BMW
BMW Unveils 8,000 Global Job Cuts Amid China Market Slump, CEO Vows Faster Cost-Cutting Push
July 30, 2026 – BMW has rolled out a mutually agreed voluntary redundancy scheme in partnership with its works council, aiming to cut thousands of roles across Germany by the close of 2027, the luxury automaker confirmed in an official statement this week. A company spokesperson clarified that the targeted severance framework exclusively covers administrative…
BMW’s New Factory Workers Roll on Wheels and Can Pull 8-Hour Shifts Without a Break
May 30, 2026 – BMW Group is set to deploy humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant in eastern Germany this summer, marking a major step toward integrating advanced robotics into automotive manufacturing. The move, part of a broader strategy to redefine production processes, will see the machines take on tasks like high-voltage battery assembly and…
Humanoid Robots Set for 5-Day, 10-Hour Workweek at BMW’s German Plants
February 28, 2026 – BMW is set to introduce humanoid robots to its production lines at German factories. As the European automotive industry grapples with mounting cost pressures and intensifying competition, carmakers are increasingly turning to AI-powered robots to slash labor expenses and enhance manufacturing efficiency. The automaker will kick off a pilot project at…
BMW & CATL Forge Alliance: New – Gen Long – Wheelbase iX3 to Debut at Beijing Auto Show
February 26, 2026 – On February 25, Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW Group, accompanied German Chancellor Merz on a visit to China. During the visit, BMW Group and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) inked a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in Beijing. This move is aimed at reducing carbon…
BMW Group’s H1 2025 Net Profit Plummets 29% to €4 Billion
July 31, 2025 – BMW Group has just released its financial results for the first half of 2025, revealing a mixed performance. The German automotive giant reported sales revenue of €67.7 billion in the first six months of the year, marking an 8% decline compared to the same period last year. Net profit after tax…
BMW and Alibaba Form AI Partnership, Integrating Tongyi Large Model in Next-Gen Chinese Vehicles
March 26, 2025 – BMW Unveils Comprehensive 360-Degree AI Strategy in China, Confirming Strategic Partnership with Alibaba in AI Yesterday, BMW announced its comprehensive 360-degree AI strategy for China, encompassing three main pillars: AI-focused enhancement of user experience, AI-empowered business process optimization, supply chain collaboration for mutual success, and a corporate philosophy centered around AI….
BMW Commits to Preserving Its Brand Core Despite Power System Updates
February 27, 2025 – During last week’s 2025 Landshut Technology Days, BMW Group unveiled its sixth-generation eDrive technology, incorporating large cylindrical battery cells and a new 800V high-voltage platform supporting ultra-fast charging. This cutting-edge technology will initially be employed in the brand-new Neue Klasse model, with plans to expand it to the entire range of…
BMW’s Frank Weber Warns Against Unlimited Battery Capacity in EVs
February 12, 2025 – In an interview with “Automotive News” on February 10th, Frank Weber, the head of BMW’s research and development, emphasized that “infinitely increasing battery capacity” is not feasible, warning that such an approach would ultimately undermine the purpose of electric vehicles. Weber highlighted that while there are discussions about electric cars achieving…
BMW Exec Confirms: Fuel-Powered M3 to Coexist with Electric Version, If Regulations Allow
February 10, 2025 – Rumors have been circulating that BMW plans to introduce its first electric M3 model in 2027. However, in a recent interview with CarExpert, Sylvia Neubauer, Vice President of Customer, Brand, and Sales at BMW M Division, confirmed that the next generation M3 will continue to be powered by a straight-six engine,…
BMW’s Investment in GreenSpark Aims to Revolutionize Digital Metal Recycling for Autos
February 8, 2025 – BMW i Ventures, headquartered in California, USA, has announced today its investment in a company named “GreenSpark Software”. Upon inquiry, it was learned that GreenSpark specializes in developing operational software for the automotive metal recycling industry. The investment is expected to help GreenSpark accelerate its product roadmap, expand its market share,…
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