Tech
In this video, we take a closer look at the BMW iDrive 9 system, available in the latest models like the BMW X3. The latest BMW Operating System, until the Neue Klasse OS arrives next…
Horatiu Boeriu / December 20, 2024
News
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…
Horatiu Boeriu / August 23, 2024
Car Tips
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…
Steven Paul / August 14, 2024
News
In an announcement at CES 2024, Amazon and BMW have revealed a new partnership aimed at transforming the in-car experience. This collaboration, leveraging a large language model (LLM) combined with Alexa and the actual driver’s…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 9, 2024
News
No iDrive 8.5 for BMW 2, 3 and 4 Series, For Now
by Horatiu Boeriu / Date: October 25, 2023
2 Series
BMW has announced a raft of updates in Europe, some more important than others. The implementation of iDrive 9 belongs in the former category and impacts the X1 in all versions, including the fully electric…
Adrian Padeanu / September 27, 2023
2 Series
The iDrive 8.5 upgrades continue to be a hot topic in the BMW community. The Bavarians have recently shared a list of vehicles which will get the new Operating System 8.5 but the BMW 2…
Horatiu Boeriu / August 9, 2023
Car Tips
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…
Dylan Smith / July 15, 2023
BMW X1
BMW is splitting its infotainment tech into two separate iterations as the X1 and 2 Series Active Tourer will switch to iDrive 9 while the bigger models will transition to iDrive 8.5. The compact models…
Adrian Padeanu / May 1, 2023
Tech
Welcome to our exclusive demo of iDrive 9, the latest version of BMW’s infotainment system. In this video, we’ll give you a first look at what’s new with iDrive 9 and what you can expect…
Horatiu Boeriu / April 23, 2023
BMW X1
Following an announcement made at CES in Las Vegas about plans to launch iDrive 9 later this year, BMW has provided more details about its upcoming Operating System. As previously reported, the X1 will be…
Adrian Padeanu / January 25, 2023