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BMW cars are moving autonomously in the plant

Before self-driving cars become a reality on the roads around the world, some manufacturers have decided to use this feature to increase production efficiency. One of the places where self-driving cars are moving without drivers is BMW’s factories in Dingolfing and Leipzig.

In these plants, the 5 Series and 7 Series models, after assembly, move independently along a marked route from the production area to a small test track and then to the finishing area. It is an Automated Driving In-Plant (AFW) system, and the vehicles move thanks to LiDAR sensors placed along the route, which cooperate with an external motion planner and an environmental model that controls the vehicle’s movement.

BMW plans to equip the Leipzig plant so that in the future 80 percent of the cars produced at this plant can move autonomously. The plan is also to expand this system to other plants.

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BMW X3 got a new M Performance kit

BMW has not yet revealed the X3 M, and the Bavarian company has made an effort to prepare a special M Performance package for X3 model owners. These are components made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), high-strength aramid and high-gloss polyurethane that make the car sportier than ever.

This package is compatible with the M Sport Package bodykit and the M Sport Package Pro package. This includes a new gloss black front splitter, M Sport bumper, radiator grill, side mirrors, Frozen black side decals and carbon fuel tank cap, rear sports bumper, new diffuser and a large roof spoiler. All these components are painted in glossy black, but the spoiler can also be obtained in body color. The company also offers carbon tailpipes, characteristic of the M2 M50 xDrive.

The interior of the car is decorated with M Performance sill plates made of carbon or aluminum, stainless steel pedals, and special floor mats with contrasting thread. BMW also offers an anodized aluminum lock button with a color M logo, as well as a new key holder made of Alcantara and leather.

The BMW X3 M50 xDrive is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine with mild hybrid technology, which develops 399 hp (293 kW) and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. It is mounted on a set of 22-inch “Y” rims, and a 20-inch set is also available.

There are chances that the BMW X3 M50 xDrive with M Performance parts could remain the sportiest version of the internal combustion engine model, as the BMW M version could be reserved for the upcoming Neue Klasse iX3, which arrives next year with an all-electric drive.

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2025 BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition

It has been a quarter of a century when, in the era of luxury SUVs, the Bavarian manufacturer launched its first SUV, the BMW X5. Now, for the 25th birthday of this model, BMW has revealed a special edition, the BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition.

The X5 Silver Anniversary Edition is finished in a unique Lime Rock Gray and is equipped with the xOffroad equipment package, which includes an air suspension with a mechanical differential lock on the rear axle and additional chassis protection (standard). The ground clearance has also been increased, and the driver is offered four new driving modes: xSnow, xSand, xGravel and xRocks. Each has preset settings for suspension height, traction control, shifting, throttle response and other parameters. There is also the xOffroad camera, which works at speeds of up to 35 km/h, showing the surroundings and making it easier for the driver to choose a better path.

Inside, buyers can choose leather-trimmed seats in Black, Cognac, Coffee or Silverstone Sensafin, while the carbon fiber trim is taken from the X5 M60i and X5 M Competition models. There is also a head-up display and a Harman Kardon surround sound system.

BMW will produce around 1,000 cars and production will start in August. It will be available only for the US market at a price of $81,075.

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