle plant.

As Dingolfing’s core model, BMW 5 Series injects new impetus

Over the next few years, Plant Director Christoph Schröder expects the launch of the new BMW 5 Series to boost the plant’s production numbers: “The BMW 5 Series has traditionally been Dingolfing’s core model and will provide valuable impetus for volumes again this time.” In 2022, more than 280,000 vehicles came off the assembly line at Plant Dingolfing. Over the coming year, with the start of production for the BMW 5 Series Touring and the eighth-generation BMW M5 models, Schröder expects that number to climb to well over 300,000 vehicles. Stefan Danner, Deputy Chairman of the Dingolfing Works Council, adds: “Along with the successful transition to e-mobility, the BMW 5 Series is central to long-term capacity utilisation at our plant, as well as securing jobs.”

50 years of BMW cars from Dingolfing

Of the roughly 12 million BMW vehicles built at the location to date, a total of eight million, i.e. two thirds, are BMW 5 Series models. This is closely tied to the history of Plant Dingolfing. Exactly 50 years ago, back in September 1973, the very first BMW car rolled off the production line at the new vehicle plant – a first-generation tangerine-coloured BMW 520i. Since then, the plant in Lower Bavaria has become one of the most prominent locations in the automotive industry – and an engine for economic development in the region. The annual wage bill for the more than 18,000 BMW employees in Dingolfing is over one billion euros, and the plant contracts with around 1,000 suppliers from Lower Bavaria. In addition to investing in the Dingolfing vehicle plant, the BMW Group has also channelled more than one billion euros into production of electric powertrain components at the location since 2015.


The vision of the BMW iFACTORY

As with the decision to build Plant Dingolfing during the oil crisis of the early 1970s, the entrepreneurial vision of the BMW Group is still very much in evidence at the site today. Thanks to extensive investment, Plant Dingolfing is extremely well equipped for the future – and the transition to the BMW iFACTORY is tangible. The best example of this development in the areas of “lean” and “digital” is winning the renowned Automotive Lean Production Award in 2022. The Technology Assembly was recognised for the rollout of intelligent camera systems for quality monitoring (AIQX), for example, as well as smart logistics solutions and the IT platform IPS-i for identification and localisation of objects. Last year, the plant also piloted Automated Driving In-Plant (AFW), deploying the new BMW 7 Series along routes between the assembly hall and the finish area. This is being rolled out on a larger scale with the launch of the new BMW 5 Series.

In the field of sustainability – the “green” aspect of the BMW iFACTORY – the site has stepped up its activities in different areas in recent years: from promoting biodiversity on plant grounds, to preventing and recycling waste so only around 600 grams of waste for disposal remain per vehicle produced, up to and including decarbonisation measures. In addition to sourcing green power, the location has also signed a far-reaching contract for the supply of locally-produced heat from regional biomass for heating purposes. This will meet around half the plant’s process hot water requirements from the middle of the decade onwards, reducing its CO2 emissions by 10-15% as a result.

Important decisions for the future

Nedeljković sees the recent investments in the transformation of Dingolfing and the other Bavarian plants as a firm commitment on the part of the BMW Group to Bavaria as a manufacturing location: “Nine out of ten BMW vehicles produced are sold to customers outside of Germany these days. Despite this, we still have more than half our employees here, especially in Bavaria – and, for all the internationalisation needed to achieve globally balanced growth, Bavaria remains an important pillar of the BMW Group and its production network.”

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BMW Group Plant Regensburg achieves production milestone: 1,000,000th BMW X1 manufactured on site

+++ Landmark vehicle is fully-electric BMW iX1 in Alpine White +++ Plant Director Carsten Regent: “BMW Group in Regensburg builds highly attractive electric vehicles for the premium compact class – BMW iX1 is very popular with customers around the world”

Regensburg. The BMW Group’s Regensburg location celebrated a significant production milestone as the one-millionth BMW X1 rolled off the assembly line. The milestone vehicle is a BMW iX1 electric vehicle (EV) in Alpine White. The BMW X1 is BMW’s smallest Sports Activity Vehicle and the first fully-electric model produced at the Regensburg location in November 2022.

“The BMW iX1 is proof that we can build highly attractive electric vehicles for the premium compact class at our plant in Regensburg. This is a very popular car with customers around the world,” says Plant Director Carsten Regent. “We have the flexibility to produce different types of drivetrain for the BMW X1 on a single production line – models with a combustion engine, plug-in hybrid systems, as well as a pure electric drivetrain, to meet different market requirements worldwide.”

