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CES 2017: New Generation BMW 5 Series Showcased With Self Driving Tech
Sameer Contractor
Jan 6, 2017, 12:13 AM
The Consumer Electronics Show 2017 (CES 2017) is one of the biggest tech gatherings globally and certainly has some of the brightest minds in the business showcasing future technologies. With cars increasingly getting populated with technology, it is BMW showcasing its self driving tech on the new generation 5 Series at the annual show.
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