BMW has unveiled a new version of the company's ground-breaking iDrive infotainment system. With numerous enhancements at play, including 5G connectivity, the iDrive 8 interface delivers a more ...

BMW on Monday released more details on its latest iDrive infotainment system. This marks the eighth generation since iDrive launched in 2001 on the BMW 7-Series. The iDrive 8 system launches in the ...

BMW's next-gen user interface will keep some hard controls Dubbed Panoramic iDrive, the NEW system uses a touchscreen, projection, and the steering wheel Panoramic iDrive will debut later in 2025 in ...

With everything turning digital nowadays, long gone are the days when auto manufacturers only equipped their vehicles with buttons and dials, with minor exceptions. Having an intuitive interaction ...

It’s been 20 years since BMW led the charge into the now ubiquitous world of centrally accessed infotainment systems. The new iDrive 8 offers more features than you’ll grasp at first, and now includes ...

BMW’s rotary controller is the best way to interact with an infotainment system while driving. Too bad it might be going away. In the strange period between cars getting infotainment systems and the ...

Evan Williams is an automotive journalist and mechanical engineering technologist with more than a decade of experience in the industry. He has written for the Toronto Star and AutoTrader Canada and ...

BMW's iDrive infotainment and interface system just went through a major overhaul. It prioritizes voice commands and touchscreen operations. Debuting on the upcoming BMW iX EV, the new iDrive system ...

Stay in touch no matter where you are – BMW has expanded the office functions ConnectedDrive so you can receive email messages while driving. Enabled by a Bluetooth connection, the new BMW feature is ...

Since picking up his first set of MicroMachine toy cars as a toddler, Chris knew he had a passion for automobiles embedded in his soul. It wasn't until he started flipping through car magazines a ...

The low-slung, long-wheelbase BMW i8 features short overhangs for an aggressive stance, while the taillight housings form part of an air channel to improve aerodynamics. While the i8's ...

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 ...