BMW is discontinuing its in-car fuel payment feature in Europe, just months after introducing the convenient technology through the iDrive system. The decision, confirmed by BMW following a report by BimmerToday, and direct inquiry to…
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,…
Waze has rolled out a long-awaited feature with version 5.4.0, allowing users to see turn-by-turn navigation directly in their vehicle’s digital instrument cluster. This update, now available on iOS via CarPlay, marks the first time…
Love it or loathe it, the future of car interiors is mostly about screens. BMW is ready to deliver the goods and cater to the smartphone-loving audience. With iDrive X, jumbo-sized displays mounted front and…
The newest iDrive iteration is almost here. BMWBLOG got to take an up-close and personal tour with Christian Bauer, Head of BMW Group User Interface Design, who showed us around the different elements and gave…
In 2001, BMW introduced the iDrive in the 7 Series (E65) to streamline the user experience for in-car functions such as radio, navigation, and air conditioning. There was also voice control for specific applications. However,…
BMW has announced a new advancement in in-car digital services, allowing customers in Germany to pay for fuel and parking directly from their vehicles. This new feature is available immediately for vehicles equipped with BMW…
In today’s automotive landscape, where vehicles are becoming increasingly laden with technological features, a new question emerges: Are car owners feeling overwhelmed by the tech that’s supposed to make their driving experience better? The J.D….
BMW’s current infotainment technology still feels fresh, having been introduced just three years ago. It has already been updated (iDrive 8.5 or iDrive 9.0 depending on the model) but a whole new system is coming…
The European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) plans to introduce new rules in January 2026 that will require new cars to have more physical controls to be eligible for the maximum five-star safety rating….
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