All the Reasons BMW Got Rid of the iDrive Controller for the iX3 and iDrive X
BMW’s 2026 iX3 ditches the iconic iDrive controller for touchscreen, voice, and steering wheel controls. Here’s why the scroll wheel is gone.
iDrive X
BMW Confirms “Currently no plans to offer CarPlay Ultra”
BMW says it won’t adopt Apple CarPlay Ultra. Here’s what that means for iDrive X, Panoramic Vision, and why Apple’s next-gen system won’t come to BMW.
Will iDrive X’s Screen-Heavy Interface Backfire on BMW?
BMW’s new iDrive X is sleek and digital—but could its screen-heavy interface create dangerous distractions behind the wheel?
CarPlay Ultra Is Here: Apple’s Biggest In-Car Tech Launch Starts With Aston Martin
Apple launches CarPlay Ultra with Aston Martin. Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis confirmed next. Full-screen vehicle control now possible.
How iDrive X Will Help BMW Take on Tesla, Xiaomi and Other Upstarts
BMW’s iDrive X is coming to challenge Tesla and Xiaomi with AI, Panoramic Vision, and a smarter infotainment platform.
BMW HypersonX: How Neue Klasse Cars Will Sound
BMW has engineered 43 sounds for its new iDrive X infotainment system, which premieres in September with the next-generation iX3.
How BMW Redesigned the iDrive X for Chinese Drivers
Discover how BMW’s new iDrive X infotainment system has been uniquely tailored to meet the preferences and driving habits of customers in China.
BMW Teams Up with Huawei: Neue Klasse in China to Enter the HarmonyOS Ecosystem
BMW will integrate Huawei’s HarmonyOS NEXT in China’s Neue Klasse models, while global versions retain iDrive X. A new era of BMW’s digital evolution.
BMW Vows Not To Put Even Bigger Screens Inside Its Cars
BMW's new infotainment has a 17.9-inch screen, a full three inches larger than the current display. However, the screen expansion ends here.
Rumor: Some Future BMWs Will Get A Passenger Screen
Our sources close to Munich have told us BMW will add another screen, just for front passengers. It's coming to next-gen and facelifted cars.
The Next Chapter in BMW Design: A Deep Dive with Adrian Van Hooydonk
BMW’s Head of Design, Adrian Van Hooydonk, shares an exclusive look at the future of BMW design and technology
