BMW 503: The Forgotten Luxury Sibling to the Iconic BMW 507
Why the BMW 503 deserves recognition alongside the legendary 507
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We Insured a BMW 1M Through Hagerty — Here’s What It Actually Cost
Real Hagerty insurance costs for a BMW 1M, including agreed value, deductible, storage requirements, and pricing vs a Cayman GTS.
What My 30,000-Mile BMW 1M Actually Needed at PSI Orlando
A full preventive refresh on a low-mile 1M — diff, hardware, exhaust, N54 service, brakes, and steering — to keep it sharp for years to come.
Technical Deep Dive: BMW’s New 800-Volt Battery and Charging Architecture
BMW’s new Gen6 battery brings 800-volt charging, 400 kW peaks, improved thermal control, and native bidirectional power support.
Why BMW Gesture Control Failed to Win Over Drivers
BMW’s Gesture Control promised futuristic interaction, but real drivers found it slower, awkward, and less reliable than simple physical controls.
Only Apple CarPlay Maps Gets Full Support in BMW’s Latest iDrive X
BMW’s newest CarPlay integration fully supports Apple Maps with access to Panoramic Vision and HUD displays.
BMW iX3: Why There’s Still No Dog Mode—and What the SUV Does Instead
The BMW iX3 lacks a dedicated Dog Mode, but its sensors, remote monitoring, and automatic climate logic quietly protect pets and passengers.
Why the BMW iX3 Won’t Save Sport Mode as Your Default Driving Mode
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.
Why BMW’s U.S. Tail Lights Are Red — And Europe’s Stay Amber
BMW’s U.S. models use red turn signals due to regulatory and hardware differences, though software and unified parts could change that in the future.
Inside BMW’s New Symbiotic Drive Tech: Hands-Off Driving Comes to the iX3
BMW’s new iX3 introduces Symbiotic Drive, a hands-off Level 2 system approved under DCAS that blends driver input with advanced automation.
How Lexus Nearly Broke BMW — and How BMW Fought Back
In the late 1980s and early ’90s, BMW faced one of its toughest challenges yet — a surging Lexus brand, a collapsing exchange rate, and stricter emissions rules. Here’s how BMW clawed its way back to dominance in the U.S. luxury market.
