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BMW Introduces Revolutionary Digital Nervous System for Next-Generation Vehicles

The BMW Group has become the first automotive manufacturer to launch an entirely new digital nervous system, designed for all drivetrain variants and vehicle segments. This cutting-edge system, significantly more intelligent, powerful, and efficient than its predecessors, will debut in the Neue Klasse models.

At the core of this innovation are four high-performance computers, known as “Superbrains,” which consolidate computing power for key vehicle functions, including infotainment, automated driving, driving dynamics, and essential operations such as vehicle access, climate control, and comfort. Compared to the current generation of BMW vehicles, these Superbrains deliver over 20 times the computing power. Additionally, they are built to support future software updates, incorporating artificial intelligence to enhance the customer experience.

BMW’s Board Member for Development, Frank Weber, emphasized the company’s commitment to technological openness. He stated that beginning with the first model of the Neue Klasse, the advanced technologies will be integrated across BMW’s entire future model lineup, spanning all segments and drivetrains. He explained that the newly developed electronic architecture, comprising powerful Superbrains and interconnected software platforms, allows BMW to separate vehicle and software development processes. This approach ensures that all upcoming BMW models remain digitally up-to-date through over-the-air updates, even beyond their initial release.

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Platform EV Neue Klasse BMW Bakal Hapuskan FWD – Mini Menghadapi Masalah

BMW bakal memperkenalkan platform kenderaan elektrik (EV) baharu, Neue Klasse, yang menandakan perubahan ketara dalam reka bentuk pacuan kenderaan syarikat itu. Platform ini secara rasmi akan menghapuskan konfigurasi pacuan roda hadapan (FWD), sekali gus memberi impak besar kepada jenama Mini, yang selama ini sinonim dengan pacuan FWD serta pengendalian “go-kart” yang dinamik.

Teknologi eDrive generasi keenam yang diperkenalkan bersama platform ini menawarkan peningkatan prestasi yang ketara. Ia menjanjikan kelajuan pengecasan dan julat operasi 30% lebih baik, di samping mengurangkan berat serta kos pembuatan. Reka bentuk modular platform ini membolehkan pelbagai konfigurasi pacuan, termasuk satu, dua, tiga dan empat motor. Namun, dalam satu taklimat teknikal terbaru, BMW mengesahkan bahawa tiada model dalam rangkaian ini akan menggunakan satu motor yang dipasang di gandar hadapan.

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Mini Faces Uncertain Future as BMW’s Neue Klasse Abandons Front-Wheel Drive

BMW’s upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicle platform marks a significant departure from tradition, eliminating front-wheel-drive (FWD) configurations entirely. With no single-motor setup planned for the front axle, this shift could have profound consequences for Mini, a brand long associated with FWD agility and its signature “go-kart” handling.

The new sixth-generation eDrive technology promises to enhance performance, delivering a 30% boost in charging speed and range while reducing weight and manufacturing costs. The platform’s modular nature allows for various drivetrain options, including one-, two-, three-, and even four-motor setups. However, a key takeaway from BMW’s recent technical workshop revealed that none of these configurations would include a single front-mounted motor.

The reasoning behind this decision lies in the limitations of BMW’s Gen6 electric powertrain. Two types of motors will be utilised: an asynchronous motor (ASM) and an electrically excited synchronous motor (EESM). The ASM, which is both compact and cost-efficient, is designated for the front axle in all-wheel-drive (AWD) models. However, due to its lower power output and lack of an integrated gearbox, it cannot function independently, meaning no BMW electric model will rely solely on a front-mounted motor. Instead, single-motor setups will be rear-wheel drive (RWD), fundamentally altering Mini’s traditional drivetrain layout.

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BMW M Memperkenalkan M4 CS Edisi Khas: VR46 – Hanya 46 Unit Dihasilkan

BMW M telah memperkenalkan model edisi khas berprestasi tinggi, M4 CS Edition VR46, yang dibangunkan dengan kerjasama juara dunia motosikal sembilan kali dan pemandu BMW M semasa, Valentino Rossi. Model eksklusif ini dihasilkan dalam jumlah terhad hanya 46 unit sebagai penghormatan kepada kerjaya cemerlang Rossi serta nombor perlumbaan ikoniknya.

