Also known as: Munich-based BMW · BMW X1
German carmaker that reported 7.45 billion euros net profit for 2025, competing in luxury SUV and automotive markets.
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New Era
BMW reported net profit of 7.45 billion euros for 2025, a fall of just three percent
“BMW reported a net profit of 7.45 billion euros (US$8.6 billion) for 2025, a fall of just three percent on the prior year.”
BMW profit holds up despite Trump tariffsNew Era
BMW said tariffs cost roughly 1.75 billion euros in total over the past year
“All tariffs cost the company roughly 1.75 billion euros in total over the past year, BMW said, reducing the margin in its automotive business by 1.5 percentage points on sales of 117.6 billion euros.”
BMW profit holds up despite Trump tariffsNew Era
BMW supplies powertrains for Ineos Grenadier FieldMaster petrol and diesel variants
“Namibian buyers can now choose between petrol and diesel powertrains, both supplied by BMW and well regarded for their reliability, smooth power delivery and long-distance comfort.”
Ineos strengthens domestic footprint with new arrivals …as Grenadier blends rugged capability and daily usabilityThe Namibian
BMW X3 20d scooped the 2025 South Africa SUV of the Year Award
“IT is easy to question why the BMW X3 20d scooped the 2025 South Africa SUV of the Year Award but once you get the car's key, all questions are easily answered.”
The BMW X3: Personalised futurismThe Namibian
BMW has jumped on board to showcase new cars in Need For Speed: Heat
“BMW has also jumped on board to showcase some of its stunning new cars that are ready to pump up your adrenaline through trailers.”
End-of-Year Gaming ReleasesThe Audi Q8, face-lifted in late 2024 with a new grille and LED headlights, and the high-performance SQ8 are priced competitively against rivals including the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. Both models excel more as grand tourers than sport vehicles, according to the review.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Audi Q8, face-lifted in late 2024 with a new grille and LED headlights, and the high-performance SQ8 are priced competitively against rivals including the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. Both models excel more as grand tourers than sport vehicles, according to the review.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
German carmaker BMW reported a net profit of 7.45 billion euros for 2025, a decline of just 3%, significantly outperforming competitors Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz despite US tariffs and Chinese market pressures. The company's finance chief expects transatlantic tariff disputes to ease, forecasting a US-EU trade deal at zero tariff rates that would benefit BMW's South Carolina operations.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
Gold and silver prices reached all-time highs while stock markets declined as investors sought safety following US President Donald Trump's threat of up to 25% tariffs on European countries over his Greenland ambitions. European leaders, including Denmark, said they stand united against the threat, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that trade wars are in no one's interest.
20 January 2026 · New Era →
The Ineos showroom in Windhoek has received new stock of the Ineos Grenadier FieldMaster and TrialMaster models in petrol and diesel variants, with factory-fitted features including differential locks, tow bars, and optional Safari Windows. The vehicles are designed to blend rugged off-road capability with everyday usability and have found strong demand among Namibian customers seeking purpose-built 4x4s suited to the country's terrain and lifestyle.
8 January 2026 · New Era →