BMW looks at time as ultimate luxury

Ian Robertson: BMW is committed to development of “highly automated” vehicles for “when driving is no fun,” in situations such as traffic jams. (GLENN TRIEST)

January 13, 2015 05:00 AM

DETROIT -- Time is one of the most sought-after luxuries, and the auto industry is using technology to give customers more of it, says Ian Robertson, BMW AG board member for sales and marketing.

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