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| 2025 | BMW introduced a mid-cycle refresh for the M2, increasing power output and adding fourteen paint hues, including four BMW Individual colors. The refresh also included interior updates like a new steering wheel, updated air vents, and iDrive 8.5 system. |
| 2025 | The BMW X3 fourth generation won the South African Car of the Year award in 2025. |
| 2025 | BMW B58 engine variant planned for the G29 Z4 M40i Pure Impulse model with manual shift transmission. |
| 2025 | BMW releases the F70 M135i xDrive model with the B48 engine |
| 2025 | BMW B58 engine introduced in M340i and X3 M50 models |
| 2025 | Toyota Supra A90 Final Edition launched with a 324 kW version of the B58 engine. |
| 2025 | BMW announces that 2025 will be the final model year for the X4, marking the end of its production run. |
| 2025 | BMW set a goal to expand the share of electrified models to between 15% and 25% of sales. |
| 2025 | BMW introduced the second generation of the 2 Series Gran Coupé (F74 model), marking a new iteration of the compact luxury four-door coupe model. |
| 2025 | BMW plans to introduce the G81 M3 CS Touring model with the S58 engine variant. |
| 2025 | BMW planned to introduce the S58 engine in the G87 M2 (facelift) model, continuing the engine's use in the M series. |
| 2025 | The B58 engine variant was introduced in two additional models: the G20/G21 M340i and the G45 X3 M50, further extending its presence in BMW's performance and luxury vehicle range. |
| 2025 | Planned release of the NA5 iX3 as the successor to the G08 model, to be sold alongside the gasoline-powered G45 X3. |
| 2025 | First models on the NAx platform variant will be launched, including plans for a new BMW i3 and BMW iX3 with rear-wheel and all-wheel drive options. |
| 2025 | BMW announces the Neue Klasse platform, a new electric-only platform designed specifically for electric powertrains, featuring 46mm diameter cylindrical batteries and an 800V electrical architecture. |
| 2024 | The BMW M2 is named Motor Trend's Performance Vehicle of the Year, capping off a series of prestigious awards for the model. |
| 2024 | Launch of Mini Hatch 5-door (F65) on the UKL1 platform, expanding the compact car lineup. |
| 2024 | Release of Mini Convertible (F67) on the UKL1 platform, continuing the convertible variant of the Mini model range. |
| 2024 | End of production for Mini Hatch (F56), Mini Hatch 5-door (F55), and Mini Convertible (F57) models on the UKL platform |
| 2024 | BMW 1 Series (F70), BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé (F74), and Mini Clubman (F54) launched, representing ongoing development of the UKL2 platform. |
| 2024 | BMW 5 Series total deliveries decreased to 250,674 units, dropping to 11.4% of total BMW deliveries. Specific regional sales figures for US and China are not provided for this year. |
| 2024 | BMW Group's sales distribution shows significant regional market shares, with Rest of Europe leading at 28.8%, followed by China at 22.3%, and the United States at 19.0%. Their business unit composition is predominantly Automotive at 75.0%, with Financial Services at 23.1% and Motorcycles at 1.9%. |
| 2024 | BMW announced the 2025 BMW Z4 M40i 'Handschalter' package, which includes a 6-speed manual transmission, Extended Shadowline trim, exclusive black badging, Cognac leather, and two new exclusive color options: San Remo Green and Frozen Deep Green. |
| 2024 | Introduction of BMW Curved Display and a toggle switch for automatic transmission, replacing the previous gear selector. |
| 2024 | New X6 models added, including xDrive30d, X6 M, and xDrive40I variants with updated engine line-up. |
| 2024 | BMW X6 receives a Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) facelift, featuring significant updates including a revised front grille, new headlights, updated taillights, new exterior colors, and redesigned alloy wheels. |
| 2024 | Implementation of Highway Assistant feature, previously seen in the G70 7 Series and facelifted G05 X5, enhancing the vehicle's autonomous driving capabilities. |
| 2024 | Esther Mahlangu designs an art car for the BMW i5 model |
| 2024 | Julie Mehretu became the most recent artist to join the BMW Art Car program, creating an art car based on the BMW M Hybrid V8. |
| 2024 | With the LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) facelift, BMW discontinued the base X5 M and updated the X5 M Competition with a new 4.4L BMW S68 twin-turbo V8 MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle) engine, introducing an integrated 48-volt mild hybrid system for improved efficiency. |
| 2024 | BMW X5 xDrive50e model introduces expanded electric driving range, offering significantly more electric range compared to the 2023 pre-facelift model. |
| 2024 | BMW launches the U10 X2 M35i xDrive model equipped with the B48 engine |
| 2024 | BMW introduces the U11 X1 M35i xDrive model featuring the B48 engine |
| 2024 | Deployment of the S58 engine in the BMW M4 CS (G82 model), further expanding the performance variant lineup. |
| 2024 | BMW iX1, planned as a successor to the i3 in some markets, will enter mass production at the Regensburg factory. |
| 2024 | BMW plans to launch the i5 wagon and continue updates to multiple model lines including the 1 Series, 3 Series, and X3. |
| 2024 | Introduction of next-generation Mini models: Mini Hatch (F66), Mini Hatch 5-door (F65), and Mini Convertible (F67), continuing the UKL1 platform evolution. |
| 2024 | The 225 kW B48 engine was added to the U11 X1 M35i xDrive model lineup. |
| 2024 | BMW introduced the 141 kW B48 engine in the G45 X3 20/30e xDrive, continuing the engine's evolution and application in BMW's hybrid vehicle lineup. |
| 2024 | BMW is set to release the G82 M4 CS model featuring the S58 engine. |
| 2024 | BMW expanded B58 engine applications to multiple models, including the G05 X5 xDrive40i, G06 X6 xDrive40i, and G60 540i xDrive, demonstrating the engine's versatility across different vehicle platforms. |
| 2024 | BMW plans to introduce four- and six-cylinder plug-in hybrid models of the 5 Series (G60). |
| 2024 | BMW X3 (G45) launched on the CLAR II platform, marking the fourth vehicle developed using this architecture |
| December 2024 | The vinyl-wrapped M3 GTR was made available for show at the BMW Welt Show in Munich, continuing through January 2025. |
| November 2024 | BMW introduced the xDrive40 variant for the i5 Touring model. |
| November 2024 | BMW vinyl-wrapped the 2001 ALMS GT-winning #42 M3 GTR driven by Jörg Müller with the Need for Speed: Most Wanted livery, turning it into a museum piece. |
| October 2024 | Scheduled market launch of the F70 1 Series, introducing the new generation with updated design, technology, and engine options. |
| October 2024 | Planned market launch of the BMW X3 fourth generation in North America during the final quarter of the year. |
| October 15 2024 | BMW officially revealed the second generation of the 2 Series Gran Coupé, marking the debut of the new F74/F78 model series. |
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