andardization of in-vehicle software. AUTOSAR was established in 2003 primarily by automakers in Europe with the aim of standardizing automotive software. As of December 4, 2025, 333 companies are participating in the organization globally. Core Partners include Volkswagen (VW), Mercedes-Benz (MB), BMW, and Toyota Motor Corporation. Among parts suppliers, a total of 10 companies including Robert Bosch, are listed as Core Partners. Denso joined AU...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/06/16

Auto Shanghai 2023: BMW to premier first all-electric MINI Convertible On November 22, Great Wall Motor announced that the project of Spotlight Automotive manufacturing base has obtained the approval by the Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission. As a joint venture between Great Wall Motor and BMW, the project is located in Zhangjiagang of the Suzhou city, Jiangsu Province. Construction is expected to commence in 2020. The project will be co...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/06/15

eclined from FY2019 to FY2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are on the way to recovery, with company-wide sales increasing +8.8% compared to FY2024. [Recent Activities] In April 2026, the company revealed that its ultra-compact integrated refrigerant module (HICE module) was first used in BMW's iX3 electric vehicle (EV). The module integrates key refrigerant thermal management components including electric compressor, electronic expansion val...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/12

on across the automotive industry — reshaping vehicle development, software architecture, data platforms, as well as sales and aftersales, while opening up new business models. Bringing together leading executives and industry presenters from OEMs, suppliers, and technology partners — including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Renault, Ford, Stellantis, CARIAD, Bosch, IBM, Microsoft, Accenture, Qualcomm, Red Hat, HERE Technologies, and many others ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/06/03

BMW AG, Landshut Plant Engine parts, Interior & Exterior components, CPRF parts, shafts, special engines, exchange engines, aluminum casting parts, Cockpits; Electric motors and a range extender, and motor gear units for BMW i & MINI, electric drive modules, body parts from CFRP and aluminium; Electric drive housing: Neue Klasse iX3, i3 (2026-); Hydrogen-electric drive train for BMW i Hydrogen NEXT (2022-); Aluminum housing for electric drive uni...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/06/02

ehicle experiences and the technology strategy behind it. Division of Roles Between In-Vehicle AI and Cloud AIDetermining how to divide roles between in-vehicle AI and cloud AI is a critical design issue for connected vehicles. Dr. Céline Laurent-Winter, who oversees connected vehicle platforms at BMW, described it as “always a balancing act between the car and the cloud.” In-vehicle intelligence, including AI handles functions that require ...

Exclusive Interviews  Updated at: 2026/06/02

vehicle BMW upgrades plants with cloud-based SAP technology BMW iX5 Hydrogen to enter series production with Toyota’s fuel cell system BMW to build electric 3 Series in Munich plant from H2 2026 BMW prepares Munich plant, Germany for next-gen production for i3 model from 2026 BMW hands over first iX3 Neue Klasse model in Germany BMW to produce near-series BMW i3 test vehicles in Munich, Germany BMW begins winter testing of Neue Klasse electric ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/27

ence for BMW and MINI electric vehicle drivers. BMW and MINI drivers who initiate charging with Plug & Charge or the My BMW App will receive 20% off charging sessions through September 30, 2026.  The offer is meant to support all current BMW EV owners ahead of the launch of the next-generation BMW iX3, which arrives later this year. IONNA, the charging joint venture founded by eight global automakers including BMW, has rapidly expanded its U.S. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/16

hicle experiences and the technology strategy behind it. Division of Roles Between In-Vehicle AI and Cloud AI Determining how to divide roles between in-vehicle AI and cloud AI is a critical design issue for connected vehicles. Dr. Céline Laurent-Winter, who oversees connected vehicle platforms at BMW, described it as “always a balancing act between the car and the cloud.” In-vehicle intelligence, including AI handles functions that require ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/21

ry 13, NavInfo Co., Ltd. announced that it had signed a license agreement with BMW (China) Auto for autonomous driving map and related services. Under the contract, NavInfo is going to provide levels 3 and higher autonomous driving map products, online publishing, and update services to BMW brands (BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, etc.) which BMW sells in China from 2021 to 2024.  On July 19, BMW and Tencent announced that they will work together to set ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/20

batteries and battery modules for use in the BMW iX and BMW i4 is now underway at the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing. At the same time, the company is also increasing production capacity for its fifth-generation electric motor, which has been built in Dingolfing for the BMW iX3 since 2020 and will also power the BMW iX and BMW i4. The BMW Group is investing more than EUR 500 million in expanding production capacity for e-...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/04/06

