BMW R&D Board Member Leads Delegation to Great Wall Motor

[Technical Collaboration] Dr. Puster, Member of the Board of Management for R&D at BMW Group, led a high-level delegation to visit Great Wall Motor, where both parties test-drove multiple vehicle models and discussed potential technical cooperation.

Core Development: First In-Depth Experience by Foreign Automaker of Domestic Premium Vehicle Technology

On March 31, Dr. Puster led his team on a tour of Great Wall Motor's Xushui Manufacturing Plant and test track, where they conducted ride-and-drive evaluations of models including WEY V9X, Tank 700, Tank 500, GWM Mountain 9, and Ora 5, with a particular focus on testing the urban NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) functionality of the V9X.

Key Figures: Highest-Level BMW Technical Delegation in History

The visiting delegation included at least five BMW executives at the vice president level or above, concentrating discussions on core technical topics such as powertrain performance, chassis tuning, all-wheel-drive systems, and off-road capability under complex driving conditions.

Strategic Context: Further Progress on Spotlight Automotive Joint Venture

Both sides exchanged views at Great Wall’s technical center regarding the Spotlight Automotive project and future collaboration directions. However, Great Wall later deleted its official announcement, adding further nuance to this low-key interaction.