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Inside BMW\’s xDrive

Here is a nice video with CGI that shows the premise of the X-drive system in many BMW models. The X6 is the only...

by Michael May 2, 2008June 29, 2008

Exclusive: E60 Spotted with Updated iDrive

First we saw the updated iDrive interface on the F01 2009 7 Series. Then it was the facelifted E90 2009 3 Series. Now we...

by Gabriel Bridger April 24, 2008April 24, 2008

Technology

Expert Opinion: New iDrive Controller

According to Jonathan Spira (of Roundel fame), who documented the various (unseen) versions of iDrive, this controller represents part of the fourth generation of...

by Michael April 21, 2008April 21, 2008

E60 5 Series Technology

BMW 555i to Debut in 2009

Last summer BMW began the process of trademarking for the name “555i “. This began with a bunch of rumors earlier this year that...

by Michael April 21, 2008April 21, 2008

E90 3 Series European Delivery Technology Video

BMW Munich Factory Tour

There are very few videos of BMW factories and how they produce cars. We thought you would enjoy this one from Road Fly. There...

by Michael April 17, 2008April 17, 2008

Technology

MyInfo Update: BMW USA Signs with AT&T

With the introduction of MyInfo to the US market this has opened our eyes to a few interesting developments you may not realize. BMW...

by Michael April 15, 2008April 15, 2008

EfficientDynamics F01 7 Series Technology

Exclusive: BMW F01 7 Series Gets 8 Speed

We were all happy with the 6 speed transmissions that appeared a few years back for performance and efficiency. Then MB released a 7...

by Michael April 14, 2008April 14, 2008

E71 X6 Technology Video

BMW MyInfo in Action

BMW recently announced the introduction of MyInfo for the US market. You can view the release info here. This video shows the actual concept...

by Michael April 13, 2008April 13, 2008

//M Models //M3 E90 3 Series Technology

Exclusive: BMW Goes From SMG to DCT

The Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) was the predecessor to the recently released DCT for performance oriented BMW models. There were original plans to introduce...

by Michael April 9, 2008April 9, 2008

E65/E66 7 Series EfficientDynamics Official News Technology

Hydrogen only H7

Next Generation H7 to run only on hydrogen. There is only one major hurdle: there is currently no public infrastructure to fill these marvels...

by Michael April 1, 2008April 2, 2008

Technology

BMW to offer Bluetooth audio streaming

BMW currently offers buyers the the ability to stream music (wired) and use a mobile phone wirelessly. You can use your Apple iPod (or...

by Michael March 31, 2008March 31, 2008

Concept Technology

BMW working on personalized owner\’s manual

Out of date, not specific enough owner ‘s manual? BMW is working on a solution to this problem in the form of a personalized...

by Michael March 26, 2008March 27, 2008

Technology Video

BMW ConnectedDrive in Action at Genva

Another official video in our series, this time dealing with the future rather than the past.

by Gabriel Bridger March 26, 2008

Technology

BMW ConnectedDrive Brings the World Wide Web to the Car Display in a BMW

Sheer driving pleasure and the joy of surfing. BMW combines the thrill of mobility and unrestricted use of the internet. As the world ‘s...

by Gabriel Bridger February 22, 2008February 22, 2008