BMW’s current infotainment technology still feels fresh, having been introduced just three years ago. It has already been updated (iDrive 8.5 or iDrive 9.0 depending on the model) but a whole new system is coming…
The European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) plans to introduce new rules in January 2026 that will require new cars to have more physical controls to be eligible for the maximum five-star safety rating….
BMW is stepping up the in-car entertainment game, bringing an improved video streaming experience to its customers. Now, in addition to the BMW Theatre Screen with Amazon Fire TV in the rear of the BMW…
BMW has subscribed to the trend that is sweeping the automotive industry, which is seeing functions that used to be served by physical buttons now moved to a screen or menu in the infotainment. Or…
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…
BMW introduced iDrive on a production car with the 7 Series (E65/E66) back in 2001. However, we remember first seeing the multimedia controller in 1999 on the Z9 concept. There was an even older car…
With the gradual rollout of BMW’s latest iDrive 8.5 and upcoming iDrive 9 to their vehicle lineup, many BMW owners frequently inquire about the process of determining whether updates are available for their iDrive systems….
Earlier this year, BMW introduced its most recent operating system, iDrive 8.5 featuring QuickSelect. Naturally, customers eagerly inquired about the availability of the upgrade and when they could access it. The roll-out has been somewhat…
In a bid to enhance comprehension, BMW aims to revolutionize the display visuals associated with semi-autonomous driving systems. Departing from the conventional depiction of a car on a highway, BMW seeks to introduce avatars and…
BMW of North America announced today that certain models will get the iDrive 8.5 operating system starting this July. The BMW Operating System 8.5 will be implemented in the following BMW models: iX, i4, and…
