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BMW, Toyota to extend technical collaboration

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BMW and Toyota are extending their partnership, from simply creating "next-generation environment-friendly technologies" in December 2011 to as far as developing a sports car in the future.

Six months after announcing their intention to work together on next-generation lithium-battery technologies, both carmakers have agreed to expand their collaborative efforts.

"We aim to further strengthen our competitive position in sustainable future technologies," said BMW AG board chairman Norbert Reithofer. "Toyota and the BMW Group share the same strategic vision of sustainable individual future mobility. Together, we have a great opportunity to continue leading our industry through this transformation."

Besides the planned joint development on the architecture and components for a future sports vehicle, BMW and Toyota will also team up on the development of a fuel-cell system, powertrain electrification, and lightweight technologies.

"BMW and Toyota both want to make ever-better cars," said Toyota Motor Corporation president Akio Toyoda. "Toyota is strong in environment-friendly hybrids and fuel cells. I believe BMW's strength is developing sports cars. I get so excited thinking about the cars that will result from this relationship."

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  • neutral 11 months ago
     
    Toyobimmer? Will they produce twin cars like the BRZ & 86? Luxury or not? Toyota will be the winner if they will make twin cars. Imagine a Toyota with BMW engine, that's a bargain! And if the nameplate is BMW, ngek, toyota lang yan eh, mahal!
       
  • Feeter Silverster 11 months ago
     
    Maybe Toyota will help BMW make a Ferrari FF counterpart. Everybody's into sports coupe!
       
  • 16c galibier 11 months ago
     
    Nice partnership between the two companies. So with Toyota's high quality vehicles and BMW's ultra-luxury cars for sure we'll be seeing a new breed cars sooner or later.
       
  • mindkinetic 11 months ago
     
    BMW ultimate driving machine the Toyota Way = Topnotch handling and suspension tougness in a car impregnated with engine efficiency
       
  • 17Sphynx17 11 months ago
     
    So they will eventually have a sports package for that specific car called "TRD M" hehe! =)

    It's difficult to merge toyota and BMW but it seems the branding sounds like it works for their performance arms. =)
       
  • neutral 11 months ago
     
    It would be better if the luxury brand of Toyota(Lexus) will team up with BMW because they are both in the same category. Whatever comes up with their project will certainly be called luxury car be it sporty, hybrid, etc. Toyota or Lexus can copy the diesel technology of BMW while BMW, the hybrid technology of Toyota.
       
  • joab565 11 months ago
     
    These two company should spearhead the development of future cars.
       
  • spherion03 11 months ago
     
    As long as they secure the supplies of cars first before they start 'overhyping' it, like the Toyota 86.
       
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