Beijing. On May 15th 2018, the BMW China R&D Center officially opened in Beijing’s Shunyi District. As a part of BMW Group Strategy NUMBER ONE > NEXT, the center is a significant step in expanding local innovation, and taking the Group’s “In China, for China and the world” localization strategy one step further. “For us,… Continue reading BMW Group R&D Center opens in Beijing. Comprehensive R&D Network enhances localized Innovation
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BMW Group becomes the first international auto maker to obtain an autonomous driving road test license in China. Important step on BMW Group´s path to Autonomous Driving.
Shanghai. On May 14th 2018, BMW Group officially obtained the Shanghai Intelligent Connected Autonomous Driving Test License, issued by the Intelligent Connected Vehicle Road Test Promotion Team – consisting of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau and Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission. Thus, the BMW Group has become the first… Continue reading BMW Group becomes the first international auto maker to obtain an autonomous driving road test license in China. Important step on BMW Group´s path to Autonomous Driving.
Volvo S60 spearheads brand’s no-diesel future
The upcoming Volvo S60 saloon will be launched without a diesel option as the brand moves away from the black pump and towards a fully electrified range. A rival to the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the S60 will be unveiled in the coming weeks as the sister car to the V60 estate and… Continue reading Volvo S60 spearheads brand’s no-diesel future
Hear from the executives of Innoviz and Oryx Vision about the eyes and ears of the new automobile in Tel Aviv
The success of the autonomous vehicle revolution relies on complicated systems of sophisticated sensors working in harmony to provide the magic of sight to machines. OmerKeilaf, chief executive, Innoviz In Tel Aviv, we’ll hear from experts in the field as they discuss the technological marvels that are the driving force behind the transformation of mobility… Continue reading Hear from the executives of Innoviz and Oryx Vision about the eyes and ears of the new automobile in Tel Aviv
BMW First Foreign Car Company To Win Chinese Self-driving License
BMW China Services Ltd. has received two self-driving road test licenses from Shanghai regulators, making it the first foreign automaker to gain such permits, according to the official website of Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. The licenses allow BMW to use a 5.6-km section of public road in Shanghai International Automobile City to test its intelligent… Continue reading BMW First Foreign Car Company To Win Chinese Self-driving License
BMW targets group pre-tax margins of more than 10%
FRANKFURT: Germany’s BMW will target a group pre-tax profit of more than 10 billion euros ($11.9 billion) this year, finance chief Nicolas Peter told newspaper Handelsblatt on Tuesday, as the carmaker seeks to achieve double-digit margins in the long run. “We are striving to keep group pre-tax profit (margins) sustainably above 10 percent,” Peter said… Continue reading BMW targets group pre-tax margins of more than 10%
More than a quarter of a million electrified BMW Group vehicles on the roads after strong April sales growth
Munich. Following its best-ever first-quarter sales results, the BMW Group continues to grow sales around the world. A total of 194,889 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles were delivered to customers in April, a slight increase (+1.2%) on last year’s figure. The company has sold a total of 799,520 vehicles to customers worldwide in the first… Continue reading More than a quarter of a million electrified BMW Group vehicles on the roads after strong April sales growth
Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows
Brussels, 15 May 2018 – Ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for new vehicle safety measures later this week, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) calls for a strong focus on active safety technologies, which can prevent accidents from happening. Over the past decades, passive safety systems – like pre-tensioned seatbelts, airbags… Continue reading Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows
The case for Boosted’s Mini electric skateboard line
Mini S Get more info More 87 Scores Engadget 87 Critic Not yet scored Users Not yet scored Key Specs From $749.00 Buy Now Electric skateboards are riding a surge in popularity this past year, with Boosted being one of the more notable players. It’s also one of the more recognizable, with… Continue reading The case for Boosted’s Mini electric skateboard line
BMW 8 Series shown alongside M8 GTE ahead of debut
The BMW 8 Series has been shown undisguised in a murky preview shot, a month ahead of its official reveal at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 15 June. The image shows the car alongside its race-going M8 GTE sibling, which will be competing in the event. Most recently revealed amongst th 8 Series’ innovations is a digital instrument cluster as part… Continue reading BMW 8 Series shown alongside M8 GTE ahead of debut