BMW, a brand synonymous with sheer driving pleasure, has been known for its rear-wheel-drive vehicles that promise dynamic performance. However, the automotive landscape has evolved in the last decades, and so are the platforms underpinning…
The new BMW Vision Neue Klasse X introduces plenty of new functionality through iDrive and the Panoramic Vision display. Though we’re already somewhat familiar – it’s the system that debuted on the original Vision Neue…
There is no surprise that BMW is hedging their bets. After the largest investment ever in a new architecture – NCAR – the Bavarians are also pushing ahead with the CLAR platform which will bear…
In an announcement at CES 2024, Amazon and BMW have revealed a new partnership aimed at transforming the in-car experience. This collaboration, leveraging a large language model (LLM) combined with Alexa and the actual driver’s…
Behind every luminary car design decision, there’s a guiding principle. Whether it’s the original M3 and the thought of having a road-going motorsport-ready vehicle or something a bit more practical, every great vehicle has a…
It’s always interesting to see what BMW has planned for the future. As their motto seems to inch closer to “the Ultimate Tech Machine” year after year, software becomes increasingly important. And, in BMW’s endless…
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the BMW Tech Office in Silicon Valley this week, the Bavarians provided a glimpse into their latest battery advancements. In addition to offering a sneak peek into the upcoming next-generation…
With the recent launch of the Tesla Cybertruck, one of the big talking points was its steer-by-wire system, which doesn’t have a physical connection between the helm and the wheels. The Cybertruck is credited with…
Battery technology is one of the main limiting factors holding electric vehicles from surpassing their fuel-burning counterparts in all areas. The weight and energy density of the battery pack, as well as the potential fire…
BMW has been developing electric vehicles for over 50 years, and for its most recent fifth-generation eDrive powertrains, the automaker has started using a new and special type of electric motor that has a whole…
