BMW Boss Calls Combustion Engine Ban A “Huge Mistake”
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse warns Europe's sales ban on new cars with combustion engines from 2035 could halve the automotive industry.
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BMW: Combustion Engine Ban Threatens The Car Industry
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse claims the European Union should drop the 2035 sales ban on new cars with combustion engines
BMW Boss Warns Anti-China EV Tariffs Are A ‘Fatal Signal’
BMW has voted against higher tariffs on electric vehicles made in China that are imported into the European Union.
BMW Chief Urges Germany to Oppose EU’s Tariff Plan for Chinese EVs
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has called on the German government to reject the EU’s proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, warning of potential trade conflicts. Zipse argues that imposing additional duties could harm Germany’s prosperity and disrupt global supply chains. With China threatening countermeasures, the stakes are high for Europe’s automotive industry.
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse Cautions EU on Hasty Internal Combustion Engine Ban
BMW CEO warns EU on hastily banning ICE cars, defends flexible strategy with CLAR platform models, and reveals 2026 lineup. Read more!
BMW: Import Duties On Chinese EVs Lead To Dead-End Street
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse claims the European Union's import duties on electric vehicles coming from China will lead to a dead-end street.
BMW Claims It Would Be Bad For Business To Force People Into EVs
BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse believes an EV-only strategy is wrong because discontinuing cars with combustion engines would hurt sales.
BMW Has Built 7.5 Million Cars That Support Over-The-Air Updates
CEO Oliver Zipse claims BMW has the world's largest fleet of OTA-compatible cars, with over 7.5M vehicles produced.
BMW Needs 36 Million Parts From Suppliers Each Day
BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse says the company's suppliers have to provide a whopping 36 million components each and every single day.
BMW Remains Committed To Direct Sales In Europe From 2026
BMW boss Oliver Zipse reiterated during the Annual General Meeting that the core brand will switch to direct sales in Europe beginning 2026.
BMW Neue Klasse SUV Production Start Confirmed For Late 2025
Speaking during the Annual General Meeting, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse announced production of the new iX3 will commence near the end of 2025.
