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Hot Wheels: Xtreme Overdrive Mattel and BMW Have you ever found yourself driving your car and getting the sudden urge to pull over and play a video game about driving toy cars instead, while still in your car? If so, then this is about to become the best day of your life with Mattel and BMW’s announcement of Hot Wheels: Xtreme Overdrive. Jokes aside, it’s a nifty idea. Using the AirConsole feature, you can wirelessly connect your phone as a controller to the car’s display to enjoy games like this new Hot Wheels racing game, or the previously revealed UNO Car Party. You can find more details about how AirConsole works and which BMW models support the feature on the official website. There’s naturally some trepidation around the idea of playing a racing game while sitting behind the wheel of an actual vehicle, but it of course will require the car to not be in motion at all and it will automatically shut off if the car begins to move. Hot Wheels: Xtreme Overdrive for BMW Hot Wheels: Xtreme Overdrive is available now exclusively on AirConsole in supported BMW models. The idea is for the game to expand the possibilities of in-car entertainment by bringing the world’s best-selling toy line (Hot Wheels are literally the best-selling toy on the planet according to Circana) into a new frontier. The new title blends nostalgia, social gaming, and cutting-edge automotive technology, letting players race iconic Hot Wheels vehicles, including a car modeled after the BMW iX3, through a series of wild courses designed for quick, competitive play. MORE FOR YOU “Cars are no longer just about driving them, they’re becoming entertainment hubs," Anthony Cliquot, chief executive officer of N-Dream, said in a prepared statement. "BMW’s continuous investment into exclusive content with AirConsole is a testament of in-car entertainment’s growing importance. With BMW and Mattel, we’re proving that the passenger experience can be as iconic as the drive itself.” The game supports up to four players, who can connect instantly using smartphones as controllers. Races can be customized across six courses, and players earn points to unlock, personalize, and show off classic Hot Wheels cars. The experience is designed for quick bursts of fun, making it ideal for when the car is parked during charging or pit stop breaks on long road trips. As of now, Hot Wheels: Xtreme Overdrive is expected to remain exclusive to AirConsole for BMW through June 2026. Editorial StandardsReprints & Permissions
