BMW’s “Ultimate Driving Experience” Returns with Expanded List of U.S. Cities for 2023. • 2023 program features a full brand immersion experience, including professional instruction on closed courses, local  street drives, static vehicle displays and other guided demonstrations. • Highlight vehicles include a dynamic lineup of electrified vehicles, including the first-ever fully electric BMW iX, the all-electric BMW i4, and the newly updated plug-in hybrid electric BMW 330e. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 23, 2023… BMW continues its Ultimate Driving Experience tour across the U.S. for 2023, welcoming BMW customers and enthusiasts back for an immersive driving experience led by BMW professional driving instructors. This year’s tour includes 26 total stops across the U.S., featuring a variety of different experiences in a wide array of BMW’s latest vehicles. The 2023 Ultimate Driving Experience allows visitors to engage with an increasingly electrified fleet of vehicles, including the all-electric BMW iX and BMW i4, alongside the updated BMW 330e and BMW 530e plug- in hybrid electric sedans.

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BMW i Ventures Co-Leads Investment in New Electric Motor Technology: DeepDrive. Mountain View, CA – March 21, 2023… BMW i Ventures announced today a co-lead investment in the $16.1M Series A round for startup DeepDrive. DeepDrive has developed a cost and resource efficient dual-rotor motor, extending the range of electric vehicles. Other investors include UVC Partners, Bayern Kapital with Wachstumsfonds Bayern, and Continental’s Corporate Venture Capital Unit. The company is also backed by renowned automotive manager Dr. Peter Mertens.

Second place at Sebring: BMW M Hybrid V8 celebrated its maiden IMSA podium – BMW M4 GT3 teams claim one-two in the GTD class. • The #25 BMW M Hybrid V8 finished round two of the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in P2, sister car is forced to retire • One-two finish for the BMW M4 GT3 in the GTD class. • Turner claimed top-two podium spots with the BMW M4 GT4 in IMPC. Sebring, FL - March 19, 2023... At its second race outing, the new BMW M Hybrid V8 claimed its maiden podium result. At the Twelve Hours of Sebring (USA), round two of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, final-stint driver Nick Yelloly (GBR) crossed the line for BMW M Team RLL in second. Over the course of the race he had shared driving duties with Connor De Phillippi (USA) and Sheldon van der Linde (RSA).

1951 Volkswagen Deluxe 15-Window wins top honor for Transporter class at The Amelia Concours d'Elegance Mar 6, 2023 • With the North American ID. Buzz soon to debut, the history and culture of Volkswagen’s original microbus was celebrated at a premier event of the collector-car world Herndon, VA — The People’s Car returned to one of the most prestigious collector-car events in the world on Sunday, March 5th, The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, and wowed the thousands in attendance. Most car enthusiasts are familiar with the humble Volkswagen T2, but the event’s special Transporter class showed just how eclectic an appeal the vehicle has amassed. The Concours, now in its 28th year, traditionally features a special class that stands apart from traditional concours categorization. In the past, the Amelia Concours has featured movie and advertising cars as well as custom coachwork Beetles. This year’s class celebrated Volkswagen’s original and iconic Type 2 Transporter. The winner of the Best in Class award for Volkswagen Transporters was the 1951 Volkswagen Deluxe 15- Window Transporter, owned by Joe Mond of Dubuque, IA. Using standard Type 1 (Beetle) components, the Type 2 was Volkswagen’s attempt to develop variations of its original car while sharing components to increase production efficiency and profitability. Powered by a 25 horsepower engine with black interior upholstery, the Best in Class Deluxe 15-Window is finished in a two-tone exterior color combination of Sealing Wax Red and Chestnut Brown. Judges of the class were Tim Suddard, Alexander Soultanis, and comedian/Volkswagen T2 enthusiast, Gabriel Iglesias. Along with Volkswagen’s all-electric compact SUV, the ID.4, the Type 2’s electrified successor, the ID. Buzz, participated in the Taking Charge parade of EVs on Sunday morning. The appearance of the European ID. Buzz helped announce to event attendees that the debut of its longer wheelbase North American version will take place in California this summer.