Automated Valet Parking incl. autonomous driving and charging

Image film as part of the Winter Technic Drive event in Sölden. The BMW X1 is shown in winter conditions.

Image film as part of the Winter Technic Drive event in Sölden. The BMW X1 is shown in winter conditions.

The video starts at sunrise. Both cars are standing in a snow covered setting and the camera moves slowly over them. After that, a close-up of the front lights follows and the turning on of the lights is perfectly in sync with the music. Other interior detail shots of both cars come next, followed by exterior (detail) shots. A shot from behind shows the now sunlit mountains in the back. The reflexion of the lights can be seen, illustrating that they are now preparing to drive. After a short look at the snow covered mountains, the driver’s hand can be seen controlling the car. Dynamic (drone)shots follow the cars as they drive on white roads. A variety of shots – wide to close up – demonstrate the cars as they drive and drift alone and together on the snow. At the end, a drone shot shows the cars slowly moving towards their original position and the logo fades in, the sun is now almost setting down again.

The Film outlines the teamwork between Renzo Vitale and Hans Zimmer during the design and production of the BMW i car sounds. We show clips from Hans Zimmer's studio and from the BMW Sound Lab, where Renzo and Hans Zimmer test their creations. During the drive, the results are discussed in action. Viewers are given an insight into the cooperation between BMW and Hans Zimmer. the trailer contains scenes of the Vision M Next, in whose sound design Hans Zimmer played a major role

In order to be tested to receive 5 Stars in Euro NCAP's safety evaluation, the vehicle must be put through 4 total vehicle crash tests, plus active safety tests on the track as well as component tests. This side (barrier) test demonstrates the top performance of the iX as well as presenting BMW's first production implementation of a center airbag to further limit interaction on the far side of the vehicle.

BMW AEON Robot at Plant Leipzig, Operation areas Battery Assembly and Componet Manufacturing.

BMW Group Plant Munich is ready for the production of the next vehicle generation. The manufacturing equipment has been installed in the new body shop and assembly line, and functional checks have been successfully completed. During this so-called "Common Function Test," every system undergoes dry runs, in which production planners and plant technicians put the machinery through its paces. All production steps are executed without any parts in the system. Cycle by cycle, an invisible vehicle takes shape. Although no actual car is produced, this process provides the certainty that everything operates seamlessly and as planned.

The BMW Group is industrialising its Virtual Factory, with production planners continuously scaling applications in the digital twins of over 30 production sites to accelerate production planning worldwide. What once required several weeks of real-world modifications and testing can now be precisely simulated in the BMW Group's Virtual Factory.

For every launch, it is essential to verify that the new product fits on the production line and does not collide with its surroundings at any point. In the BMW Group's Virtual Factory, the collision check is digital, automated and fast, using construction data combined with 3D scans. The movement and rotation of a vehicle through the production lines are precisely simulated, allowing the system to automatically check for possible collisions. What now takes just three days to simulate virtually previously required almost four weeks of real testing.

The film showcases the rapid transformation of the automotive industry and poses the question: How fast will the transition to electromobility progress? It first highlights the increasing demand for electric vehicles, accompanied by dynamic production imagery. The growing BEV share in the production network is illustrated through key milestones. The film emphasises production flexibility, demonstrating BMW's ability to adapt quickly to market developments with its ICE, hybrid, and BEV plants. The global expansion of electromobility is highlighted by the establishment of new fully electric production sites in Debrecen (2025) and Munich (2027). The film concludes with BMW Group's vision: "We don't predict the future - we build it." The future of electromobility is not just anticipated - it is actively shaped.