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Hello all. The McKinsey Center for Future Mobility is hosting an exciting webinar on Friday September 6 at 9am ET, as part of our summer webinar series on Mobility Product Design. Next month’s webinar will discuss "Challenges and Opportunities in the New Age of Software-Defined Vehicles." SDVs are probably the hot-button topic in the automotive product design world right now. Whether you are a skeptic or an enthusiast, please join us in what should be a very interesting discussion!

Innovation through collaboration drives success by combining diverse expertise and resources, leading to groundbreaking achievements. For instance, Valeo's collaboration with BMW Group resulted in the first commercial approval for L2 and L3 automated driving functions in the BMW 7 Series. This partnership leveraged Valeo's surround view system cameras, electronic control units, and software, showcasing the power of teamwork in achieving technological advancements

So far, as a die-hard BMW fan and driver, I have managed to find excuses for BMW's oversized grilles, questionable design, questionable quality, confusing model lineup, and even exorbitant prices. However, I cannot explain or justify this. A performance sedan that is 0.2 seconds slower than the outgoing model and 25% heavier is a disgrace to a stellar lineup of cars that made BMW what it is today. https://lnkd.in/dyznUeK3

Here is an example of how we can keep track of your new order as it progresses through the BMW system

The 95-year evolution of BMW, from its beginnings in 1928 all the way to 2023. It's incredible to see how the design and style of BMW cars have evolved over nearly a century, reflecting the changes in technology, trends, and automotive design. #BMW #AutomotiveEvolution #Innovation

Introducing the all-new BMW 5 Series—where innovation isn't just a feature, it's the standard. Glide through the streets with state-of-the-art technology that anticipates the road ahead. See the evolution of driving at BMW Constantia. 𝗕𝗠𝗪 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 #BMWConstantia #BMW5Series #DrivingInnovation

📝 Today’s focus is on the numbers! We’ve just disclosed Mercedes-Benz Mobility’s Q1 2024 financial figures: In the first quarter of 2024, our new business developed steadily. Compared with the same quarter of last year, we were able to almost double our new business volume for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to €2.0 billion (Q1 2023: €1.2 billion). 📊 Check out our numbers in the graph below. If you want the deep dive, read more about the Mercedes-Benz AG results for Q1 2024 here 👉 https://mb4.me/AJjnfZ62

#ThrowBackThursday to IAA MOBILITY 2023. In Munich, BMW unveiled the “Neue Klasse” EV platform. Launching next year, this line will also feature an M-version of the new BMW i3. Unlike the M50 or M60, this model will be a true M3 electric car, boasting four electric motors and performance, potentially surpassing 1000 HP. Frank van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH, expressed his excitement in an interview with "Motortrend", stating that the new M3 will "surpass everything." Are you excited about a new electric version of the M3 on basis of the “Neue Klasse”? We definitely are! But let’s discuss this in the comments!

The Big Bang of the automotive universe ignited a new era. Enter the fifth dimension with the BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase. Launched at an ex-showroom price of INR 72,90,000/-.

🕵️♂️ 🕵️♀️ A lot of you might have guessed by now: 🎉 Today we are launching our OEM integration with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG for Volkswagen Group vehicles 🎉 This milestone marks another significant step in building our extensive OEM network, with VW Group being a major player in the European car market. By combining VW GIS AGs high-quality data and the power of the Geotab platform, this partnership provides fleet operators with best-in-class telematics and connected mobility – all ready to use without retrofitting. Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/gKkt2Hjx #oem #connectedvehicles #fleetmanagement