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We Asked BMW: Why Are Physical Buttons Going Away?

We Asked BMW: Why Are Physical Buttons Going Away?

It’s always interesting to see what BMW has planned for the future. As their motto seems to inch closer to “the Ultimate Tech Machine” year after year, software becomes increasingly important. And, in BMW’s endless…

BMW Neue Klasse EVs Won't Have The iDrive Controller

BMW Neue Klasse EVs Won’t Have The iDrive Controller

BMW introduced iDrive on a production car with the 7 Series (E65/E66) back in 2001. However, we remember first seeing the multimedia controller in 1999 on the Z9 concept. There was an even older car…

How to Check for BMW iDrive Software Updates

How to Check for BMW iDrive Software Updates

With the gradual rollout of BMW’s latest iDrive 8.5 and upcoming iDrive 9 to their vehicle lineup, many BMW owners frequently inquire about the process of determining whether updates are available for their iDrive systems….

BMW’s Avatars Could Revolutionize Semi-Autonomous Display Experience

iDrive 8.5 coming to certain U.S. models this July

iDrive 8.5 coming to certain U.S. models this July

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…