(June 18, 2018) SHANGHAI — BMW opened the Group Shanghai R&D Centre as part of BMW’s Innovation Day China last week. The event showcased BMW’s latest developments in the areas of innovation, digital services, autonomous driving and automotive design.

Following the opening of the Beijing R&D Centre and the laying of the foundation stone for phase II of the Shenyang High-Voltage Battery Centre in May, the new R&D Centre in Shanghai marks another milestone for BMW’s “In China, for China” R&D strategy, illustrating how the BMW Group has further enhanced the R&D network in China.

The BMW Group will continue to increase its R&D investment there. “China has a world-class infrastructure, abundant skills and strong support from the government. As one of the most vibrant cities in China, Shanghai is in touch with the latest trends and represents the cutting edge of technology and innovation.

"It has become the spearhead of innovation for BMW’s R&D network in China and an incubator for future technologies. The Shanghai R&D Centre will focus on autonomous driving, digital services and futuristic design, and will expand collaboration with leading high-tech companies. With its team of experienced and talented professionals, the Shanghai R&D Centre will bring more and more innovative technologies to Chinese customers,” said Jochen Goller, president & CEO, BMW Group Region China.

At the BMW Innovation Day local innovation and technology companies joined the event, sharing views with BMW R&D specialists and demonstrating their achievements. The Technology Office China has been working with Chinese high-tech companies on open innovation projects covering the four aspects of ACES (Automated, Connected, Electrified and Shared) since 2016, with the aim of building a future mobility ecosystem in China.