Tech
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,…
Surya Solanki / June 1, 2025
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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…
Horatiu Boeriu / May 15, 2025
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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…
Surya Solanki / April 20, 2025
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A few years ago, BMW made waves by teaming up with Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer to give its electric vehicles a futuristic soundtrack. Now, the BMW Sound Design Studio is stepping things up for…
Adrian Padeanu / April 14, 2025
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How BMW Redesigned the iDrive X for Chinese Drivers
by Horatiu Boeriu / Date: March 28, 2025
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BMW has announced a strategic partnership with Huawei to integrate the tech giant’s HarmonyOS NEXT into its next-generation Neue Klasse electric vehicles produced in China. As and addition to Apple CarPlay, starting in 2026 Huawei…
Horatiu Boeriu / March 17, 2025
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At 17.9 inches, the central display for BMW’s new infotainment system is a full three inches bigger than that in current models. However, the expansion ends here. Speaking with Motor Authority, Chief Development Officer Frank Weber said there…
Adrian Padeanu / January 23, 2025
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Since last year, we’ve been reporting on the possibility of a front passenger screen for future BMWs. Our Munich sources share more details about how the already screen-heavy iDrive X could boast an extra display….
Adrian Padeanu / January 14, 2025
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In an exclusive interview, BMW’s Head of Design, Adrian Van Hooydonk, shares a fascinating look into the future of the BMW brand at CES 2025. With BMW set to debut its highly anticipated Neue Klasse…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 10, 2025
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Roundtable events are a good way for higher-ups in any organization to let slip morsels of information that got overlooked for the press release. Particularly when the roundtable involves someone like Frank Weber, CTO and…
Steven Paul / January 10, 2025
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BMW has gone to great lengths to explain what’s new and improved with iDrive X. However, it intentionally omitted an important fact about its upcoming infotainment system: the size of its touchscreen. Naturally, we decided…
Adrian Padeanu / January 9, 2025