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BMW iX3 Drops More Buttons: New iDrive X Climate Controls Go Fully Digital

BMW’s increased focus on “digitalization” has inevitably turned off fans of physical controls. But the gadgetry and computer wizardry reaches new heights with the introduction of the Neue Klasse BMW iX3. Here, BMW redefines what the term high-tech means when you’re sitting behind a steering wheel. And the latest change affects a particularly touchy subject

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All the Reasons BMW Got Rid of the iDrive Controller for the iX3 and iDrive X

By now, you probably already know that BMW has said goodbye to the iDrive controller. At our exclusive look at the iDrive X and the iX3 back in July, the question came up. “Was there consideration around keeping the rotary controller?” Our Panoramic Vision display expert, who at the time was still showing us around

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Porsche to Highlight Wireless Charging on Upcoming Cayenne Electric at IAA 2025

Charging infrastructure remains one of the biggest hurdles in mass EV adoption worldwide. Tesla’s decision to open its Supercharger network to other automakers and the standardization of NACS is a step in the right direction, but compatibility issues persist. Different models place charging ports in different locations, some chargers are unreliable, and downtime at public

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