BMW: News
Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) is a German automobile manufacturer which produces motorcycles and luxury cars. It was founded in 1916 as an aircraft engine manufacturer. In 1923, the company launched its first Motorcycle, the BMW R 32 and later became an automobile manufacturer in 1928 and unveiled its first BMW small car in 1929. Hopping to 2013, the company released its first all-electric series production model, the BMW i3. With its headquarters based in Munich, the BMW Group has around 31 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries. The four-wheeler models are marketed under BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands, while the motorcycles sell under the BMW Motorrad name.
21 Dec 2024
Elon MuskWho is Saudi doctor arrested in Germany's Christmas market attack
A 50-year-old doctor of Saudi Arabian origin has been arrested after a speeding car rammed into a busy crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday.
19 Dec 2024
AutoBMW unveils all-electric M2 prototype: Check its features
BMW's M division is taking giant steps toward electrification, having just unveiled an all-electic prototype based on the first-generation M2 coupe.
13 Dec 2024
GermanyBMW recalls 22,000 luxury sedans globally: Check affected models, reason
BMW has announced a global recall for a number of models from its 2024 lineup over a steering defect.
30 Nov 2024
BMW MotorradBMW R 12 S roadster debuts as tribute to 1970s
BMW Motorrad has unveiled the R 12 S, a retro-styled roadster that pays tribute to the legendary 1973 BMW R 90 S.
29 Nov 2024
AutoBMW M2 sports car debuts in India at ₹1.03 crore
BMW has launched the second-generation M2 sports car in India, raising the bar in its category.
24 Nov 2024
RobotsFigure's humanoid robot achieves 400% speed boost at BMW plant
Figure AI, a robotics company, and German car manufacturer BMW have announced major upgrades in the capabilities of the Figure 02 humanoid robot.
22 Nov 2024
BMW IndiaBMW to increase car prices in India from January 2025
BMW India has revealed that it will implement a price increase across its entire portfolio in the country, starting from January 1, 2025.
31 Oct 2024
BMW S 1000 RRBMW launches flagship motorcycles with new design and performance improvements
BMW has unveiled its latest motorcycle models for 2025, the S 1000 RR and M 1000 RR.
23 Oct 2024
MINI2025 MINI John Cooper Works line-up debuts with automatic transmission
BMW's subsidiary MINI has unveiled its latest three-door hatchback and convertible models under the 2025 John Cooper Works (JCW) line.
19 Oct 2024
ChinaBMW recalls almost 7 lakh cars over defective coolant pump
BMW is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles in China over a defect in the coolant pump.
16 Oct 2024
New Auto Launches2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe unveiled: Check what's new
BMW has launched the second-generation of its popular 2 Series Gran Coupe for the model year 2025.
15 Oct 2024
ChinaWhy BMW wants Europe to reverse 2035 petrol car ban
BMW's Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Zipse, has urged European authorities to rethink their proposed ban on new fossil fuel cars by 2035.
14 Oct 2024
MINIMINI's first-ever electric John Cooper Works cars go official
BMW-owned luxury brand MINI has unveiled its first-ever electric performance models.
11 Oct 2024
AutoBMW's most stunning convertible concept goes in to limited production
BMW has announced that it will be putting its unique Concept Skytop, an open-top V8 roadster, into limited production.
07 Oct 2024
Audi e-tron GTBMW i7 eDrive50 EV launched at ₹2.03 crore: Check features
BMW has quietly launched a new variant of its best-selling electric vehicle, the i7, in India.
04 Oct 2024
AutoBMW M4 CS debuts at ₹1.89 crore: Check top features
BMW has introduced the M4 CS (Competition Sport) in India, with a starting price of ₹1.89 crore (ex-showroom).
29 Sep 2024
Upcoming CarsBMW to launch its two-door sports car on October 4
BMW is gearing up to launch the new-generation M4 CS, a two-door sports car, in India.
19 Sep 2024
BMW X7BMW X7 Signature Edition SUV debuts at ₹1.33cr: Check features
BMW has introduced the X7 Signature Edition in India with a price tag of ₹1.33 crore (ex-showroom).
