Will We Miss the iDrive Controller?
For more than two decades, the iDrive controller has been part of BMW’s identity. It started as a controversial idea, but over time became second nature to millions of drivers. The rotary knob let you…
For more than two decades, the iDrive controller has been part of BMW’s identity. It started as a controversial idea, but over time became second nature to millions of drivers. The rotary knob let you…
BMW’s best designs offer something unique, tip to tail. At both ends, there’s huge ability to leave a lasting impression on owners and onlookers alike: lighting. Today, we’re talking about lights on the backside. From…
Buying a used BMW in 2025 is a lot easier than it used to be. Many of the brand’s best modern models have dropped to reasonable prices compared to COVID-19 days, yet still feel every…
BMW has long been celebrated for building machines that engage the driver. But just as impressive as what’s under the hood is what’s inside the cabin. Across decades and model lines, BMW interiors have blended…
Continental’s ExtremeContact Sport landed in 2017 and quickly became a go-to UHP tire for drivers who wanted daily livability with some track headroom. Its 2022 successor, the ExtremeContact Sport 02, pushes that brief further. We…
The show or display law — or, in complete legalese, a specific amendment to Title 49, Part 591 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or 49 CFR Part 591 — is an interesting piece of…
Marketing is a tough gig. You have to walk the line between attention-getting and enduring, keeping it catchy without getting too kitsch. BMW hit gold with “The Ultimate Driving Machine,” which arrived in the 1970s…
The BMW E46 3 Series received a lot of praise over the years, from journalists to forum members and everyone in between. But over twenty years after the car debuted: is it still worth getting…
The BMW B47 is a turbocharged inline-four diesel engine that debuted in 2014 as part of BMW’s modular B-series engine family, replacing the N47. It’s a versatile unit found in a wide range of models:…
Your BMW has more than one personality hiding behind a single button — or in newer models, an iDrive menu. Comfort, Sport, and Eco Pro are the classics, but recent BMWs also add Personal and…