BMW Connected joins forces with Baidu Internet of Vehicles on home-to-vehicle cooperation.

Shanghai/Munich. At the CES Asia 2018, BMW China and
Baidu announced the signing of an agreement between BMW Connected and
Baidu Internet of Vehicles on a home-to-vehicle cooperation. This will
further expand the application of BMW Connected – from vehicles and
mobile devices into the digital lives of customers. This service
enables customers to access vehicle information by voice control and
operate relevant functions easily from their home. For example, they
can check fuel levels, lock their car doors via remote control, search
for mobility information stored by BMW Connected and plan routes and
departure times in advance. The voice control function can be
activated simply using certain wake-up words.

The cooperation between BMW Connected and Baidu Internet of Vehicles
provides further evidence of BMW’s “In China, for China” RD
strategy. BMW has been actively building and integrating China’s
digital ecosystem, expanding the implementation of its open innovation
cooperation with leading Chinese high-tech companies, and is committed
to creating a diversified and smart mobility experience for Chinese consumers.

BMW Connected seamlessly integrates vehicles into their users’
digital lives via multiple touchpoints, such as the iPhone and Apple
Watch. It is powered by the BMW Open Mobility Cloud, a highly
flexible, cloud-based system. With BMW Connected, mobility extends
beyond the vehicle. BMW is committed to building a comprehensive
mobility ecosystem and providing intelligent, seamless and
personalised mobility services for customers. BMW Connected was
launched in China in December 2016 and now has over one million
customers and counting. In addition to global services, BMW Connected
also offers a range of services tailored to Chinese customers, such as
making appointments for vehicle repairs and maintenance, an airport
premium service, valet parking, fuel card recharging, a traffic
violation query service and a payment service. BMW Connected is
available on both iOS and Android platforms. The software upgrade
allows BMW Connected to keep expanding its range of services to
develop the local digital ecosystem and promote premium services for
Chinese customers.

Together with automated driving, the ongoing expansion of
connectivity as we approach a digital and emission-free future is one
of the central spheres of activity in which the BMW Group is driving
forward the transformation of the mobility sector as part of its
NUMBER ONE NEXT strategy.