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…
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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…
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Apple’s new CarPlay Ultra system is finally here, bringing a more immersive version of its in-car interface to production vehicles. But if you’re a BMW driver hoping to get it anytime soon, don’t hold your…
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,…
After a long wait, Apple has finally launched its most advanced in-car technology yet, CarPlay Ultra, marking a significant step forward in smartphone-to-vehicle integration. The first cars to offer the next-generation system are none other…
BMW will introduce the tenth-generation iDrive, known as iDrive X, on the Neue Klasse platform later this year. The iX3 SUV will be the first vehicle to get the upgraded system, but eventually all of…
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