BMW seeks digital lead over Tesla, Audi with 5G-capable iX

BMW iX — BMW says the iX’s exterior design is clear and minimalist. Like the 4 Series and i4, the SUV has a vertical grille, which is where cameras and radars for the advanced driver assistance system are installed. (Uwe Fischer)

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Edoardo Nastri

December 16, 2021 05:00 AM

BMW has packed its iX with enough computing power and data processing to classify it as a “rolling smart device,” a spokesman said.

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