I don't understand why so many are upset with this. It sounds almost like a deep seated hate towards Toyota for what reason I don't know.
It's real simple guys. Company A (BMW) is coming together to share technology with company B (Toyota) who will also bring a different technology to the table. From this melting pot of great technology, company A will build a car and company B will also build their version as well. What's the big deal? If you don't like Toyota then buy the BMW version. It will still be a BMW. Auto manufactures share and sell technology as a business all the time. They share engine, transmission, suspension and all kinds of technology ALL THE TIME! This is a good thing as it will make the cost of developing these technologies more affordable to BMW and TOYOTA, which will make the cost of their products more affordable to the consumers.
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