Which Non-BMW Uses the B58 Engine Best?
BMW’s B58 engine is easily one of the best the brand has ever made. The 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six first began life in the F30-generation BMW 340i sedan and has since become the main engine that…
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Here’s a Look at BMW’s iDrive 8.5 and 9
BMW’s iDrive 8 system is still pretty fresh, having debuted on the iX and i4, and it’s just starting to make its way onto all BMW models. However, the Bavarians are already set to release…
BMW Patent Will Turn Infotainment Screens Off if Driver’s Don’t Pay Attention
It’s a grave understatement to say that modern infotainment systems are distracting. Massive bright screens with colorful graphics: how could they not be distracting? Well BMW seems to be thinking about a new technology, one…
You Can Now Park your BMW iX, X7 and 7 Series via My BMW App
The parking capabilities of your BMW iX, X7 or new 7 Series are about to get better. Today, BMW announced a major upgrade for their My BMW App (Version 2.12.x) which will roll out to…
BMW Argues E Ink Technology Makes Sense For Ambulances
New BMW OTA Update Adds Remote Control Parking And Other Features
BMW has been offering remote software upgrades free of charge since 2019 and the first OTA update for this year is bringing several new features. It’s compatible with approximately 4.7 million vehicles equipped with the…
BMW Might Replace its Big Grilles with Adaptive LED Panel
It’s no secret that BMW’s large kidney grille design has caused controversy since its debut. Since the BMW X7 first debuted, fans have bemoaned the big kidneys and yet, instead of listening to fans and…
BMW Switches to Open Source Android Automotive OS Coming 2024
After years of building on top of a Linux-based stack, BMW is moving to the open source Android Automotive operating system (AAOS) soon. While that change will have an impact on some existing BMW models,…
Some of BMW’s Tech Secret Sauce is Made in Lisbon
Over 1,900 employees are working in the heart of Lisbon on BMW’s latest and greatest digital and infotainment systems. “Our technology works” is the the tech office’s motto, a joint venture between Portuguese company Critical…
All you need to know about BMW’s Gen6 cylindrical cells
BMW is introducing a new generation of battery technology, developed internally, to be unveiled in the “NEUE KLASSE” electric vehicles in the 2025 timeframe. The cylindrical cells are a departure from the prismatic battery format…
BMW Display Key with Touchescreen Functions
The highly-rumored and somewhat previewed intelligent BMW keyfob is now introduced at the 2015 CES. BMW is presenting a new ultra-modern key fob with display for the pioneering BMW i8 plug-in-hybrid sports car. Its technically…
