I finally did something I’d been putting off for years: I took my 1M to Precision Sport Industries in Orlando and gave it the kind of maintenance attention most owners talk about, but don’t always…
BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive platform is the company’s most comprehensive redesign of its battery, power electronics, and charging systems since the original i3. Unlike earlier generations, which evolved through incremental changes, Gen6 introduces a new battery…
Gesture Control never arrived quietly. BMW introduced it in 2015 on the then-new G11 7 Series, framing it as the next step in keeping a driver’s eyes on the road and hands free of extra…
Apple CarPlay has become a non-negotiable feature for most buyers, and BMW supports it across nearly the entire lineup. But once you dig into the details—especially on the new iDrive X system—there are still some…
BMW’s cars give you more control than ever over how they drive, but not every setting sticks the way you’d expect. During discussions with BMW engineers at the iX3 media launch, the topic of “…
A U.S.-spec BMW parked in Germany always stands out. It’s not the plate or the trunk badge. It’s the rear light. European cars signal with a crisp amber flash. American cars signal with red, which…
BMW has cleared an important hurdle on the way to its next generation of assisted driving. The company is now the first carmaker in Germany to receive international approval under UN Regulation No. 171 (DCAS…
BMW sells a lot of cars in the U.S. these days. In fact, at last count, the marque moved 371,346 cars and SUVs last year. It didn’t happen overnight; fifty years ago, BMW of North…
BMW’s color palette rarely disappoints. While an ever-growing portfolio of special BMW Individual colors is partially to blame, the “standard issue” color range leaves little to be desired. And, while we don’t think the Individual…
BMW prefers to keep some mystery around just how exclusive its latest Competition Sport models are. In the past, the M division would disclose production numbers from the outset, but not anymore. With every new…
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