BMW and Chinese IT Giant Baidu Join Forces for Home-to-Vehicle Software
If you never traveled to China or just simply haven’t had a lot to do with the Asian country up until now, the Baidu name might not mean a lot. However, at the moment, it…
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China slashes auto import tariffs in boost to BMW
China will cut import tariffs for automobiles and car parts, opening up greater access to the world’s largest auto market. Import tariffs will be cut to 15 percent from 25 percent for most vehicles from…
China Gives BMW Green Light for Autonomous Driving Testing
In a dashing move for the automotive industry, BMW announced today that it has reached an agreement with the Chinese authorities, which gave the German brand the green light to go ahead and test its…
Second EV Planned by MINI, Solely for Chinese Market
MINI made the news a while back when the British company announced plans to join forces with a local Chinese partner, Great Wall. While some might’ve been taken aback by this move, since parent company…
BMW iX3 Model Will Be Built in China Starting with 2020
USA-China Trade War Would Hit BMW More than US Car Makers
In light of recent developments in the foreign policy of the USA, BMW will surely have to seek some sort of workaround for its Spartanburg-manufactured cars. President Trump’s declared intention to start what the media…
BMW X3 Chinese Production to Kick Off This Year
The high demand for the new BMW X3 convinced BMW to start production of the SUV in China, starting this summer. The news came from the company’s CEO, Harald Kruger, during the company’s yearly report,…
BMW Group declined offer from Mercedes investor Li Shufu
Before Li Shufu rose to become the largest single shareholder at Mercedes-Benz through the acquisition of almost 10 percent of Daimler’s shares, the billionaire was apparently also in talks with the BMW Group. As…
BMW Confirms Talks with Great Wall for MINI EV Development in China
Last year, a report claimed that the BMW Group and Chinese manufacturer Great Wall were in talks for a possible joint venture, aimed at the MINI brand and its distribution worldwide. Today BMW confirmed the talks…
BMW on track to become the best-selling premium brand in China
The Chinese automotive market is becoming one of BMW’s largest. China is buying up BMWs at alarming rates. So much so, that BMW is making specific cars for the Chinese market, with the 1 Series…
BMW Determined to Claim Number One Spot in China
The title of the world’s largest car market no longer belongs to the US. China’s booming economy managed to translate into considerably higher living standards for its citizens and, since it has over 1 billion…
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