BMW Is Letting iX3 Drivers Test Its New Cockpit Tech First
Real BMW iX3 drivers get early access to test Panoramic iDrive and BMW OS X through the Testbirds program.
Real BMW iX3 drivers get early access to test Panoramic iDrive and BMW OS X through the Testbirds program.
Seating position changes the iX3 Panoramic Display entirely -- and silent mode helps more than you might expect.
A 14.6-inch display, a privacy shield, and a camera that watches the driver — all standard on the new 7 Series.
R&D chief Joachim Post confirms the company will deploy Neue Klasse know-how to other members of the BMW Group, but adapted specifically for each brand.
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BMW showcases the new iX3 with Panoramic iDrive at CES 2026—and says it’s the first automaker to integrate Amazon’s Alexa+ technology in-car.
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