But now that BMW is moving ahead to its advanced new ... More recent versions of iDrive (8, 8.5, and 9) have moved away from an interface that favors scroll-wheel control to one more easily ...

Inside the BMW XM. BMW says iDrive 8.5 will have a home screen that's designed to make smartphone-users feel more, well, at home. Along with clearly arranged functions, the updated infotainment ...

But now that BMW is moving ahead to its advanced new ... Color us unsurprised: more recent versions of iDrive (8, 8.5 and 9) move away from an interface that favors scroll-wheel control to one ...

this ingenious feature in the 2025 BMW X3 reminds me of my E39 5 Series. Key Takeaways From BMW’s New iDrive System We get ...

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 ...

The BMW 5 Series has a near-untouchable reputation ... are first-class even against strong opposition, while BMW’s iDrive infotainment setup still works well, even if it’s not always the ...

The screen is tilted 72.5 degrees towards the driver ... There are four iDrive modes: Personal, Sport, Efficient and Silent. BMW purists will appreciate the Silent mode, which removes widgets ...

The iDrive 8.5 software is a huge improvement over ... to cause our phones to overheat when on the pad for too long. The BMW 5 Series seats five. As a fairly lengthy sedan, adult riders will ...

Thanks to its larger size, the 2017 5 Series has a sizable 18.7-cubic-foot trunk that can be expanded via split-folding rear seats. BMW has also added the new iDrive multimedia system with a ...