iDrive X

Apple CarPlay has become a non-negotiable feature for most buyers, and BMW supports it across nearly the entire lineup. But once you dig into the details—especially on the new iDrive X system—there are still some…

During the media launch of the new BMW iX3 in Sotogrande, Spain, one unexpected topic kept surfacing in every conversation with engineers and journalists: dog mode. Not range, not charging speed, not suspension tuning—dog mode….

BMW’s cars give you more control than ever over how they drive, but not every setting sticks the way you’d expect. During discussions with BMW engineers at the iX3 media launch, the topic of “…

For more than two decades, the iDrive controller has been part of BMW’s identity. It started as a controversial idea, but over time became second nature to millions of drivers. The rotary knob let you…

While many automakers are racing to strip away physical controls in favor of all-digital interiors, BMW says its approach is guided by real-world usage data collected from millions of vehicles. That data, according to the…

As Apple rolls out its next-generation CarPlay Ultra, many automakers are rushing to integrate it across their lineups. BMW, however, is taking a different stance. At least part of the reason might come down to…

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…

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…

With the introduction of the 2026 BMW iX3, the SUV based on BMW’s revolutionary new Neue Klasse architecture, comes a lot of new technology. Between the wild new Panoramic Vision display, lack of a traditional…

BMW’s increased focus on “digitalization” has inevitably turned off fans of physical controls. But the gadgetry and computer wizardry reaches new heights with the introduction of the Neue Klasse BMW iX3. Here, BMW redefines what…