BMW claims that those who used the new infotainment don't miss the iDrive knob. The iDrive dial has been a staple of BMW interiors since the 7 Series (E65) debuted in 2001. However, it’s quietly ...

BMW to Present the New BMW Panoramic iDrive User Interface During 2025 CES Actor and comedian Tim Meadows has been hired to help present the user interface BMW Panoramic iDrive will first feature in ...

Pour one out for the iDrive knob. Nearly a quarter-century after debuting in production form back in 2001 in the E65/E66-generation 7 Series and becoming a staple of the carmaker's models, BMW is ...

Though they are not software companies, automakers like offering unique infotainment interface flavors in their vehicles. They can sometimes be overly complex and difficult to use, especially while ...

BMW isn't the only automaker to say "nein" to CarPlay Ultra. Its main German rivals, Audi and Mercedes-Benz, have taken similar steps. So have Polestar and Volvo, according to Motor1. This news comes ...

At CES last week, BMW unveiled a major revamp to its iDrive infotainment system, built on the new “BMW Operating System X.” The revamp brings a new “BMW Panoramic Vision” design with infotainment that ...

BMW this summer will start rolling out an updated version of iDrive (version 8.5) that aims to make using the interface system faster and more intuitive. The key change will be the introduction of a ...

Remember when cars were considered technological marvels if they had amenities like a ‘door ajar’ warning buzzer, AM/FM radio, or a map light? Never mind the computerization of the automobile – ...

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is the place to be these days for the best in technology, no matter the field it is applied to. For carmakers, the event is the perfect opportunity to ...

Oh, the iDrive knob. BMW‘s dial was an innovative attempt at improving ease of control for all the new conveniences cars began to offer about 25 years ago. But it’s been steeped in so much discourse ...