Should BMW Keep Buttons or Go All-In on Screens?
BMW has subscribed to the trend that is sweeping the automotive industry, which is seeing functions that used to be served by physical buttons now moved to a screen or menu in the infotainment. Or...
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BMW iX Software Update Improves the Charging Curve
The iX is BMW’s only current EV that is built on a bespoke EV platform, but that doesn’t translate into it having superior charging specs compared to other models in the lineup. Its ability to...
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Why The BMW Z4 M40i Manual Will Be The Car To Buy In 2024
One of the major omissions in the BMW G29 Z4 M40i lineup is a manual gearbox. When BMW launched the G29, it seemed like a strange decision to not offer its dedicated sports car, a...
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BMW Built Three Pickups But Never Mass-Produced Any
Pickups have exuded appeal for BMW, and it’s made several one-offs throughout its history, but the idea of putting one into production always seemed distant. As cool as it would have been for BMW to...
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Best BMW Concepts Under Chris Bangle
Chris Bangle left a big mark on the design of BMW cars that echoed through the brand’s styling efforts long after his departure. He introduced innovative design principles like flame surfacing, he challenged traditional proportions,...
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Understanding Throttle-by-Wire, Steer-by-Wire, and Brake-by-Wire
With the recent launch of the Tesla Cybertruck, one of the big talking points was its steer-by-wire system, which doesn’t have a physical connection between the helm and the wheels. The Cybertruck is credited with...
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BMW PHEV or EV: Picking the Right Type of Plug-In
BMW offers a wide selection of plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles these days, but unless you take the time to understand the technical side of things and functional differences between the two types of...
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Why Are Solid-State EV Batteries Better And When Are They Coming to BMW?
Battery technology is one of the main limiting factors holding electric vehicles from surpassing their fuel-burning counterparts in all areas. The weight and energy density of the battery pack, as well as the potential fire...
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Here’s What Makes BMW’s Externally-Excited EV Motors Unique
From E1 to iX: The Succinct History of BMW Electric Vehicles
