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Story no.22InternationalOngoingLaunches and reviews +1Notable Several countries (3)30 Oct → 4 Nov8 facts · 15 art.

BMW launches the new 3 Series and starts production at Dingolfing

BMW unveils the eighth generation of its 3 Series, with an M350 xDrive version, a configurator open for the 2027 model year and the start of production at Dingolfing. The brand supports the launch with visuals and technical information, including Drift Moment mode, and also releases images of the new X5 at the Los Angeles Media Days. In China, the locally produced 2027 3 Series by BMW-Brilliance receives a wheelbase extended by 100 mm, a market-specific adaptation. The German and Dutch markets mainly cover the launch and industrialization of the model.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 8 events involving BMW and BMW Group, in 3 countries (Allemagne, Chine, États-Unis), followed from 30 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 15 articles from 10 sources (launches and reviews, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 17:15.

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Timeline

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In figures

The activity

8 facts

Latest activity 36 minutes ago

30 Oct4 Nov

Countries concerned

Brands concerned

  • BMW (Série 3, X5, M350 xDrive, i3, Série 5, M350)
  • BMW Group

Official figures

  • BMW · 67,640 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 82 recall(s) in 12 months
  • BMW Group · 85,531 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 94 recall(s) in 12 months

Key figures

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Sources by country and language

Press country

ArticlesOutlets
Germany41
Netherlands42
United States33
Australia11
China11
United Kingdom11
Italy11

Languages

ArticlesOutlets
English87
Dutch42
German21
Italian11

Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.

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