It seems everywhere you look on the internet today, someone is mourning the loss of physical controls and buttons in their new vehicles. Most end up getting replaced by digital controls. But there’s one button…
Apple CarPlay has been championed as an essential feature for many modern car buyers. A must-have that shapes purchasing decisions and sparks fierce debate online. But according to BMW’s data, the reality looks very different….
Screens have quickly become the centerpiece of modern car interiors. As automakers race to add more digital real estate, the conversation is shifting from what’s possible to what’s practical — and, where the line should…
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…
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…
Are you a passionate Driver of an X3, X1/iX1, X2/iX2, MINI Cooper and Countryman with the latest ID9 Head Unit, or a 7 Series with a Theatre Screen? Or do you have access to another…
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…
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