QNX technology will be integrated into BMW’s new vehicle generation “Neue Klasse” to support safety-critical systems across the car maker’s next-generation model line-up.
The milestone builds on the multi-year agreement between QNX and BMW Group, to develop and deploy SAE Level 2/2+ driver assistance systems across multiple vehicle lines.
The Neue Klasse represents the next evolution of that collaboration, with QNX’s foundational software now serving as the core safety layer for BMW’s radically reimagined vehicle architecture.
“BMW’s Neue Klasse marks a significant step forward in SDV innovation, and we’re honored that QNX foundational software will play a central role in enabling its safety-critical systems,” said John Wall, President, QNX.
“Our real-time operating system is engineered to meet the highest standards of functional safety, reliability, and performance. By powering the digital nervous system of these vehicles, QNX is helping BMW deliver a new era of intelligent mobility – where software-defined architectures enable continuous innovation, secure domain separation, and fail-operational capabilities across every zone of the car.”
BMW Group’s Neue Klasse introduces a digital nervous system powered by four high-performance computing units – known as “Superbrains” – that manage core functions such as automated driving, infotainment, driving dynamics, and vehicle operations.
QNX’s real-time operating system and hypervisor technologies, used by 24 of the top 25 EV automakers and embedded in more than 275 million vehicles on the road today, will enable deterministic performance, secure domain separation, and fail-operational capabilities across these mission-critical domains.
“The Neue Klasse is not just a new vehicle – it’s a complete redefinition of our product and technology strategy,” said Chris Salzmann, Vice President, Software Platforms Safe-POSIX, Real-time, BMW Group.
“With four central computing units delivering 20 times the processing power of previous generations, we’ve created a platform that decouples hardware from software and enables rapid integration of AI, over-the-air updates, and advanced safety systems. Trusted partners like QNX are essential to the market success of our products. Their proven expertise in safety-critical software gives us the confidence to scale innovation across our global portfolio while maintaining the highest standards of security and performance.”
