BMW shifts past diesel woes with electric push

BMW is setting its sights on the future, with plans to boost spending on electric cars and self-driving features in an effort to move on from the German auto industry’s diesel woes.

A day after agreeing to upgrade newer diesel cars and offer trade-in incentives on older models, BMW underscored its focus on managing the transition to an era of electric-powered robo-taxis. The Munich-based manufacturer has also taken on a more combative tone, pointing the finger at rivals Volkswagen AG and Daimler AG as being behind the curve.

“No established competitor has been able to put as many electrified vehicles onto the