On November 17, BMW Group made an announcement, revealing that it is stepping up the localization of intelligent driving technologies in China. Back in July of this year, BMW forged a partnership with the Chinese tech firm Momenta. The two parties joined forces to co - develop a new - generation intelligent driving assistance solution specifically designed for the Chinese market.

This innovative solution is built around an AI large - model - driven integrated architecture that encompasses "perception - planning - control". It integrates ultra - large - scale neural networks to enable highly intelligent driving strategies. The first model to feature this system will be the domestically - produced new - generation BMW iX3. This vehicle is slated to enter production and hit the market in 2026, and gradually, the system will be rolled out to other future BMW models.

At present, the R&D teams in China and Germany are working in tandem. They are relentlessly verifying the system's stability and reliability. This is achieved through a combination of virtual simulation tests and extensive real - vehicle tests, all bolstered by simulated data spanning hundreds of millions of kilometers. The ultimate goal of this solution is to offer Chinese consumers an all - scenario pilot assist driving function that covers both highway and urban road conditions. By doing so, it aims to expedite the widespread adoption of intelligent driving technologies in the Chinese market.