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BMW opens new Shanghai R&D center; focus on human-machine interaction and hardware-software integration

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The BMW Group further expanded its R&D footprint in China with the opening of a new R&D Center in Shanghai. China is already home to BMW Group’s largest R&D system outside of Germany, with locations in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang and Nanjing. Our new R&D Center and BMW China R&D upgrade will enable us to achieve a real competence push.

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US Senate panel expands probe into BMW use of parts from banned Chinese supplier – ET Auto

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The chair of the Senate Finance Committee said on Monday he was expanding its probe into German automaker BMW ‘s use of electronic components from a banned Chinese supplier. “Is BMW certain that it is not currently importing vehicles containing components produced by JWD? . imported vehicles.

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Here’s what to know about Europe’s new vote on Chinese tariffs

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It’s official: The European Union is moving ahead with increased tariffs on Chinese-made EVs to as much as 45.3% – in an effort to save its auto industry from total demise. Other EV manufacturers in China, including BMW and Volkswagen, would be subject to a 20.7% Question is, will it even matter to a powerhouse like BYD?

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BMW CEO says Europe needs to cancel the 2035 gas-engine ban

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BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept The European Union introduced this target in 2021, and in March 2023 member countries enacted the stricter emissions standards that will bring the industry to the 2035 target. BMW already contracts with China’s CATL, as well as South Korea’s Samsung SDI.

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China auto price war: BMW dealers offer discounts of up to $14,360 for i3

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A rare price stampede is taking place in the Chinese auto market. Image from BMW China Weibo) As a large number of car companies in China are offering huge subsidies or price cuts, BMW is offering more than 100,000 yuan ($14,360) off its all-electric model, the i3, according to local media.

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BMW Group partners with Tencent to build BMW Group China High Performance D³ platform

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BMW China Automotive Trading Ltd. and Tencent signed an agreement to work together on building the BMW Group China High Performance D³ (Data-Driven Development) platform. The collaboration between BMW Group and Tencent will set the benchmark for cross-industry cooperation.

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BMW head says that Europe’s ICE ban is ‘no longer realistic’

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BMW iX1 (Source: BMW) BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse says it’s time to pull the plug on the European Union’s plan to ban ICE vehicles in 2035. Clearly this isn’t the first time we’ve seen pushback , but Zipse is now taking it up a notch, despite EV sales going fairly well for BMW and Mini. What’s going on here?

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