+++ First-time demo of AI-powered BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with Alexa+ technology +++ Revolutionary user-interaction with BMW Panoramic iDrive +++ Sixth generation BMW eDrive Technology +++ Next level driving dynamics with the Heart of Joy +++ Seamless driver assistance with BMW Symbiotic Drive +++ Ever-evolving Entertainment and App ecosystem in BMW Operating System X +++
+++ New level of natural dialogue enabled with integrated AI assistant, debuting in the new BMW iX3 +++ Available in Germany and the US at market launch 2026 +++ Presentation at CES 2026 +++
+++ BMW takes the next step for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) +++ Concentration of computing power for key customer functions in four "Superbrains" +++ Zonal wiring harness architecture 30% lighter and with 600 meters less wiring +++ Technology scales across all drivetrain variants +++ Future-oriented and flexible software architecture from the chip in the vehicle to the cloud +++
• New Shadow Edition available for BMW iX1 and BMW iX2. • Increased personalisation for the BMW X3 M50 xDrive and BMW Z4 M40i with Handschalter Pack. • T3 presents the Best Car Tech award to the BMW Panoramic Vision. • Double success for BMW at the 2025 Professional Driver Car of the Year awards. • BMW Group triumphs at the 2025 Company Car & Van Awards.
+++ The new display and operating concept will be introduced across all new BMW models from the end of 2025 +++ Consistent driver focus, information distribution and ergonomics +++ New BMW Operating System X provides intelligent software basis, ensuring extensive scope for personalisation and wide spread of digital functionality +++
Over 50,000 BMW and MINI drivers in the UK can now enjoy their favourite BBC podcasts, radio and music more conveniently than ever, as BMW and MINI become the first car brands to integrate the BBC Sounds app directly into their vehicle’s built-in app store.
+++ First-ever BMW Panoramic iDrive will define the in-vehicle experience of BMW’s forthcoming “Neue Klasse” – or, “New Class” of vehicles –, which is set to launch in late 2025 +++ Iconic US-based comedian Tim Meadows will host the BMW Press Conference on Tuesday, January 7th at 8:30 a.m. PST. +++
+++ BMW Remote Software Upgrades for the world’s largest fleet of vehicles with over-the-air update capability +++
+++ UNO® Car Party! will begin rolling out to over 500,000 BMW and MINI vehicles through AirConsole starting August 21st +++
+++ Electric mobility in the spotlight +++ Electric Vehicle Analysis helps customers make an informed decision when choosing a drive type +++ Seamless navigation experience when switching between vehicle and app +++ Charging Wallet with charging tariffs +++ More than 13 million app users globally +++
+++ Insights into development projects for digitalised mobility of the future: integration of augmented reality glasses into the driving experience, teleoperated parking and generative AI for in-car voice assistants +++ New apps for the ConnectedDrive Store: even more video streaming and games now available in current vehicle models +++
+++ The new display and operating system will be available in the Neue Klasse from 2025 +++ BMW Panoramic Vision enhancing BMW driver orientation +++ User experience for all passengers +++
+++ Premiere in the automotive industry: MINI Interaction Unit is the first round OLED display with a refreshing user interface design +++ MINI Experience Modes use special designs, light projections and sound to create unique moments +++ Introduction of the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant +++
+++ BMW Group and AirConsole bring unique gaming experience into the vehicle +++ AirConsole App to be rolled out to further models +++ BMW i5 with special gaming look presented +++
The new BMW head-up display is called BMW Panoramic Vision and represents the reinterpretation of the BMW driver orientation "eyes on the road - hands on the wheel" in the NEUE KLASSE.
+++ Customizable home screen for optimized ease of use +++ Quick function selection thanks to flat menu structure +++ BMW iDrive has been setting the standard for intuitive human-car interfaces for over 20 years now +++
+++ Latest upgrade for BMW Digital Key and BMW Digital Key Plus +++ Cross-platform compatibility between iOS and Android +++ Key can be shared securely between iPhone and Google devices using e-mail, SMS or any other messaging service +++ Will soon also be compatible with models from Samsung +++
+++ Collection of single- and multiplayer games to make every waiting situation in the vehicle an entertaining experience +++
+++ Extensive improvements to “charging route” function +++ New skills for BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant +++ Integration of Amazon Alexa now possible with BMW Operating System 8 +++ New My Modes for the iX and 2 Series Active Tourer +++
As the nation gears up to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, BMW are announcing that millions of BMW vehicles across the UK will receive a royally jovial animation to showcase the spirit of the celebrations taking place across the country.