BMW Technology

Head of Production Oliver Zipse: “A state-of-the-art work environment provides a sustainable benefit to our workforce.” Munich. The BMW Group continuously optimizes production processes at the BMW Group plants, drawing on the opportunities arising from digitalization. Complex processes in production can be made even more efficient by applying new technologies. For …

In the dark, the facelifted 3 Series stands out with its lighting technology. The headlights now feature LED indicator “eyebrows” above them to give the car a more concentrated look. The taillights are new as well and feature a full LED treatment as standard. The changes are subtle but effective, …

First hydrogen station with two types of refuelling technology. Latest move by the BMW Group and TOTAL will take forward the development of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Munich. It is now possible to drive by fuel cell-powered car all the way from southern Germany to Lake Garda in Italy. The …

Shown to select members of the press at Miramas, France, are new lightweight parts that could be fitted to future cars in order to shed some weight. The 5 Series GT prototype was fitted with a carbon fiber roof like the ones on new M3 and M4 sportscars. This indicates …

The 2015 Auto Express Green Car of the Year title goes to the BMW i3 REx (Range Extender). The UK magazine calls the i3 the car of the future and boasts about its fun city driving and the optional REx. “The i3 really is all the car you’ll ever need …