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If it were up to BMW, owners would probably never leave their cars. There’s always something to do, even after arriving at your destination. For example, you can play video games on the infotainment display…
Adrian Padeanu / October 7, 2025
Car Tips
Your BMW has more than one personality hiding behind a single button — or in newer models, an iDrive menu. Comfort, Sport, and Eco Pro are the classics, but recent BMWs also add Personal and…
Steven Paul / August 12, 2025
News
Have you ever wanted a direct line to the developers at BMW Group to share your thoughts on the BMW/MINI App? Now you can. By becoming a crowd tester for BMW’s latest digital products, you…
Horatiu Boeriu / August 23, 2024
Car Tips
Even if you’re a die-hard BMW enthusiast, it isn’t always easy to tell between the myriad different iDrive versions currently out and about. With updates coming fast and furiously over the last couple years, it’s…
Steven Paul / August 14, 2024
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No iDrive 8.5 for BMW 2, 3 and 4 Series, For Now
by Horatiu Boeriu / Date: October 25, 2023
BMW X5
BMW introduced the X5 Li in China in March 2022 and it’s already giving the elongated high-end SUV a Life Cycle Impulse. That might seem rushed, but it makes sense considering the local BMW Brilliance…
Adrian Padeanu / August 24, 2023
2 Series
The iDrive 8.5 upgrades continue to be a hot topic in the BMW community. The Bavarians have recently shared a list of vehicles which will get the new Operating System 8.5 but the BMW 2…
Horatiu Boeriu / August 9, 2023
Car Tips
Earlier this year, BMW introduced its most recent operating system, iDrive 8.5 featuring QuickSelect. Naturally, customers eagerly inquired about the availability of the upgrade and when they could access it. The roll-out has been somewhat…
Horatiu Boeriu / July 31, 2023
Car Tips
BMW’s latest operating system, BMW Operating System 8.5 with QuickSelect, enhances the user experience with upgraded functionality. The system is available exclusively for vehicles equipped with the Head Unit High 5 (MGU 22) that utilizes…
Dylan Smith / July 15, 2023
News
BMW of North America announced today that certain models will get the iDrive 8.5 operating system starting this July. The BMW Operating System 8.5 will be implemented in the following BMW models: iX, i4, and…
Horatiu Boeriu / May 22, 2023
Car Tips
iDrive 8 has only been around for a couple of years, having debuted in mid-2021 in the iX and i4 electric vehicles. Except for a few models such as the 1 Series, Z4, 5 Series,…
Adrian Padeanu / April 20, 2023