BMW Technology

BMW has stepped away from the much-derided idea of charging a recurring fee for heated seats, but it hasn’t dropped the broader concept of pay-to-unlock features after purchase. The argument is simple: some buyers want a cleaner order sheet at the start, then the freedom to activate certain functions later …

BMW Group Plant Regensburg has clocked up 40 years of production with a fresh all-time high: 356,901 vehicles built in 2025, making it the company’s highest-volume car plant in Europe. Since opening in 1986, the site has sent around 8.7 million cars down the line, cementing its role as a …

BMW is easing off the idea of an all-EV sprint and opting for a broader line through the corner. Comments attributed to BMW’s product and engineering leadership suggest the brand will keep internal combustion models running alongside its electric push, rather than forcing every buyer into a battery-only future. Photo …

BMW’s B58 straight-six has become the brand’s modern calling card: smooth, muscular and versatile enough to suit everything from sleek coupes to family-hauling crossovers. It’s the sort of engine that makes you pay attention to the mechanics rather than the menu screens, delivering a clean surge of boost and a …

BMW M is expanding its digital ecosystem with a new suite of in-car applications designed to bring drivers closer to their vehicles. These features are integrated directly into the central display and aim to deliver deeper access to performance data, vehicle behaviour and brand-specific content, reinforcing the technical focus of …