The pure electric BMW iX1 xDrive30* from Regensburg topped this year’s readers’ choice for “Best Cars 2023” by the trade journal auto, motor und sport, securing best-in-class in the compact SUV segment. From the end of this year, the Regensburg plant will also produce the fully-electric BMW iX2 for the high-volume compact class.

The BMW Group will invest over 350 million euros in vehicle production in Regensburg by the end of the year, creating permanent jobs for around 500 new employees. The plant is currently operating at full capacity and plans to add an additional night shift and transition to three-shift operation in November. Up to 1,000 units of the BMW 1 Series, BMW X1, and BMW X2 models are produced daily at Plant Regensburg.

BMW Group Plant Regensburg recently became the first plant worldwide in the automotive industry to use an end-to-end digitalized and automated process for inspecting, processing, and marking painted vehicle surfaces, utilizing AI-controlled robots. The entire plant was digitally measured in 3D as part of a pilot project in 2022, enabling efficient planning of future plant structures and production facilities.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Saskia Graser

BMW Group Corporate and Governmental Affairs
Acting head of Communications Regensburg and Wackersdorf
Cell phone: +49 151 6040 3232
Email: Saskia.Graser@bmw.de
Media website: www.press.bmwgroup.com
Email: presse@bmw.de

BMW Group Plants Regensburg and Wackersdorf
The BMW Group vehicle plant in Regensburg has been in operation since 1986 and is one of more than 30 BMW Group production locations worldwide. The plant manufactures up to 1,000 vehicles daily, including different drivetrain options, and is supported by the nearby electric component production facility. The BMW Group cockpit production and parts supply for overseas plants are based at BMW Innovation Park Wackersdorf, which also houses other companies. The two locations employ approximately 9,000 employees, including over 300 apprentices.

www.bmwgroup-werke.com/regensburg/de.html

BMW iX1 xDrive30:
Power consumption combined (WLTP): 18.1-16.8 kWh/100 km;
CO2 emissions: 0 g/km; NEDC data: –

BMW X1 xDrive30e:
Fuel consumption combined: 1.0-0.7-litre/100 km; power consumption combined: 16.9 kWh-14.7 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 23-16 g/km (WLTP); NEDC data: –

BMW X1 xDrive23i:
Fuel consumption combined: 7.2-6.5 litre/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 163-146 g/km (WLTP); NEDC data: –

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BMW Munich and FC Bayern München Basketball announce a long-term partnership for sustainable mobility.

BMW Munich and FC Bayern München Basketball GmbH have joined forces in a mobility partnership, which was officially launched on July 1, 2023. The collaboration aims to provide sustainable transportation solutions for the five-time German champions. At a joint press conference held at the BMW retail outlet in Munich, the partners emphasized their commitment to promoting electric mobility and supporting social initiatives in the local community.

During the event, Bernd Döpke, Head of BMW Munich, handed over the keys to two fully-electric BMW iX cars. One car was given to Marko Pešić, the general manager of FC Bayern München Basketball GmbH, and the other to guard Andreas Obst on behalf of the team. The initiative will enable the basketball players and coaching staff to travel emission-free in the Munich area.

Speaking at the press conference, Döpke highlighted the significant contribution of FC Bayern to the development of basketball in Munich, both nationally and internationally. He also emphasized the shared values of success, dynamism, and the joy of sports that are embodied by both BMW Munich and FC Bayern München Basketball.

Starting from the upcoming season, BMW Park, the home stadium of FC Bayern München Basketball, will become the new venue for home matches. The renaming ceremony took place with Pešić symbolically presenting the keys to Rudi-Sedlmayer Hall, which was constructed in 1972.

Expressing his excitement about the partnership, Pešić expressed his gratitude for BMW’s support and emphasized the advantages of being located in close proximity to the automotive giant. He also emphasized the common goals shared by the two prestigious brands. The partnership aims to solidify FC Bayern München Basketball’s position among the top teams in Europe and attract more fans to the sport. Additionally, the collaboration will extend beyond sports, as both partners are committed to launching and supporting social projects in Munich.

The first matches to be held at BMW Park are scheduled for September 16th and 17th, 2023, as part of a warm-up tournament. The inaugural home match in the BBL league will take place on September 29th, 2023, against the Mitteldeutscher Basketball Club. The joint social initiatives will also commence in the new season, with further details to be announced at a later date.