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All-electric BMW iX and i4 first BMWs with 5G support

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The all-electric BMW iX and i4 are the first BMWs with available 5G support via Personal eSIM. Personal eSIM allows a customer to add a BMW iX or i4 to an existing mobile phone plan, thus taking advantage of the vehicle’s 5G antenna and enabling an in-car WiFi hotspot. Digital Key Plus. eDrive Zones.

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BMW integrates Ubigi’s global Personal eSIM solution for premium connectivity – ET Auto

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BMW customers in France and Germany can activate the Personal eSIM of their vehicle with Transatel’s Ubigi 5G data plans to enjoy additional infotainment features and WiFi connectivity, irrespective of their primary network operator for their regular smartphone subscription. and 9 with the option Personal eSIM (SA6PA).

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BMW Group partners with Dassault Systemes for shared innovations in future engineering – ET Auto

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Velizy Villacoublay, France and Munich: Dassault Systemesand BMW Group have embarked on a long-term strategic partnership to develop BMW Group’s future engineering platform featuring Dassault Systemes ’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform at its core.

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Garmin’s Q1 results beat on strong demand for fitness, auto products – ET Auto

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In the first quarter, it launched Forerunner 165 series, the latest addition to Garmin’s wearable lineup of GPS running smartwatches, fitted with personalized adaptive training plans. Revenue at its fitness segment, which offers wearable like smartwatches, surged 40% to USD 342.9 Garmin’s adjusted profit of USD 1.42

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BMW Group Launches car sharing service “ReachNow” in Seattle

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Following a successful pilot program, BMW Group has launched ReachNow, a free-floating premium car sharing service, in Seattle. The initial fleet of 370 vehicles, including the BMW i3, the BMW 3 Series and the MINI Cooper, will be located on the streets of Seattle for immediate use. Renting your own vehicle via ReachNow.

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Uno Minda brings Clarton’s premium C80 trumpet horn to Indian aftermarket – ET Auto

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Renowned global premium OEMs such as BMW, Mercedes, and Rolls Royce favor these horns, underscoring their exceptional quality and immense potential, the release said. Operating on a 12-volt power supply, the C80 horn requires a shallow current of 3.5A to give such a powerful yet pleasant sound.

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Evolution of in-car display tech: From instrument clusters to pillar-to-pillar screens – ET Auto

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Touchscreens, ranging from 7 inches to a massive 31 inches on the BMW i7 or even more, are now becoming a commonplace in modern vehicles. Beyond entertainment Infotainment screens have become the focal point of the car’s interior, offering a centralized hub for navigation, entertainment, and vehicle controls.

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