- BMW and Toyota jointly developing next generation of fuel cell technology
- BMW to launch first-ever series production fuel cell vehicle in 2028
- Both companies are promoting hydrogen infrastructure development
Lisa Aigner
BMW Group
Munich. BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028, thereby offering customers an additional all-electric powertrain option with zero local emissions in a BMW. The BMW Group and the Toyota Motor Corporation are pooling their innovative strength and their technological capabilities to bring a new generation of fuel cell powertrain technology to the roads. Both companies share the aspiration of advancing the hydrogen economy and have extended their collaboration to push this locally zero-emission technology to the next level.
The BMW Group’s leading development expertise in electric drive technologies is once again demonstrated by its relentless efforts to advance hydrogen fuel cell technology and its embracing of a 'technology-openness' approach in order to provide customers with a range of mobility solutions for the future.
“This is a milestone in automotive history: the first-ever series production fuel cell vehicle to be offered by a global premium manufacturer. Powered by hydrogen and driven by the spirit of our cooperation, it will underscore how technological progress is shaping future mobility,” said Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG. “And it will herald an era of significant demand for fuel cell electric vehicles.”
Koji Sato, President and Member of the Board of Management (Representative Director) Toyota Motor Corporation, said, “We are pleased that the collaboration between BMW and Toyota has entered a new stage. In our long history of partnership, we have confirmed that BMW and Toyota share the same passion for cars and belief in ‘technology openness’ and a ‘multi-pathway’ approach to carbon neutrality. Based on these shared values, we will deepen our collaboration in efforts such as the joint development of next-generation fuel cell systems and the expansion of infrastructure, aiming for the realization of a hydrogen society. We will accelerate our efforts together with BMW and partners across various industries to realize a future where hydrogen energy supports society."
Sofia Elena Rizzi
BMW Group
Munich/Bolzano. Longing for summer makes us look south. More than ever, the new BMW 4 Series Convertible and the new BMW Z4 invite you to discover the ideal place in the sun. Just like the new BMW 4 Series Coupé, the open-top four-seater comes with fresh design accents and numerous refined details. The Roadster, with its new drive concept, encourages drivers to tackle winding mountain passes on their way to southern climes. A tour of three countries - from the foothills of the Bavarian Alps through the Austrian state of Tyrol to the edge of the Dolomites in northern Italy - gives a perfect impression of how driving pleasure can be experienced in BMW M automobiles with in-line six-cylinder engines with different characters.
From September 4 to 7, Frieze Seoul will open its doors at COEX in Gangnam for the third edition of the internationally renowned art fair in Asia. As one of Frieze’s long-term global partners since 2004, BMW will be celebrating two special premieres at this year's fair.
Christiane Pyka
BMW Group
Munich/Seoul. From September 4 to 7, Frieze Seoul will open its doors at COEX in Gangnam for the third edition of the internationally renowned art fair in Asia. As one of Frieze’s long-term global partners since 2004, BMW will be celebrating two special premieres at this year's fair: The BMW Art Car #20 by Julie Mehretu makes its Asian debut after being unveiled in Paris in May. Inspired by the BMW Art Car Collection and curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist, BMW also presents the world premiere of a limited BMW i7 miniature edition created by artists Heemin Chung and Alvaro Barrington. A major highlight of this year's programme is the second edition of Frieze Music Seoul on September 5, presented in collaboration with BMW and featuring a live performance by Korean singer-songwriter SAAY. BMW will be providing the VIP car service for the third consecutive year, from the inception of Frieze Seoul.
On the occasion of Frieze Seoul, the 20th BMW Art Car by American artist Julie Mehretu will be on display for the first time outside Europe at this year's fair. Fresh from its world premiere at the Centre Pompidou and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it is the latest addition to the legendary BMW Art Car Collection, continuing an almost 50-year tradition. Since 1975, artists such as Alexander Calder, Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Jenny Holzer, Jeff Koons, Cao Fei, and John Baldessari have turned BMW race and series cars into works of art.
