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…
During the media launch of the new BMW iX3 in Sotogrande, Spain, one unexpected topic kept surfacing in every conversation with engineers and journalists: dog mode. Not range, not charging speed, not suspension tuning—dog mode….
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 has become the first German automaker to receive certification under the new United Nations DCAS regulation, a framework that sets international standards for driver assistance systems from Level 2 upward. DCAS—short for Driver Control…
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…
At a time when many performance brands are reconfiguring their powertrains to meet stricter emissions regulations, BMW M is taking a different path. According to a recent Autocar interview with M division boss Frank van…
It is often said that BMW’s future success primarily depends on advancements in sustainable technologies, like battery electric powertrains and hydrogen fuel cells. However, the Bavarian automaker is also making equally consequential investments in software,…
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