17 Sep 2024
Latest CarsBMW launches its most powerful production car at ₹3.15 crore
BMW has introduced its most powerful production car, the XM Label Red, in India.
16 Sep 2024
Ducati DesertXBMW F 900 GS launched in India at ₹13.7 lakh
BMW Motorrad has launched its new adventure motorcycles, the F 900 GS and F 900 GS Adventure, in India.
16 Sep 2024
MumbaiMercedes, BMW allegedly racing on sea link crash into cab
Two luxury cars—a Mercedes and a BMW—were involved in a high-speed accident on the Bandra-Worli sea link in Mumbai on Sunday.
16 Sep 2024
BMW MotorradMeet Retail.Next, BMW's new approach to selling cars in India
BMW has introduced a novel dealership concept called Retail.Next in India.
16 Sep 2024
GwaliorIndore hit-and-run: Speeding BMW driver was rushing to deliver cake
Gajendra Pratap Singh, the main accused in a fatal hit-and-run case in Indore, was reportedly speeding in the wrong direction to deliver a birthday cake.
10 Sep 2024
ChinaAround 1.5 million BMW cars recalled over defective brakes
BMW, the renowned German luxury car manufacturer, has announced a global recall of approximately 1.5 million vehicles due to brake system defects.
05 Sep 2024
ToyotaBMW's first hydrogen car to debut in 2028
BMW has announced plans to introduce its first hydrogen-powered car in 2028.
23 Aug 2024
EuropeBMW surpasses Tesla in European EV sales for first time
BMW has surpassed Tesla in the European battery electric vehicle (BEV) market for the first time, according to data from market research firm JATO Dynamics.
17 Aug 2024
ChinaBMW to recall 1.4M cars in China over faulty airbags
BMW, the German luxury car manufacturer, is set to recall approximately 1.4 million vehicles in China due to defective airbags.
11 Aug 2024
GurugramGurugram: Workshop fire destroys 15 luxury cars worth ₹10 crore
A massive fire broke out at a car workshop in Gurugram's Sector 41 on Saturday, destroying 15 luxury cars worth over ₹10 crore.
08 Aug 2024
FordBMW, Ford, Volkswagen, GM recall 51 million cars: Here's why
BMW, Ford, Volkswagen, and General Motors (GM) are preparing to recall nearly 51 million vehicles in the US due to a significant airbag defect.
07 Aug 2024
OpenAIFigure's new robot can talk and work like a human
Figure, a prominent player in the humanoid robotics industry, has unveiled its latest creation - Figure 02.
29 Jul 2024
MumbaiMumbai: 28-year-old dies after being hit by speeding BMW
A 28-year-old Mumbai man was hit by a speeding BMW on July 20, reports said on Monday.
16 Jul 2024
MumbaiBMW hit-and-run accused Mihir Shah sent to 14-day judicial custody
Mihir Shah, the main accused in the Worli BMW hit-and-run case, was on Tuesday sent to judicial custody by a Mumbai court until July 30.
12 Jul 2024
MaharashtraBMW hit-and-run accused drank beer while driving after whiskey binge
Mihir Shah (23)—the main accused in the BMW hit-and-run case—has admitted to consuming large amounts of alcohol before the incident early Sunday morning.
11 Jul 2024
Eknath ShindeLegal drinking age in India under spotlight after BMW hit-and-run
The main accused in the BMW hit-and-run case Mihir Shah (24) allegedly used a fake ID card showing his age as 27—above the legal drinking age of 25 in Maharashtra—to gain entry to a pub in Juhu, Mumbai, reports said on Thursday.
11 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaBMW recalls nearly 4L cars in US over faulty airbags
BMW has recalled over 390,000 vehicles in the US, due to a potential issue with airbag inflators, that could explode and cause serious injury or death.
