U.N. ECE Regulation No. 171 (DCAS) went into force in the European Union in September 2024, and applies to all new vehicles offering “SAE level 2” driver assist systems (those that provide both ...

Qualcomm's driver-assistance system Snapdragon Ride Pilot will debut on the BMW iX3 electric SUV, offering hands-free highway driving, automatic lane changes and parking assistance. The jointly ...

As it integrates 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrains into a lineup that already includes plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles, BMW is juggling quite the diverse approach to electrification. For the ...

Driver assist technology often works great in the lab and in safety tests, but too often it makes drivers crazy, causing them to switch it off, rendering the development and purchase cost wasted. With ...

BMW will introduce SAE Level 3 system in the BMW 7-Series (but not the all-electric i7) in the spring of 2024 in Germany, allowing eyes-off, hands-off operation at speeds of up to 37 mph. The Level 3 ...

Longer and wider, yet lighter and stiffer than its predecessor, the fourth-generation BMW X3 launches for 2025 with standard mild-hybrid assist for both available engines. As it does with many of its ...

The chipmaker’s new ADAS system will debut with the BMW iX3 in 2026. The chipmaker’s new ADAS system will debut with the BMW iX3 in 2026. is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who ...

The 2025 BMW X3 secured a five-star Euro NCAP rating with strong scores in adult (88%), child (84%), safety assist (80%) and vulnerable road users (77%) categories. The result applies to all variants, ...