iDrive 8.5

Have you ever wanted a direct line to the developers at BMW Group to share your thoughts on the BMW/MINI App? Now you can. By becoming a crowd tester for BMW’s latest digital products, you…

Even if you’re a die-hard BMW enthusiast, it isn’t always easy to tell between the myriad different iDrive versions currently out and about. With updates coming fast and furiously over the last couple years, it’s…

Earlier this year, BMW has started rolling out a major update to their infotainment system. The new updated was labeled as iDrive 8.5 – for mid and upper class models like the 5, 7 Series…

BMW introduced the X5 Li in China in March 2022 and it’s already giving the elongated high-end SUV a Life Cycle Impulse. That might seem rushed, but it makes sense considering the local BMW Brilliance…

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…

BMW’s latest operating system, BMW Operating System 8.5 with QuickSelect, enhances the user experience with upgraded functionality. The system is available exclusively for vehicles equipped with the Head Unit High 5 (MGU 22) that utilizes…

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…

iDrive 8 has only been around for a couple of years, having debuted in mid-2021 in the iX and i4 electric vehicles. Except for a few models such as the 1 Series, Z4, 5 Series,…

After years of building on top of a Linux-based stack, BMW is moving to the open source Android Automotive operating system (AAOS) soon. While that change will have an impact on some existing BMW models,…

The 2024 BMW 5 Series, and the first ever BMW i5, will make their debut this summer. Alongside a new design, the refreshed G60 5 Series Sedan will bring a series of innovations inside the…