Why BMW Gesture Control Failed to Win Over Drivers
Gesture Control never arrived quietly. BMW introduced it in 2015 on the then-new G11 7 Series, framing it as the next step in keeping a driver’s eyes on the road and hands free of extra…
Gesture Control never arrived quietly. BMW introduced it in 2015 on the then-new G11 7 Series, framing it as the next step in keeping a driver’s eyes on the road and hands free of extra…
Apple CarPlay has become a non-negotiable feature for most buyers, and BMW supports it across nearly the entire lineup. But once you dig into the details—especially on the new iDrive X system—there are still some…
During the media launch of the new BMW iX3 in Sotogrande, Spain, one unexpected topic kept surfacing in every conversation with engineers and journalists: dog mode. Not range, not charging speed, not suspension tuning—dog mode….
BMW’s cars give you more control than ever over how they drive, but not every setting sticks the way you’d expect. During discussions with BMW engineers at the iX3 media launch, the topic of “…
BMW has cleared an important hurdle on the way to its next generation of assisted driving. The company is now the first carmaker in Germany to receive international approval under UN Regulation No. 171 (DCAS…
BMW sells a lot of cars in the U.S. these days. In fact, at last count, the marque moved 371,346 cars and SUVs last year. It didn’t happen overnight; fifty years ago, BMW of North…
BMW’s color palette rarely disappoints. While an ever-growing portfolio of special BMW Individual colors is partially to blame, the “standard issue” color range leaves little to be desired. And, while we don’t think the Individual…
BMW prefers to keep some mystery around just how exclusive its latest Competition Sport models are. In the past, the M division would disclose production numbers from the outset, but not anymore. With every new…
BMW has become the first German automaker to receive certification under the new United Nations DCAS regulation, a framework that sets international standards for driver assistance systems from Level 2 upward. DCAS—short for Driver Control…
Consider the X3 to be BMW’s Goldilocks offering. It’s not quite as big or expensive as the larger X5, but it’s a step up from the X1 and X2 in terms of sizing and quality….