BMW aims to be electrification, connectivity leader

BMW's self-driving cars will retain steering wheels, CEO Harald Krueger says. He is pictured at the 2016 Handelsblatt auto summit. (Reuters)

May 20, 2017 05:00 AM

MUNICH -- BMW will focus on leadership in electric drivetrains and connectivity rather than increasing vehicle sales, CEO Harald Krueger said.

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