BMW Technology

Unlock the BMW i5 with a flick of your Apple Watch, and it springs to life as though anticipating your next move. The Digital Key banishes bulky fobs, sliding the seat and mirrors into place before you have even touched the handle, setting an immediate tone of effortless convenience. Straight …

BMW’s summer 2025 model wave touches everything from energy use to in-cabin convenience, led by a newly optimised i4 that travels farther on every kilowatt. Fresh silicon-carbide inverters trim consumption by roughly four and a half per cent: in best-case trim an i4 eDrive40 now claims an extra 22 kilometres …

BMW has quietly deployed a prototype i7 around Munich fitted with large-format all-solid-state battery cells supplied by Colorado-based specialist Solid Power. By slotting the experimental pack into an otherwise standard luxury saloon, engineers can assess real-world behaviour while drivers still enjoy the limousine calm that defines the i7. Photo from …

BMW aims to preserve the spirit of driver engagement, even as advanced automation and self-driving features become more prevalent. At the recent Shanghai Motor Show, the brand reinforced its plan to combine evolving autonomous tech with performance-focused engineering, underscoring its heritage for hands-on dynamics. Photo from AutoCar UK High-level executives …

A new AI pilot solution, GenAI4Q, is redefining how BMW Group Plant Regensburg conducts final inspections on the 1,400 vehicles that roll off its assembly line daily. By analysing model types, equipment variants, and real-time production data, the software identifies optimal inspection steps for each unique car, enabling faster, more …