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BMW redesigns iDrive for new 3-Series and 7-Series

BMW redesigns iDrive for new 3-Series and 7-Series

For years, BMW has heard complaints from automotive editors and enthusiasts about its iDrive control system, the interface for accessing infotainment and car functions in BMW models. But with the introduction of the new 3-Series and 7-Series, iDrive gets a radical transformation.

14/07/2008 06:35 PM

Chrysler's Uconnect lets you take the internet on the road

Chrysler's Uconnect lets you take the internet on the road

Chrysler is turning its US cars and trucks into wireless hot spots. No word when, or if, such a service will be made available in Australia.

27/06/2008 05:10 PM

JVC, Kenwood officially hook up

The two Japanese audio equipment makers will combine to form JVC Kenwood Holdings, which will focus on car electronics, home electronics, and professional wireless systems.

13/05/2008 11:07 AM

BMW to offer full in-car Web access

BMW to offer full in-car Web access

There is a lot of talk of connected cars of late, but there are currently no OEM auto manufacturers that offer unrestricted Web access; BMW is looking to change that.

06/03/2008 01:49 PM

Bentley and Naim partner for

Bentley and Naim partner for "world's best" in-car sound system

Luxury brands have paired with high-end audio companies before -- Lexus with Mark Levinson, Lincoln with THX, Acura with ELS. Now Bentley pairing with Naim is proving that even automakers in the luxury stratosphere feel the need to partner with an established audio company.

22/02/2008 08:48 PM

Car crazy: Microsoft in the driver's seat

Microsoft wants your next car to run Windows.

22/10/2004 10:00 AM

Portable DVD: Why not use a notebook?

Even the lowest-end notebooks on the market these days sport DVD-ROM drives, so why shouldn't you just plump for a notebook to meet your portable DVD watching needs?

15/10/2004 01:36 PM

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