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According to foreign media reports, BMW and Mercedes-Benz may work together to develop the next generation of compact models based on the BMW 1-Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. If the negotiations go well, the first jointly produced compact models may be available by 2025, in addition to the cooperation between the two sides will include sharing self-driving technology.

The partnership between Mercedes-Benz and BMW could save the two carmakers billions of dollars in investment costs, including reducing research costs on autopilot systems, thereby sharing patents and jointly developing technology.

It is understood that the two sides are still in the stage of negotiation.

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