BMW Celebrates Its Centenary
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In 2016, BMW celebrated its centenary under the theme "The Next 100 Years." At the centenary event held in Munich on Monday, Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of BMW AG, stated that the BMW Group is always in pursuit of the best solutions. He emphasized that their spirit of collaboration is deeply embedded in their corporate culture and leadership.
The Future of BMW
So, what does the future hold for BMW? To answer this question, BMW discussed current technologies that are moving closer to self-driving capabilities. In the near future, vehicles will be able to drive themselves.
Introducing the Vision Next 100
Presenting the BMW Vision Next 100—a sedan designed for the future, as BMW believes that sports cars are a strong point of their brand. This vehicle can change its personality at the push of a button. Utilizing Alive Geometry, Boost, and Ease, drivers can choose between manual control or letting the car take over, with the interior adapting according to the driver's preferences.
Driving Modes
When selecting Boost, the car focuses on the driver, providing everything needed for a remarkable driving experience. For instance, it assists the driver in choosing the best route, steering point, and speed.
Choosing the Ease mode will alter the interior. The steering wheel and central console retract, headrests rotate, and the seats turn to allow the driver and passenger to face each other.
Statements from BMW Experts
Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Design Group, stated, "As a designer, if you can imagine something, there’s a good chance it can become a reality." He added, "Our goal with the BMW Vision Next 100 is to showcase a scenario of the future that people can experience."
