In 2001, BMW introduced the iDrive in the 7 Series (E65) to streamline the user experience for in-car functions such as radio, navigation, and air conditioning. There was also voice control for specific applications. However,…
BMW has announced a new advancement in in-car digital services, allowing customers in Germany to pay for fuel and parking directly from their vehicles. This new feature is available immediately for vehicles equipped with BMW…
In today’s automotive landscape, where vehicles are becoming increasingly laden with technological features, a new question emerges: Are car owners feeling overwhelmed by the tech that’s supposed to make their driving experience better? The J.D….
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…
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…
With infotainments getting bigger, it’s understandable why some automakers are toying around with the idea of putting ads inside your car. Selling commercials that would be displayed on the center screen would create a new…
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….
