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BMW steps back from Level 3 autonomous driving in its iX tech flagship

BMW has not confirmed yet whether the first iX buyers will be able to upgrade their vehicle to Level 3 capability.
November 12, 2020 11:14 AM

BMW will not initially offer "eyes-off" Level 3 autonomous driving in the iX flagship electric SUV. The admission is further evidence that German automakers are struggling with the shift to unsupervised driving.

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