Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

BMW Apps

Automakers Moving Software Teams To Silicon Valley
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In Interesting, on July 21st, 2011

The synergy between automobiles and mobile devices is increasing with every iteration of a new product. From full iPod integration to device syncing and mobile apps, the vehicles of today behave more and more as a mobile office, rather than … Continue reading
Twitter and Facebook with BMW Apps
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In Interesting, on May 5th, 2011

So who wants to update their Twitter or Facebook while driving? Well, if you’re a Social Media junky like myself, everyone does! My wife is always yelling at me to stop checking my Twitter and Facebook accounts while I’m at … Continue reading
Pandora vs. Sirius in a BMW. Winner takes it all?
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In Interesting, on May 3rd, 2011

There’s a life long question that we’re faced with everyday: are pay services always better? Or are free apps just as good? I set out to answer just that. BMW has been selling Sirius Satellite Radio in its vehicles for … Continue reading
Pandora Now Available for Model Year 2011 BMW Vehicles
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In News, on April 28th, 2011

Integration of Pandora® internet radio service enabled on all MY 2011 BMWs equipped with BMW Apps option BMW integration available with latest version of free Pandora® iPhone app BMW Drivers operate Pandora® using existing vehicle controls Woodcliff Lake, NJ – … Continue reading
Video: Hands-on with BMW Apps and ConnectedDrive
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In Interesting, on April 22nd, 2011

Autoblog’s Damon Lavrinc and Robert Passaro, Senior Project Manager, BMW Technology Office, showcased some of the new features in the BMW ConnectedDrive system. Earlier this year, MINI unveiled their Connected app, a co-development with Pandora to bring the internet radio … Continue reading
Editorial: Connected Cars – When Reality Superceedes Sci-Fi
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on February 27th, 2011

Just ten years ago, cars were considered a mean of transportation that serve one purpose: taking us from point A to B. While today, the automobile still serves the same purpose, there are other functions within the car that create … Continue reading
BMW offers new interface for extended iPhone connectivity
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In News, on February 24th, 2011

Press Release: For the first time following the launch of MINI Connected, the BMW Group is now also offering select iPhone applications for integrated use in a BMW. This capability sees the already extensive range of BMW ConnectedDrive features enhanced … Continue reading