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BMW Announces New All-Electric 7 Series Sedan for Late 2022

The new i7 boasts a 310-mile range and a 10-minute quick charge for an extra 105 miles of range.

By Mark Knapp

BMW Put a 31-Inch Ultrawide TV in a Car

The 8K display is mounted in the car's ceiling and drops down for a backseat movie theater experience.

By Matthew Humphries

BMW Arrives at CES in a Color-Changing Car

Press a button to change the exterior paint color (but only if it's not too hot or cold outside).

By Matthew Humphries

BMW Nixes Touch Screens Amid Chip Shortage

Touch screens are being removed from several models to maintain production levels.

By Nathaniel Mott

BMW's Vision iNext Car Is a Sci-Fi Living Room on Wheels

The autonomous, electric luxury concept vehicle has hidden touch interfaces in wooden and cloth surfaces, an intelligent voice assistant, and screen projection anywhere in the chic interior.

By Rob Marvin

BMW Adding AI Voice Assistant to Its Cars

Saying 'Hey BMW' will let drivers change the temperature, find routes, or get information about their car. Integration with Alexa and other voice assistants could be on the horizon, too.

By Adam Smith

2018 BMW i3s Review

3.0

While it's a fun car to drive and the range extender adds peace of mind, the 2018 BMW i3s is a premium-priced EV that falls a bit short in range and features.

By Doug Newcomb

These Tech Giants Want You to Control Your Car With a Phone

The Digital Key Release 1.0 specification is designed to let drivers download a virtual key and use it to lock and unlock their vehicle, start the engine, and share access to their car.

By Angela Moscaritolo

Bosch, Mercedes-Benz Show Off Automated Valet Parking

Garage-centric technology parks vehicles that don't have self-driving software.

By Doug Newcomb

2018 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance Review

4.0

If you're a green-leaning driver who wants a large luxury sedan with all tech, comfort, and performance that the BMW 7 Series has to offer, the 2018 740e PHEV is a prime choice.

By Doug Newcomb

2018 BMW 530e xDrive iPerformance Review

4.0

If you're looking for a plug-in hybrid midsize luxury sedan, the 2018 BMW 530e xDrive iPerformance can run on electric power for up to 15 miles without a discernible difference in performance.

By Doug Newcomb

BMW Develops Pad to Wirelessly Charge Electric Cars

There's no cable to plug in, just drive over the charging pad and leave your car to charge for 3.5 hours for a full battery.

By Matthew Humphries

Want Safer Self-Driving Cars? Let Them Chat!

The University of Michigan finds short-range messaging between self-driving cars makes makes them even safer.

By Matthew Humphries

LAX Gets VIP Terminal Requiring $7,500 Annual Membership

The Private Suite gets you from car to aircraft is 70 peaceful footsteps, but they are very expensive footsteps.

By Matthew Humphries

Intel Acquires Self-Driving Tech Firm Mobileye For $15 Billion

With Mobileye under its wing, Intel said it will be able to 'accelerate innovation for the automotive industry.'

By Angela Moscaritolo

BMW to Test Autonomous Vehicles in US, Europe This Year

BMW is working with Intel and Mobileye on an open platform for the next generation of cars.

By Stephanie Mlot

BMW to Debut Floating Touch Screen for Cars at CES

The virtual touch screen floats next to the steering wheel and accepts input from finger gestures.

By Stephanie Mlot

BMW Locks Car Thief Inside Stolen Vehicle

Seattle police officers arrest a 38-year-old man who was remotely locked inside a stolen BMW.

By Stephanie Mlot

Report: BMW i3 to Get Battery Boost

The luxury carmaker could match or even surpass the Tesla Model S and Model X on range next year.

By Stephanie Mlot

Feds: Electric Cars Must Be Noisier (So You Can Hear Them Coming)

New rules will require electric vehicles to make a certain amount of noise at low speeds.

By Tom Brant