11 Jul 2024
Shiv SenaWhy Mumbai pub served BMW hit-and-run accused alcohol, violating rules
Mihir Shah, the 23-year-old primary suspect in the fatal BMW hit-and-run case in Mumbai, was reportedly served alcohol at a local pub before the tragic accident in which one woman was killed.
10 Jul 2024
Brihanmumbai Municipal CorporationBMW hit-and-run accused changed appearance to avoid arrest: Report
Mihir Shah, the main suspect in the hit-and-run case in Mumbai, shaved his beard to conceal his identity, India Today reported, citing sources.
10 Jul 2024
Eknath ShindeMumbai bar where BMW hit-and-run accused spent hours bulldozed
City officials demolished sections of the Vice-Global Tapas Bar in Mumbai's Juhu Wednesday morning, 24 hours after the Excise Department sealed the property.
10 Jul 2024
Eknath ShindeHow friend's phone helped track BMW hit-and-run case accused Mihir
Mihir Shah—the main accused in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case—was arrested on Tuesday, after being on the run for three days.
09 Jul 2024
Eknath ShindeBMW hit-and-run case accused Mihir Shah arrested after 3 days
Mihir Shah—the main accused in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case—was arrested on Tuesday, after being on the run for three days.
09 Jul 2024
Tamil NaduTN: 61-year-old struck by car, flung 20 feet in air
A 61-year-old woman was hit by a speeding sedan in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district on Sunday.
09 Jul 2024
Mumbai PoliceMumbai-hit-and-run: Woman ran over twice to mislead investigation, says police
Revealing new details about Sunday's fatal hit-and-run in Mumbai, police told the court on Monday that the accused, Mihir Shah, allegedly switched seats with his driver after dragging the victim on the car's bonnet for nearly one-and-a-half kilometers.
08 Jul 2024
Eknath ShindeMumbai hit-and-run: Six teams searching for Sena leader's absconding son
Police have deployed six teams to locate the absconding main accused in the Mumbai hit-and-run case Mihir Shah—son of Rajesh Shah, leader of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena.
08 Jul 2024
MaharashtraCCTV shows Sena leader's son leaving pub before BMW crash
Amid the search for Mihir Shah—son of Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah— following a fatal BMW crash in Mumbai Sunday, viral CCTV footage has surfaced showing him leaving a pub in a Mercedes with four friends before the incident.
07 Jul 2024
MumbaiBMW rams into bike-borne couple in Mumbai's Worli, woman dies
A woman lost her life when the bike she was riding on with her husband was hit by a speeding BMW from behind in Mumbai's Worli on Sunday morning.
06 Jul 2024
OpenAIAre robots taking over car factories? BMW says yes
California-based robotics firm, Figure, has released a video demonstrating its humanoid robot, Figure 01, participating in the car assembly process at BMW's facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
05 Jul 2024
BMW MotorradBMW launches R 12 motorcycle range, prices start at ₹20L
BMW Motorrad has introduced its latest roadster models, the R 12 and R 12 nineT, to the Indian market.
01 Jul 2024
Mercedes-BenzUpcoming car launches in July from BMW, Tata, MINI, Hyundai
The Indian automotive industry is preparing for an eventful July with the launch of several new and refreshed models.
26 Jun 2024
BMW M52025 BMW M5 sedan goes official with superior performance
BMW has revealed its latest super sedan, the 2025 M5, marking it as the most powerful and heaviest M5 to date due to its hybrid powertrain.
23 Jun 2024
AutoBMW greenlights development of affordable electric models i1 and i2
BMW has given the go-ahead for the development of two entry-level electric vehicles, the i1 and i2.
22 Jun 2024
BMW MotorradBMW CE 04 e-scooter's India launch set for July 14
BMW has officially confirmed the launch of its CE 04 electric scooter in India, slated for July 14.
22 Jun 2024
BMW 5 SeriesBMW opens pre-bookings for new 5 Series LWB in India
BMW has announced the commencement of pre-bookings for its new-generation 5 Series Long Wheelbase (LWB) in India. The official launch is slated for July 24.
