Driving Into The Future: Mercedes And BMW Partner With Qualcomm For Ultra-Connected Cars

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedans are expected to utilize Qualcomm Technologies’ latest Snapdragon Automotive Connectivity Platforms for always on, and always connected in-vehicle experiences.

It will also use Snapdragon Auto Connectivity Platforms for 5G connectivity to bring ultra-fast and seamless connectivity to vehicles with new BMW iDrive generation "QuickSelect” and new Operating Systems 8.5 and 9.

BMW Group and Qualcomm Technologies are co-developing a comprehensive, open and scalable ADAS system ranging from New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), Level 2 Advanced Driving Assistance Systems to Level 3 High Automated Driving functionalities to expand the accessibility of safer self-driving.

These will be based on the Snapdragon Ride Platform with an integrated Ride Vision software stack and the first L2+ systems are expected to be available beginning in 2025.

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