BMW ConnectedDrive

Video: How to set up Amazon Alexa in your BMW

In today’s automotive world, it’s not enough to simply make a good car. It also has to come with plenty of tech to cover a wide range of customers. Therefore, car makers must find ways…

Video: Here’s How the BMW Digital Key Works

When BMW unveiled the new Digital Key, some people were relieved to learn that they could finally use their smartphone to lock and unlock their car. It’s a bold but also necessary move forward as…

Video: Introducing the new Digital Key for the BMW 8 Series

BMW ConnectedDrive Celebrates 20th Anniversary

BMW ConnectedDrive Celebrates 20th Anniversary

It may seem like BMW’s ConnectedDrive system has just been launched but it has actually been around for 20 years today, prompting the Germans to celebrate the occasion. The precursor to today’s ConnectedDrive system was…

Video: How to Quickly Cool Your BMW

As summer is getting closer, our cars are bound to heat up exponentially quicker and to higher temperatures as the hot sun shines on them. Therefore one has to take measures to make sure he…

BMW traps alleged thief by remotely locking him in car

BMW traps alleged thief by remotely locking him in car

Seattle Police purportedly received assistance from BMW to apprehend an alleged car thief by remotely tracking and locking him inside the very same vehicle he snatched. Authorities say the suspect was prowling cars early last…

Most BMWs to lose ConnectedDrive services in 2017

Most BMWs to lose ConnectedDrive services in 2017

If you currently have a new-ish BMW with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist features, such as SOS, BMW Assist eCall and Concierge Call, it’s likely you will lose your services starting January 1, 2017. BMW isn’t doing…