Munich. Over a two-year period culminating in 2025, BMW Group Classic will have certified more than 20 Swiss BMW, BMW Motorrad and MINI retailers as BMW Group Classic partners.
The main criteria for successful certification as a BMW Group Classic partner are possessing the necessary expertise in historic BMW, BMW Motorrad and Mini vehicles and holding a suitable range of specialist tools for maintaining vintage vehicles and recent classics produced by BMW and Mini (from R50). Ensuring employees have the right level of training is a basic prerequisite for meeting customer requirements. Relevant training measures will be offered.
Customers looking for a BMW Group Classic partner to maintain, repair, restore or look after their historic vehicles can take advantage of the range of services traditionally available in Munich, but now also provided by specialists locally.
The support provided by BMW Group Classic headquarters in Munich for the local partners spans its full range of services, from assistance with technical issues, via help with procurement of replacement parts and remanufacturing of specialist tools, to provision of specific data/information from the BMW Group Archive and elsewhere.
The process of certifying BMW Group authorised retailers and workshops as BMW Group Classic partners began in 2019, and the number of international partners now stands at 148.
Bringing the history of the BMW Group to life and helping to shape the future are established pillars of BMW Group Classic strategy.
To celebrate the certification of the new BMW Group Classic partners, a large-scale event – featuring a host of iconic vehicles from BMW history and some of the company’s latest new products – will take place at the BMW Group Brand Experience Center in Dielsdorf on 10 August 2024. This day-long event, with its richly varied programme, will give visitors the chance to meet BMW Group Classic and its local partners and explore what they have to offer.
BMW celebrates world premieres and motor sport anniversaries at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024.
Munich / Goodwood. The new BMW M5 (energy consumption weighted, combined: 1.7 – 1.6 l/100 km [166.2 – 176.6 mpg imp] and 25.5 – 25.0 kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle; CO2 emissions weighted, combined: 39 – 37 g/km in the WLTP cycle; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 10.3 – 10.2 l/100 km [27.4 – 27.7 mpg imp] in the WLTP cycle; CO2 classes: weighted, combined B, with discharged battery: G) is ready to race, as it will demonstrate in the legendary hill climb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024. This storied event taking place in the English county of West Sussex is therefore the ideal occasion for the world premiere of the high-performance sedan in its seventh generation. The new BMW M5 will be making its first public appearance as part of a spectacular line-up of vehicles that also includes the BMW M Hybrid V8 prototype endurance racer, the new BMW M4 CS (fuel consumption, combined: 10.2 l/100 km [27.7 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions, combined: 232 g/km in the WLTP cycle, CO2 class: G) and an array of classic machines from the motor sport history of BMW and BMW Motorrad.
With its M HYBRID system, the new BMW M5 is ideally equipped to post an impressive performance over the 1.86-kilometre (1.16-mile) hill climb. For the first time in the 40-year history of the high-performance sedan, an electrified drive system is on hand to provide instantaneous power development and imposing muscularity. The combination of a high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and the latest-generation electric motor generates system output of 535 kW/727 hp and peak torque of 1,000 Nm (737 lb-ft). This fresh approach to delivering the performance profile for which M cars are renowned teams up with bespoke chassis technology and the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system to deliver a performance experience of rare magnetism and allure.
The new BMW M5 will be unveiled at BMW’s trackside stand on Thursday, 11 July 2024 as an early highlight of the four-day event. The new BMW X3 will also celebrate its world premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024. Now in its fourth model generation, the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) impresses not only with its visually striking design and innovative digital technology, but also with significantly enhanced agility and dynamic prowess. This increase in sporting appeal is embodied most prominently by the BMW X3 M50 xDrive (fuel consumption, combined: 8.3 – 7.7 l/100 km [34.0 – 36.7 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions, combined: 189 – 175 g/km in the WLTP cycle; CO2 classes: G – F), which will be presented at the Festival of Speed. The new range-topping variant of the X3 – a model series first launched 20 years ago – is fitted with the most powerful six-cylinder in-line petrol engine ever assigned to an M Performance model. The 3.0-litre unit joins forces with 48V mild hybrid technology to produce maximum output of 293 kW/398 hp.