19 Jun 2024
BMW X3BMW unveils 4th-generation X3 SUV with new design, advanced features
BMW has pulled the covers off its fourth-generation X3 SUV, showcasing a fresh design, advanced features, and a new platform.
19 Jun 2024
Justin Timberlake'Bloodshot' Justin Timberlake arrested for DWI; later released from custody
In a piece of shocking news, pop icon Justin Timberlake was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Sag Harbor, New York, as confirmed by his attorney.
16 Jun 2024
BMW 5 SeriesEverything we know about BMW 5 Series LWB in India
BMW has unveiled the 5 Series Long Wheelbase (LWB) in India, marking the first time this model has been introduced outside of China.
13 Jun 2024
Auto2025 BMW M2 debuts with more power and updated cabin
BMW has unveiled the 2025 iteration of its M2, marking the first significant update since its debut in 2023.
11 Jun 2024
SedanBMW to launch 5 Series LWB on July 24
BMW has announced the launch of its new 5 Series sedan in India on July 24.
05 Jun 2024
Ducati Multistrada V4BMW R 1300 GS to launch in India next week
BMW's much-awaited R 1300 GS is slated to be launched in India on June 13, as confirmed by an official listing on the BMW Motorrad's website.
05 Jun 2024
Latest Cars2025 BMW 1 Series debuts with cosmetic changes, upgraded powertrains
BMW has officially revealed the 2025 BMW 1 Series, introducing the F70 model as a replacement for the five-year-old F40.
04 Jun 2024
Austria2025 BMW M5 set to break cover this month
BMW is gearing up to reveal the next-generation M5, known as the G90, by the end of June.
01 Jun 2024
AutoBMW Skytop concept car is preparing for limited production
BMW's Skytop Concept car is ready for homologation and might be manufactured in limited quantities as early as 2025, according to company executives.
29 May 2024
AutoBMW unveils 2024 3 Series with design and tech upgrades
German automaker BMW has revealed the updated 3 Series for 2024. The new model features design modifications, interior enhancements, and advanced infotainment software.
29 May 2024
Latest Cars2025 BMW M3 sedan gets aesthetic enhancements, power boost
German automaker BMW has introduced an updated version of its M3 sedan, a performance car icon, for the model year 2025.
26 May 2024
AudiMercedes, Audi, BMW to introduce new car models in India
Luxury car manufacturers, including Mercedes, Audi, BMW, and MINI, are preparing to launch as many as nine new models in India this year.
25 May 2024
AutoBMW unveils new Concept Skytop roadster at Concours d'Elegance event
BMW has showcased its latest concept car, the BMW Concept Skytop, at the 2024 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este event.
21 May 2024
FerrariNaga Chaitanya adds ₹3.5cr Porsche to his luxury car collection
South sensation Naga Chaitanya has expanded his impressive collection of luxury vehicles with a recent acquisition of a silver Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
18 May 2024
PininfarinaPininfarina and Morgan debut exclusive Midsummer speedster: Check features
Morgan Motor Company and Pininfarina have jointly unveiled a new two-seat sports car named the Midsummer.
14 May 2024
AutoBMW launches world's most powerful crossover motorcycle at ₹45 lakh
BMW has introduced the M 1000 XR, the third motorcycle in its performance-based M series, to the Indian market.
08 May 2024
Latest Cars2025 BMW M4 CS debuts with improved design and performance
The highly anticipated 2025 BMW M4 CS has been unveiled, showcasing enhanced power, reduced weight, and exceptional speed.
02 May 2024
AutoBMW M4 Competition debuts in India at ₹1.53 crore
BMW has introduced the M4 Competition, one of its most potent models, in the Indian market.
25 Apr 2024
BMW i4BMW i5 electric sedan launched in India at ₹1.2 crore
BMW has launched its i5 electric sedan in India. The premium EV is offered in a single M60 xDrive variant and costs ₹1.20 crore (ex-showroom).
25 Apr 2024
BMW i42025 BMW i4 electric sedan breaks cover: Check what's new
BMW has unveiled its updated i4 electric sedan and deliveries will begin from July this year.