BMW Mexico, San Luis Potosi Plant BMW 3 Series Sedan (2019-), PHV 330e (2020-), MHV M340i (2022-), BMW 2 Series Coupe (2021-), BMW 2 Series Coupe MHV(2021-), BMW M2 (2022-), EV 3 Series (2026–planning), EV iX3 (Neue Klasse PF) (2027-planning); Battery packs (for 3 Series, PHV), battery modules to packs for Neue Klasse electrified vehicles (2027-planning) ; Passenger car assembly plant, started operation in June 2019 -Opened: June 6, 2019 -Inves...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/19

y of their products during a short demonstration, but we can expect smooth communication that takes advantage of the good sound environment.   But, if AI is installed in a car, how is it presented to the user? This is one of the major topics of HMI these days. In many cases, such as with XPeng and BMW, the AI is represented in a robotic way, but in the case of AFEELA 1, the AI is somewhat understated, with a small black-and-white icon in the men...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/12

arts production of new X3, celebrates 25 years of operation at Spartanburg Plant BMW introduces improved all-new X3 Sports Activity Vehicle First BMW X7 pre-production models roll off at South Carolina plant in U.S. BMW Spartanburg ending production of first-gen X4 after 200,000 units BMW Concept iX3 presented for the first time at the Auto China 2018 show in Beijing BMW may source more U.S. steel after imposition of tariffs BMW says no change ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/10

tly reported by various media sources that BMW Brilliance Automotive Limited (BMW Brilliance) will build a new Tiexi Plant which is expected to start mass production in 2022. The new plant will mainly produce the 3-series long-wheelbase version, 3-series long-wheelbase pure-electric version, X3 and iX3. Supported by the fifth-generation eDrive technology, the 3-series long-wheelbase pure-electric version is expected to have a cruising range of ov...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/09

CES 2026: Progression of autonomous technologies and AI applications Exhibitors highlight new ADAS functions, robotaxis, robotic applications, and AI solutions Summary BMW iX3 driving assistance with Snapdragon Ride Pilot, Geely unveils G-ASD intelligent driving Tensor offers personal robotaxis; Waymo and Zoox expands public robotaxi deployment Hyundai looks to lead in AI robotics; Schaeffler and HL Group highlight robotic portfolio Sonatus demon...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/20

h a ribbed elastic belt. It achieves a maximum speed ranging from 45 to 100 km/h and has an electric range of 100 km. Three-wheeled droid conceived by Clean Motion and powered by Valeo e-access powertrain and solar panels for last-mile delivery service. In collaboration with Deutsche Telekom and BMW, Valeo is developing new kinds of services, such as L4 tele-operated Valet parking services. Visitors were offered the opportunity to tele-operate...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/09

CES 2026: In-vehicle Entertainment Solutions BMW, Mercedes show infotainment functions; suppliers show display and sound systems Summary BMW iX3, Mercedes GLC and CLA highlight entertainment capabilities Afeela unveils new concept vehicle and outlines entertainment features Aumovio showcases display technologies, LG previews cockpit concepts QNX and Pioneer feature software-based sound demonstrations Amazon displays next-gen in-vehicle assistant ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/02

ixth production unit in Hungary. SMR Hungary has developed to be one of the largest rear-view mirror manufacturers of the world: through the three manufacturing units and logistic centre, it supplies more than eight million sets of external mirrors a year to, among others, to various types of Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Porsche, Kia, Ford, and Jaguar Land Rover. Samvardhana Motherson Peguform (SMP) produces bumpers in Kecskemet, Hungary for i...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/01/07

long-wheelbase version of new BMW 3 Series Sedan for Chinese market BMW to produce 3 Series at Tiexi plant, Shenyang BMW prepares to introduce 6 new energy models in China in 2020 The factory operation status in China as a result of the effects of the coronavirus (European, U.S. and Korean) BMW iX3 to be the first to incorporate BMW eDrive technology of the fifth generation BMW unveils all-new iX3 battery electric SUV in China and begins preo...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/31