The BMW has announced a new restructuring plan that puts Al at the centre of the company’s strategy, warning major changes in management and the range of vehicles.
The company aims to make more extensive use of AI in the development of cars, purchases, production and post-market services.
As part of the plan, BMW will cut 20% management positions and management levels by mid-2027.
BMW financialist Walter Mertl named it. AI in autonomouss as a radical change, which can accelerate processes and reduce company structures.
Changes will also affect model vehicles.
BMW has announced that the 2 Active Tourer series will have no successor, while the company plans to focus more resources on electric vehicles.
One of the new models will be a compact and affordable electric vehicle for the European market, planned for 2028 as part of the Neue Class line.
BMW is also developing a volunteer retirement programme in Germany, which, according to Reuters, could affect some 8,000 jobs.
The company intends that the combination of AI, a smaller management structure and a more focused set of models increase efficiency and profitability. /Telegraphy/