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One of the longest-running perceived weaknesses of BMW vehicles, overall, has been reliability. It’s part of the reason “German engineering” has become more of a tongue-in-cheek remark rather than the badge of honor some claim... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com [...]

BMW has been making and selling long-wheelbase vehicles in China for well over a decade. Initially, only sedans were stretched to provide extra rear legroom. Today, however, the lineup also includes regional long-wheelbase versions of... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com [...]

One tidbit about the 7 Series sold in China you might have missed is the “L” in its name. While that makes sense for models with a stretched wheelbase, that’s not the case with the... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com [...]

Last June, Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) halted construction at its new battery cell plant in South Carolina. The $1.6-billion project was meant to support production of electric BMWs at the automaker’s Spartanburg facility. Thankfully,... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com [...]
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One of the longest-running perceived weaknesses of BMW vehicles, overall, has been reliability. It’s part of the reason “German engineering” has become more of a tongue-in-cheek remark rather than the badge of honor some claim... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com [...]

BMW has been making and selling long-wheelbase vehicles in China for well over a decade. Initially, only sedans were stretched to provide extra rear legroom. Today, however, the lineup also includes regional long-wheelbase versions of... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com [...]

One tidbit about the 7 Series sold in China you might have missed is the “L” in its name. While that makes sense for models with a stretched wheelbase, that’s not the case with the... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com [...]

Last June, Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) halted construction at its new battery cell plant in South Carolina. The $1.6-billion project was meant to support production of electric BMWs at the automaker’s Spartanburg facility. Thankfully,... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com [...]

Jerez de la Frontera. The new chapter of BMW Motorrad Motorsport in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is gaining momentum: this week, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completed its first laps of the year with its two new riders, Miguel Oliveira (POR) and Danilo Petrucci (ITA). Two test days were scheduled as part of the 2026 season preparations at the Andalusian circuit in Jerez de la Frontera (ESP). However, adverse weather conditions led to delays and reduced track time. The season preparations will continue next week in Portimão (POR). Petrucci will compete in the 2026 WorldSBK season [...]

Cape Town/Munich. As part of Julie Mehretu’s ongoing BMW Art Car project, the African Film and Media Arts Collective (AFMAC) was launched in April 2025 by the internationally renowned painter in collaboration with Emmy-nominated film producer Mehret Mandefro and the BMW Group. The initiative brings together artists and filmmakers from across Africa and the diaspora to explore new forms of creation and cultural dialogue in workshops led by internationally renowned artists. From January 27–31, 2026, AFMAC will host its final workshop in Cape Town, following successful sessions in Lagos, Tangier, Nairobi, and Dakar. For this closing edition, London-based The Otolith Group—founded [...]

Munich. On World Education Day, 24 January, the BMW Group and UNICEF announce the successful achievements of their global partnership. In just two years, “BRIDGE. Educating young people for tomorrow, today” has reached around 330,000 children and young people at about 2,900 schools in India, Thailand, Brazil, Mexico and South Africa – all countries where BMW operates production facilities. More than 10,000 teachers have received specialised STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) training. Educational initiative reaches beyond the classroom BRIDGE’s educational programmes are country-specific and specially tailored to each region. Today, some 2.7 million children and young people are already [...]

Beijing, January 21, 2026. BMW is progressing toward the world premiere of the BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase, its most advanced intelligent all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) to date. Developed specifically for the Chinese market, the model will celebrate its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show 2026 and is scheduled to enter the market in the second half of the year. As the first long-wheelbase all-electric SAV based on BMW’s Neue Klasse architecture, the BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase represents a major step forward in the brand’s electrification, digitalization, and localization strategy. The vehicle embodies BMW’s guiding principle of “In China, [...]
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