The Hill beckons: BMW lines up with new machinery, racing legends and famous drivers and riders.
Regensburg. With the introduction of an autonomous transport vehicle at its press plant, BMW Group Plant Regensburg is driving forward with digitalisation and automation of its manufacturing processes: The company is thus taking a further step towards the digital and intelligently connected BMW iFACTORY. The driverless platform truck, with its electric drive train, will handle the internal transport of press tools and steel blanks for the press lines autonomously, with a payload of up to 55 tonnes. Using state-of-the-art sensor technology, the transport system navigates accurately and fully autonomously through the production facilities of the Regensburg press plant at a speed of four kilometres per hour – without a driver. The solution is one of a kind and currently exists nowhere else in the world.
“We see tremendous potential in the rollout of autonomous logistics solutions. The emission-free electric vehicle will allow us to make manufacturing processes at our press plant even more efficient and more flexible, as well as reducing transport journeys and lead times. This will not only boost productivity, but also save energy and improve occupational safety for our employees,” says Tobias Müller, press plant maintenance manager at BMW Group Plant Regensburg.
Munich. BMW has been setting standards in the development and production of special protection vehicles that combine the driving experience typical of the brand with the highest safety standards for more than four decades. Professional drivers need special knowledge and skills in order to be able to exploit the full potential of these armoured vehicles, which are equipped with special safety-relevant functions, in everyday use. These are taught in the BMW Security Vehicle Training courses. With the current portfolio of special protection vehicles and the intensive training courses for their drivers under the guidance of experienced instructors, BMW has created a comprehensive range of tailor-made security products from a single source.
The training programmes are designed for professional drivers who want to improve their skills in handling special-protection vehicles in order to be optimally prepared for extreme situations. As one of Europe's most renowned test and inspection centres for vehicle safety, the training centre in Groß Dölln near Berlin provides the ideal setting. The former military airfield, where the authorities also train their emergency services, was converted into a state-of-the-art driving centre in 2002 and is now the perfect venue for theory lessons and driving exercises for BMW Security Vehicle Training.
Statement and Charts Mertl BMW Group Annual Conference 2024
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good morning!
2023 was another successful year for the BMW Group. We delivered strong results in the current business, while securing our future viability through targeted investments.
Strong demand for our attractive products, better availability of vehicles and an easing of the supply situation led to a positive volume development. After the halfway mark in the year, we accordingly raised our guidance for both deliveries and EBIT margin in the Automotive Segment.
Thanks to our disciplined management of the business, we delivered yet again on all our targets. I’ll now take you through our results.
SLIDE 3: BMW Group with Strong Performance and Solid Sales increase
For the full year, we delivered 2.55 million vehicles worldwide, which is 6.4% over 2022. We achieved significant growth with our all-electric vehicles. Deliveries reached more than 375,000 units, or approximately 15% of total sales.
At 9.8%, the EBIT margin in the Automotive Segment was well within the increased corridor of 9.0 to 10.5%. Excluding depreciation and amortisation for BBA assets from the purchase price allocation of 1.4 billion euros, the EBIT margin was 10.8%.
The Group EBT margin of 11% exceeded our strategic target of 10%.
We also continued to reduce CO2 emissions in our European fleet. With 102.1 grams per kilometer, we were 26.4 grams – in other words 20.5% - below the target set by the European Union.
SLIDE 4: BMW Group full-year 2023
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- BMW M Hybrid V8 and BMW M4 GT3 now available as 676-piece Speed Champions set
- Miniature-scale replicas with authentic design details
- Magic of Le Mans not only for kids
Munich. With a new season in motor sport just around the corner,the collaboration between BMW M Motorsport and toymaker LEGO® has produced a new Speed Champions set that is destined to capture the imagination. The new arrival will fuel excitement among younger motor sport fans from nine years of age, as well as laying on an authentic build-and-play experience for more mature collectors. With 676 pieces in total, this detailed set enables builders to recreate not one but two current competition racing cars from BMW M Motorsport: the BMW M Hybrid V8 and the BMW M4 GT3. These two racers will front BMW M Motorsport’s bid for glory at events including the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 15/16 June 2024.
