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[Exclusive Interview] BMW enhances connected vehicle functions through integration of in-vehicle and cloud AI
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Car IT Symposium 2026
BMW
Vice President, Connected Vehicle Platforms, Dr. Céline Laurent-Winter
About This Interview
At the Car IT Symposium 2026, which took place in Ingolstadt, Germany from March 26 to 27, 2026, MarkLines interviewed Dr. Céline Laurent-Winter, Vice President, Connected Vehicle Platforms at BMW. Dr. Laurent-Winter leads the development of the company’s connected vehicle platforms, enabling premium vehicle connectivity worldwide. With 21 years of experience at BMW and expertise in software development across driving dynamics, navigation, and e-mobility, she has played a key role in advancing innovation in connected cars.
The interview covered the division of roles between in-vehicle AI and cloud AI, BMW’s approach to balancing in-house development and partner collaboration, the design of flexible architectures for the Neue Klasse, and the direction of cloud-based services such as Vehicle Shadow and Proactive Care. This article examines BMW’s vision for next-generation connected vehicle experiences and the technology strategy behind it.
Table of Contents
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About This Interview
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Division of Roles Between In-Vehicle AI and Cloud AI
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Customer Experience Designed to Be “Effortless and Intuitive”
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Core Capabilities In-House, Peripheral Functions Through Collaboration
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The Key to the SDV Era: Modular, Interchangeable, and Flexible Architecture
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Vehicle Shadow Improves Maintenance and Support
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Vehicles Becoming More Intelligent
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Editor's note
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Table of Contents
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About This Interview
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Division of Roles Between In-Vehicle AI and Cloud AI
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Customer Experience Designed to Be “Effortless and Intuitive”
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Core Capabilities In-House, Peripheral Functions Through Collaboration
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The Key to the SDV Era: Modular, Interchangeable, and Flexible Architecture
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Vehicle Shadow Improves Maintenance and Support
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Vehicles Becoming More Intelligent
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Editor's note
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