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.
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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.
Will We Miss the iDrive Controller?
BMW says goodbye to the iDrive controller. Here’s why it will be gone, what replaces it, and how iDrive X changes the way you drive.
BMW Now Lets You Stream Disney+ Content In Newer Cars
The app is compatible with infotainments that run on iDrive 8.5, 9, and X.
BMW Explains Why Some Buttons Will Never Disappear From Its Cars
BMW Says Data, Not Design Trends, Decides Which Physical Buttons Stay in Its Cars
BMW: Apple CarPlay Ultra “Not So Exciting”
BMW doesn't think Apple CarPlay Ultra has what it takes to replace iDrive, and says the data agrees.
The Last “Knob” Standing: Why BMW Won’t Kill the Volume Dial
Why BMW Is Keeping the Physical Volume Knob in the iX3 and Future Models.
BMW Exec Admits “Huge Demand” for Passenger Screens in Big Cars
BMW may add passenger screens to future models. With rivals offering them, the brand weighs innovation against distraction. Could it happen soon?
2026 BMW iX3 Goes High-Tech — But You Can’t Use Waze on Its Panoramic Display
BMW is saying no for now to CarPlay Ultra
BMW iX3 Drops More Buttons: New iDrive X Climate Controls Go Fully Digital
BMW is phasing out even more buttons in the Neue Klasse iX3. The new iDrive X climate controls are now fully digital — no more vent sliders.