Dikilangkan di BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, M4 CS Edition VR46 ditawarkan dalam dua varian reka bentuk, iaitu ‘Sport’ dan ‘Style’, masing-masing menampilkan skema warna serta elemen unik yang diinspirasikan oleh legenda perlumbaan Itali itu. Rossi sendiri memainkan peranan penting dalam proses reka bentuk bagi memastikan ciri estetik dan keutamaannya diterapkan dalam model ini.

Reka Bentuk Eksklusif dengan Sentuhan Valentino Rossi

Edisi khas ini menampilkan nombor 46 pada pintu dan bumbung karbon (CFRP). Varian ‘Sport’ hadir dalam warna Marina Bay Blue metalik dengan nombor 46 dalam Tanzanite Blue metalik, manakala varian ‘Style’ menggunakan warna Frozen Tanzanite Blue matte dengan nombor 46 dalam Frozen Marina Bay Blue metalik. Aksen kuning, yang sinonim dengan Rossi, diaplikasikan pada grille buah pinggang M, jejari V pada roda aloi ringan M, kaliper brek dan jalur aksen pada bingkai pintu varian ‘Sport’.

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BMW M Unveils Exclusive M4 CS Edition VR46 to Celebrate Valentino Rossi

BMW M has unveiled a special edition of its high-performance M4 CS, created in collaboration with nine-time motorcycle world champion and current BMW M works driver Valentino Rossi. The BMW M4 CS Edition VR46, produced in a limited run of just 46 units, is a tribute to Rossi’s legendary career and iconic racing number. Manufactured at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, the exclusive model is available in two design variants: Sport and Style, both featuring distinct colour schemes and signature elements inspired by the Italian racing legend.

The special edition M4 CS pays homage to Rossi’s illustrious career, with the number 46 prominently displayed on the doors and carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof. Rossi himself played a key role in the design process, ensuring that his signature aesthetic and personal preferences were reflected in both variants.

The Sport version is finished in Marina Bay Blue metallic, contrasted by a large number 46 in Tanzanite Blue metallic on both sides. The Style variant adopts a matte Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic exterior, with the 46 displayed in Frozen Marina Bay Blue metallic. Yellow accents—a signature colour associated with Rossi—are applied to the M kidney grille outline, a single V spoke on the forged M light-alloy wheels, the brake callipers, and an accent stripe over the door frames of the Sport model. The carbon-fibre roof, which is hand-painted, features a large VR46 logo in yellow, along with Rossi’s signature. The tailgate is also adorned with the VR46 lettering.

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BMW Memperkenalkan Teknologi eDrive Generasi Keenam

Kumpulan BMW memulakan era baharu dalam mobiliti elektrik dengan memperkenalkan teknologi BMW eDrive generasi keenam. Menerusi acara Tech Days yang berlangsung di Landshut, syarikat itu memberi gambaran mendalam mengenai pembangunan dan pengeluaran bateri voltan tinggi serta sistem pacuan elektrik yang akan digunakan dalam model Neue Klasse. Kenderaan pertama daripada siri Neue Klasse dijangka memasuki pengeluaran siri pada akhir tahun ini di Plant Debrecen, Hungary.

Kemajuan Teknologi Terbaharu

BMW eDrive generasi keenam menampilkan beberapa inovasi utama yang dijangka meningkatkan kecekapan serta prestasi kenderaan elektrik keluaran syarikat itu. Antara pembaharuan yang diperkenalkan termasuk:

Unit Kawalan Pintar Tenaga: Dibangunkan dan dihasilkan di Plant Landshut, unit ini bertindak mengawal pengagihan tenaga, bekalan kuasa serta operasi bateri dengan lebih cekap.
Bateri Voltan Tinggi dengan Sel Silinder: Reka bentuk baharu ini menawarkan peningkatan sebanyak 30 peratus dalam kelajuan pengecasan dan jarak perjalanan, memberikan pengalaman pemanduan lebih efisien.
Fleksibiliti Motor Elektrik: BMW menyepadukan teknologi motor segerak (SSM) dan tak segerak (ASM) untuk mengoptimumkan prestasi serta kecekapan penggunaan tenaga.

Pengecasan Dwi Arah: Bateri generasi keenam ini menyokong teknologi pengecasan dwi arah yang membolehkan tenaga dikembalikan ke grid, meningkatkan keupayaan pengurusan tenaga.
Pengeluaran Global: Bateri voltan tinggi akan dipasang di lima lokasi utama BMW di seluruh dunia, termasuk Jerman, Hungary, China, Mexico dan Amerika Syarikat, sebagai sebahagian daripada strategi pengeluaran global yang mampan.

