BMW Claims iDrive X Users Don’t Miss The Physical Knob
Early feedback from those who have sat inside the new BMW iX3 surprisingly reveals people are ok with losing the iDrive rotary dial.
Early feedback from those who have sat inside the new BMW iX3 surprisingly reveals people are ok with losing the iDrive rotary dial.
BMW's Alexa+ integration brings conversational AI to Neue Klasse. We tested it extensively in the iX3 at CES 2026—here's what you need to know.
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.
BMW’s newest CarPlay integration fully supports Apple Maps with access to Panoramic Vision and HUD displays.
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The BMW iX3 lacks a dedicated Dog Mode, but its sensors, remote monitoring, and automatic climate logic quietly protect pets and passengers.
BMW cars can remember your last driving mode, but Sport mode is the one exception due to homologation rules. A new Routines feature offers a simple workaround.
BMW says goodbye to the iDrive controller. Here’s why it will be gone, what replaces it, and how iDrive X changes the way you drive.
The app is compatible with infotainments that run on iDrive 8.5, 9, and X.
BMW Says Data, Not Design Trends, Decides Which Physical Buttons Stay in Its Cars
BMW doesn't think Apple CarPlay Ultra has what it takes to replace iDrive, and says the data agrees.
Why BMW Is Keeping the Physical Volume Knob in the iX3 and Future Models.