Technical Deep Dive: BMW’s New 800-Volt Battery and Charging Architecture
BMW’s new Gen6 battery brings 800-volt charging, 400 kW peaks, improved thermal control, and native bidirectional power support.
BMW’s new Gen6 battery brings 800-volt charging, 400 kW peaks, improved thermal control, and native bidirectional power support.
BMW’s Gesture Control promised futuristic interaction, but real drivers found it slower, awkward, and less reliable than simple physical controls.
BMW’s newest CarPlay integration fully supports Apple Maps with access to Panoramic Vision and HUD displays.
The BMW iX3 lacks a dedicated Dog Mode, but its sensors, remote monitoring, and automatic climate logic quietly protect pets and passengers.
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BMW cars can remember your last driving mode, but Sport mode is the one exception due to homologation rules. A new Routines feature offers a simple workaround.
BMW’s U.S. models use red turn signals due to regulatory and hardware differences, though software and unified parts could change that in the future.
BMW’s new iX3 introduces Symbiotic Drive, a hands-off Level 2 system approved under DCAS that blends driver input with advanced automation.
In the late 1980s and early ’90s, BMW faced one of its toughest challenges yet — a surging Lexus brand, a collapsing exchange rate, and stricter emissions rules. Here’s how BMW clawed its way back to dominance in the U.S. luxury market.
BMW’s standard color options often get overshadowed by flashy Individual paints. But these five underrated factory choices prove subtle can still be stunning.
BMW is making fewer than 2,000 units for the whole world, and Canada is getting a small slice of the production run.
BMW earns DCAS certification for its Neue Klasse driver assistance systems, debuting with the iX3 and expanding across future models.