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BMW Unveils Next-Generation Electric Drive Technology with Neue Klasse

The BMW Group is ushering in a new era of electric mobility with its sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology. At the Tech Days event in Landshut, the company provided insights into the development and production of high-voltage batteries and electric drive systems, all of which will benefit the upcoming Neue Klasse models. The first Neue Klasse vehicle is set to enter series production later this year at Plant Debrecen in Hungary.

Key Technological Advancements

Energy Master Intelligent Control Unit: Developed and produced at Plant Landshut, this unit manages energy distribution, power supply, and battery operation.
High-Voltage Battery with Cylindrical Cells: A new battery design promises a technological leap, offering a 30% increase in charging speed and range.

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BMW Group Malaysia Pacu Mobiliti Elektrik, Memperluaskan Infrastruktur Pengecas di Putrajaya dan Kuala Lumpur

BMW Group Malaysia terus memacu masa hadapan Mobiliti Elektrik di negara ini menerusi penambahan terbaru kepada rangkaian meluas mereka bagi pengecas Kenderaan Elektrik di Putrajaya dan Kuala Lumpur. Berkolaborasi bersama pelbagai Pengendali Stesen Pengecas dan rakan kongsi, pengembangan ini menekankan dedikasi BMW Group Malaysia dalam membawakan pengalaman pemilikan dan penggunaan mobiliti elektrik yang lancar untuk pemilik Kenderaan Elektrik di seluruh negara.

Pada tahun 2024, BMW Group Malaysia telah berjaya memperkenalkan empat kemudahan pengecas Kenderaan Elektrik serba baharu di Putrajaya, yang dibangunkan dengan kerjasama Gentari dan DC Handal, sementara dua lagi kemudahan pengecas turut didirikan di kawasan utama di Kuala Lumpur, dengan kerjasama ChargeEV dan ChargeSini.

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BMW Group Malaysia Expands EV Charging Network in Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur

BMW Group Malaysia continues to drive the future of electrified mobility with the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur. In collaboration with multiple Charge Point Operators and strategic partners, this initiative underscores the company’s commitment to ensuring seamless EV ownership and user experience across Malaysia.

New EV Charging Facilities

In 2024, BMW Group Malaysia successfully introduced four new EV charging facilities in Putrajaya in partnership with Gentari and DC Handal. Additionally, two new charging stations have been established in Kuala Lumpur through collaborations with ChargeEV and ChargeSini.

The latest BMW-supported public charging locations include:

IOI Putrajaya Management Office, Putrajaya (DC Handal)
- One 22 kW AC Charger – RM0.90/kWh
- Six 240 kW DC Chargers – RM1.50/kWh
Pulse Grande Hotel, Putrajaya (DC Handal)
- Two 47 kWh DC Chargers – RM1.00/kWh

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BMW Memperkenalkan Vision Driving Experience dengan Teknologi Heart of Joy

Kumpulan BMW telah memperkenalkan kenderaan ujian berprestasi tinggi terbaharunya, BMW Vision Driving Experience, sebuah prototaip yang direka untuk menolak had keseronokan pemanduan. Walaupun tidak bertujuan untuk pengeluaran besar-besaran, kenderaan konsep ini berfungsi sebagai platform ujian bagi teknologi pemacu termaju dan dinamik pemanduan generasi baharu yang dibangunkan untuk model elektrik di bawah inisiatif Neue Klasse.

Inovasi Teknologi: Heart of Joy

Di tengah-tengah prototaip ini ialah “Heart of Joy,” sistem kawalan canggih yang mentakrifkan semula pengalaman pemanduan elektrik. BMW telah menjalankan ujian ketahanan intensif di Pusat Pemanduan Prestasi BMW di Spartanburg, Amerika Syarikat, untuk menguji keupayaan sistem ini. Dalam sesi pratonton eksklusif, syarikat itu turut memberi gambaran awal tentang bagaimana teknologi ini akan membentuk masa depan model Neue Klasse, yang bakal dilancarkan dari Plant Debrecen BMW di Hungary pada penghujung tahun ini.

Heart of Joy direka untuk meningkatkan pengalaman pemanduan dengan memaksimumkan kecekapan tenaga dan ketepatan kawalan. Unit kawalan utama sistem ini, yang bersaiz kecil dan berwarna hitam, akan digunakan dalam pengeluaran siri meskipun Vision Vehicle itu sendiri tidak akan dipasarkan.

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