The new miniature members of the Speed Champions series stand out as carefully constructed replicas of the original cars. Authentic design features include the characteristic BMW M Motorsport paintwork, prominent diffuser elements, visually striking exhaust tailpipes and eye-catching spoilers, as well as an interior crafted with fine attention to detail. Plus, the roofs of the two miniatures can be taken off to allow the racing driver figures supplied as part of the set to be inserted into their respective cockpits. The stage is set for thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing in kids’ bedrooms far and wide.
Detailed replicas for racing fans young and old.
+++ Start of sales for the third fully electric model variant of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan
+++ Additional drive system variants for the fully electric BMW iX2, the BMW X2 and the BMW XM
+++ Highway Assistant now also available for the BMW 7 Series, BMW XM, BMW iX, BMW X5, BMW X6 and BMW X7
+++ Upgraded smartphone integration for vehicles with BMW Operating System 9 and optimised display of charging stations
+++ Extended functionality for My BMW App
+++ New exterior colours for selected models
Munich. Additions to the line-up of drive systems and the range of optional extras are set to further increase the appeal and diversity of the BMW product range from spring 2024. The BMW i5 Sedan and BMW iX2 fully electric models will each be available from March 2024 with an additional drive system variant. The drive system offerings for the BMW X2 and BMW XM have also been expanded. The innovative Highway Assistant will bring increased comfort levels over longer journeys to more of the brand’s model series. And additional exterior paint finishes will be offered for the BMW 5 Series Sedan, BMW X2 and BMW iX2. Customers will also be able to order the business sedan with new variants of the BMW Individual Merino leather trim.
Attractive new features will also be introduced in spring 2024 in the area of digital services. These include easier use of the voice assistant Siri (as part of the integration of the Apple iPhone into cars specified with BMW Operating System 9), and the optimised display of ratings for charging stations for fully electric and plug-in hybrid BMW models. The steady expansion of the range of functions for the My BMW App also continues.
Model-specific retrofit products for the high-performance sports cars BMW M2, BMW M3, and BMW M4. Technology adapted directly from motorsport enhances the dynamic driving experience and individual appearance.
- View photos in the gallery: BMW M2, BMW M3 Touring with M Performance Parts
Munich. The retrofit products from the BMW M Performance Parts program not only enhance numerous current BMW models but also provide an additional touch of motorsport feeling to the high-performance sports cars of the BMW M GmbH. Among the particularly notable examples of technology transferred directly from the racetrack to the road are the centrelock wheels, available for selected high-performance automobiles. Design and functionality make these lightweight forged wheels absolute highlights in the diverse range of BMW M Performance Parts.
With their optimized weight, emotionally charged design, and technology adapted from motorsport connecting to the wheel bearing, the centrelock wheels emphasize the high-performance-oriented character of the vehicles equipped with them. In the case of the special edition BMW 3.0 CSL, presented on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of BMW M GmbH and sold in a limited edition of 50 units, they are part of the specifically tuned racetrack performance chassis technology. Currently, BMW M Performance centrelock wheels are offered in the Original BMW Accessories program for the BMW M2 (combined fuel consumption: 9.9 – 9.6 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 223 – 218 g/km according to WLTP), the BMW M3 Touring Competition with M xDrive (combined fuel consumption: 10.4 – 10.1 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 235 – 229 g/km according to WLTP), as well as for all model variants of the BMW M3 Sedan, BMW M4 Coupe, and BMW M4 Convertible.
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- 50 years of BMW production at Dingolfing location
- BMW Open Work 2023: “LA POTION (EH)” by Sara Sadik premiers during Frieze London. In collaboration with BMW, the artist introduces an immersive video and gaming experience, using the AirConsole technology of the BMW i5 as a playing device.
- Sylvia Neubauer becomes Vice President Customer, Brand, Sales at BMW M GmbH.
- THE NEUE NEW: BMW accompanies the departure into a new era with an emotionally engaging multi-channel campaign.
- BMW Group upgrades FY guidance after strong first half-year
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