BMW Technology

BMW and MINI are leading the charge in enhancing in-car entertainment, introducing the BBC Sounds app directly into their vehicles’ app stores. With this integration, over 50,000 drivers in the UK can now stream their favourite BBC podcasts, radio shows, and music without relying on a smartphone. This milestone marks …

BMW is taking another step towards sustainable driving by filling its new diesel models with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO 100) starting January 2025. This cleaner fuel, sourced from Finnish company Neste, will be used across BMW’s Munich, Dingolfing, Regensburg, and Leipzig production plants. With up to 90% fewer greenhouse gas …

BMW Group Plant Regensburg has reached an impressive milestone in 2024, producing its 100,000th fully electric vehicle. The landmark car, a BMW iX1 in Blue Bay Lagoon metallic, is destined for La Réunion, showcasing the plant’s global reach. Since November 2022, the Regensburg facility has been at the forefront of …

BMW Group Plant Steyr has achieved a significant milestone by producing its first sixth-generation electric engines, now bound for test vehicles in Debrecen, Hungary. This marks an essential step in BMW’s journey toward electrification and innovation in vehicle technology. Photo from BMWGroup PressClub Global The electric engines, designed for BMW’s …

BMW Group is revolutionising vehicle production through advanced automation and digitalisation within its BMW iFACTORY framework. Since 2022, the company has tested its Automated Driving In-Plant (AFW) system at its Dingolfing plant, marking a significant step in production innovation. With the system now CE certified, AFW is moving into series …