BMW

Sim Racing: BMW eSports Partner in League of Legends Tournaments #UnitedInRivalry

Apr 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. A perfect illustration of what #UnitedInRivalry means – the weekend saw three BMW esports partner teams competing in two League of Legends tournaments. All three teams made it through to the final. The LoL European Championship […]

Rider Stimulus: Check out the Top 2021 Motorcycle Models!

Apr 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Stimulus Check on the way? Are you looking for a way to stimulate the economy while being environmentally conscious on Earth Day 2020? I might just have the answer for you… Exciting New 2021 Motorcycles […]

Sim Racing: BMW Finishes Top 2 at Nürburgring Nordschleife After 3 Hours of Racing

Apr 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Z4 GT3 secured two podium spots at the third race in the Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series powered by VCO on Saturday. BMW M Motorsport Customer Racing Team Walkenhorst Motorsport claimed second place […]

Sim Racing: Interview With Maximilian Günther Talks about Virtual Formula E

Apr 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Maximilian Günther (GER) is contesting his first season for BMW i Andretti Motorsport in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. The 22-year-old, born and bred in the Bavarian Allgäu region where he still lives […]

Events

BMW’s Iconic European Golf Tournament Cancelled for 2020

Apr 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Tournament organiser BMW and the European Tour announce cancellation of the BMW International Open 2020 due to the crisis. Sebastian Mackensen, Senior Vice President BMW Group Germany: “Although this decision is very unfortunate for every golf fan […]

Sim Racing United in Rivalry – BMW teams up with world’s leading esports teams

Apr 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW brand is currently engaged in a major expansion of its involvement in the world of computer, online and simulation games (esports), a field that’s been continuously growing in popularity, especially among the next-generation […]

Sim Racing: 3 Big Events Coming – Laguna Seca next Nürburgring-Nordschleife then Formula E!

Apr 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. First Laguna Seca (USA), next the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (GER) – and then the virtual Formula E pre-test: BMW works drivers have three big sim racing events ahead of them over the coming days. During Thursday […]

BMW Brings Back 1980s Race Cars with Sim Racing

Apr 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Sim racing in Romania? Yes, sim racing in Romania! A country that plays a supporting role in traditional racing compared to great nations such as Germany, Italy, England or France is in the fast […]

MINI models to be offered with manual transmission again for 2021

Apr 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Manual Transmissions Return on Range of 2021 Model Year MINIs for Driving Enthusiasts who Enjoy Shifting their Own Gears. Woodcliff Lake, N.J., April 9, 2020. MINI USA is pleased to confirm the latest range of […]

BMW SIM M2 CS Racing Cup and the Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series Preperation

Apr 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Home office is the order of the day in the current global situation, and the BMW Junior Team newly established for 2020 is no exception. Dan Harper (GBR), Max Hesse (GER) and Neil Verhagen […]

BMW Welt Jazz Award Final 2020 Top 2 Finalists Announced

Apr 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After exciting concerts of the BMW Welt Jazz Award performed by international ensembles, the jury announced the two finalists: the Adam Bałdych Quartet and the Peter Gall Quintet. With this year’s theme “The Melody […]

BMW Motorrad Race Trophy: No overall ranking for the 2020 season

Apr 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The global corona situation is also having an impact on the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy. There will be no overall ranking for the 2020 season for BMW Motorrad Motorsport’s customer racing competition. This is […]

BMW Art Journey Artist Shortlist 2020 Announced

Apr 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Basel/Munich. Art Basel and BMW today announced the 2020 artist shortlist of the BMW Art Journey, a joint initiative recognizing and supporting emerging artists worldwide. Like a mobile studio, the BMW Art Journey can take […]

Daily Sim Racing and Fitness Training for BMW Works Racers During #STAYATHOME

Apr 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. #STAYHOME – this guideline applies to the BMW works drivers as well. Instead of competing in the various race series, they are currently spending their time at home, but they are by no means […]

2021 BMW R18 Cruiser: Should Indian and Harley-Davidson be Worried?

Apr 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With the launch of the 2021 BMW R18 Cruiser: Should Indian and Harley-Davidson be Worried? Yes. Should you care? Yes. First, the Engine: BMW’s biggest boxer (1802cc) churns out 116 lbs-ft of pure torque at […]