WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. (July 3, 2025) – The new BMW M2 CS sets a new benchmark on the legendary Nordschleife racetrack of the Nürburgring on 11 April 2025. Driven by BMW M development engineer Jörg Weidinger, it completed the 12.9-mile Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit in 7:25.5, beating the previous best time for compact cars by eight seconds. This record-setting BMW M2 CS not only raises the bar in the compact car class, but also further solidifies BMW M’s reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance vehicles that excel both on the road and on the racetrack. Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (June 18, 2025) – “The Ultimate Racing Machine” is now open to the public in the museum’s Vault, highlighting 50 years of the BMW 3 Series
The Petersen Automotive Museum’s recently reimagined James H. Frank Family Vault has unveiled “The Ultimate Racing Machine,” an exhibition celebrating 50 years of the BMW 3 Series. Presented in partnership with BMW, the display traces the evolution of the iconic model through all seven generations, showcasing its impact on motorsport and the marque’s heritage. In addition, the display will highlight the M3-derived M4 models that have carried the legacy forward for the iconic brand.
“We are excited to celebrate 50 years of BMW 3 Series in partnership with the Petersen Automotive Museum with this special exhibit. The original BMW 3 Series and now the BMW 3 Series and its ‘fraternal twins’ the 4 Series are the core of the BMW brand. ‘The Ultimate Racing Machine’ exhibit brings together seven of the most successful and important race cars— one from each generation combined with a couple of wonderfully preserved street examples including one of the three remaining, V-8 powered, M3 GTR Straßenversion.”
– Thomas Plucinsky, Head of BMW Group Classic USA
Exhibit details Featured BMWs include:
1978 BMW 320i Group 5
1983 BMW 320i
1990 BMW M3 Group A DTM
1990 BMW M3 GTM
1996 BMW M3 GT2
2001 BMW M3 GTR
2001 BMW M3 GTR Straßenversion (Street version)
2011 BMW M3 GT
2020 BMW M4 DTM Class 1
2023 BMW M4 GT4
2024 BMW M4 GT4 EVO
Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif. 90036
Tickets/information The Petersen Automotive Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. General admission tickets are $21, and Vault tickets are an additional charge of $28. Tickets are available at petersen.org/tickets.
MUNICH (June 16, 2025) – The BMW Museum in Munich is using a special exhibition taking place as part of the international BMW Art Car World Tour to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of both the legendary BMW Art Car Collection and the iconic BMW 3 Series. The exhibition will open its doors to visitors from 17 June, hot on the heels of the Le Mans 24 Hours race weekend. Fittingly, it was at Le Mans in 1975 that the first BMW Art Car – created by Alexander Calder – staged its glittering premiere. The exhibition, which runs until 1 February 2026, will see the BMW Museum present a trio of Art Cars based on the BMW 3 Series: Sandro Chia’s BMW M3 GTR and the BMW M3 (Group A) cars designed by Michael Jagamara Nelson and Ken Done respectively. Continue reading
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. (June 11, 2025) – Two become one: the BMW XM portfolio is sharpening its focus, now offering just a single model; the BMW XM Label. Continue reading
BRATISLAVA (May 30, 2025) – Marking a decade of collaboration between BMW Slovakia and the Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum, the BMW Art Car World Tour 2025 has arrived in Bratislava with a compelling exhibition. From May 27 to June 1, 2025, the Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum will host “The Private Collection by BMW”, offering a rare opportunity to explore the intersection of artistic vision and engineering excellence through three iconic BMW Art Cars. Continue reading
MUNICH (May 28, 2025) – On 7 June, the “Belle Macchine. Italian Automotive Design at BMW” exhibition will open its doors at the BMW Museum. With its famed sense for timeless aesthetics, Italy has set standards in fashion, interior and product design for as long as anyone can remember. And Italian designers have also left an enduring mark on the automotive world. This exhibition explores the influence of Italian design at BMW and provides a fascinating retrospective on the evolution of coachbuilding and body design over the past few decades. Continue reading
MUNICH/CERNOBBIO (May 28, 2025) – The new version of this special edition offers the ultimate in driving pleasure – both as a track tool and in day-to-day use. Like the BMW M2 Racing, which is based on the chassis from the latest-generation M2, the BMW M2 CS will be manufactured at BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosí in Mexico. As has become familiar with other special-edition models from BMW M GmbH, the BMW M2 CS will be produced in limited numbers. The key sales markets are the USA, Germany and China. The market launch will begin in late summer 2025. The BMW M2 CS will be priced at € 115,000 in Germany. Continue reading
MUNICH/CERNOBBIO (May 25, 2025) – The magical backdrop of Lake Como provided the setting for unforgettable days at this year’s edition of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the world’s most prestigious and traditional classic-car event. From 23th to 25th May, the magnificent grounds of the Hotel Villa d’Este brought together a fabulous variety of vehicles competing in eight irresistibly appealing classes. The event captivated the numerous visitors and was widely covered by the international press, finally being crowned by the presentation to a radiant winner. Continue reading
WOODCLIFF LAKE/CERNOBBIO (May 23, 2025) – At the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2025, the renowned celebration of historic vehicles on the shores of Lake Como in Italy, BMW is presenting an exclusive new concept car that will subsequently be made available for purchase in a small series. Continue reading
