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BMW plans urban driver-assistance features for 2027

Technology · First reported 2 Nov, 20:03 · Updated 20:22

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BMW says it will begin expanding its navigation-guided, partially automated driving capabilities to urban settings in 2027, starting in Germany. The system is described as handling city traffic and maneuvers including turns, lane changes and roundabouts.

  • BMW says urban driving assistance is planned to start in 2027, first in Germany, with other markets to follow.
  • The system is described as navigation-guided and partially automated, helping steer, accelerate and slow the vehicle.
  • Reported capabilities include handling city traffic, turns, lane changes and roundabouts while traveling to a set destination.
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Planned start
2027
First market
Germany
System description
Navigation-guided, partially automated driving
Reported city-driving functions
Turns, lane changes, city traffic and roundabouts

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