All BMW articles
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ArticleDigital twin technology bridging the physical and digital worlds
As the automotive industry shifts towards electric and autonomous vehicles, digital twins are becoming essential in optimising design, engineering and production.
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ArticleBMW plants prepare for a new era with Neue Klasse production
Even as BMW gears up production for its Neue Klasse electric vehicles, it is maintaining a highly flexible, mixed powertrain approach across its production network.
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NewsAutomakers win reprieve on 2025 EU CO2 vehicle emissions targets
The European Commission is giving automakers until 2027 to comply with strict CO2 targets, offering relief to an industry struggling with EV sales and global competition.
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ArticleWill the BMW Neue Klasse be a gamechanger in e-Architecture?
BMW’s Neue Klasse introduces a software-defined EV architecture, integrating high-performance computing and energy management for unparalleled efficiency.
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ArticleThe urgency for enhanced Design For Manufacture (DFM) in vehicle production
This is how Design For Manufacture is transforming automotive production with digital tools, collaboration, and agile strategies as Chinese OEMs outpace global rivals. With Western carmakers falling behind, expansion is critical.
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ArticleUS tariffs threaten North American auto production
The threat of US tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico is disrupting automotive manufacturing, raising costs, and putting supply chain strategies under pressure.
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ArticleBMW drives CO2 reduction with workforce engagement
BMW’s strategy for CO2 reduction goes beyond targets, embedding sustainability into operations, workforce training and leadership incentives.
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ArticleAI: Enhancing predictive maintenance in production lines
For predictive maintenance strategies AI now offers a significant step forward in real-time monitoring and data gathering and analysis.
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ArticleThe robots are here: How humanoids are changing auto production
Explore the emerging role of AI-powered multipurpose at BMW, Tesla, and Mercedes-Benz, and what the future holds for robotics in manufacturing.
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ArticleData-driven decision-making for sustainable automotive production
Data-driven decision-making is revolutionising automotive manufacturing. By leveraging AI and big data analytics, OEMs and suppliers are optimising operations, minimising waste, and achieving ambitious sustainability goals.
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CommentThe automotive industry weighs the challenges of geopolitics and market factors in 2025
Trade wars, geopolitical tensions, mergers, increasing competition. Ian Henry highlights some of the automotive industry challenges to look out for in 2025.
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NewsBMW boosts battery circular economy with SK tes partnership
BMW partners with SK tes to recycle high-voltage batteries, recovering cobalt, nickel, and lithium for new batteries, advancing sustainability globally.
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ArticleHow BMW’s San Luis Potosí leads in sustainable production
BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant sets benchmarks in solar power, water recycling, and AI-led sustainability, making it a global leader in green automotive manufacturing.
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NewsBMW partners for innovation in rare earths for vehicle production
BMW i Ventures invests in Phoenix Tailings, advancing sustainable rare earth refining in the US to secure critical metals for sustainable automotive production and supply chain
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NewsThomas Dose on BMW Chennai’s growth and embracing diversity
BMW Chennai’s head, Thomas Dose, discusses his career path, challenges in India, and the importance of diversity in manufacturing.
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ArticleChina: Fierce domestic competition sees international brands suffer
International brands, which have benefited from growth in the Chinese market over the years, now face serious headwinds.
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NewsBMW unveils world’s largest quiet wind tunnel for EV testing
BMW’s new Aeroacoustics and Electric Drive Centre in Munich boasts the world’s largest and quietest wind tunnel, advancing electric vehicle acoustic research.
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ArticleSmart Factory: BMW’s digital production at San Luis Potosi, Mexico
BMW’s San Luis Potosi plant sets standards in automotive production with AI, digital twins, and sustainable innovation, leading the charge toward electrification.
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NewsBMW Dingolfing advances iFactory Automated Driving in production
BMW integrates autonomous driving into production, transforming efficiency and paving the way for innovation in vehicle manufacturing.
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NewsBMW pivots to hydrogen logistics for sustainable production
BMW Regensburg adopts hydrogen-powered logistics to boost sustainability and streamline operations, cutting energy use and saving valuable production space.