News
As Apple rolls out its next-generation CarPlay Ultra, many automakers are rushing to integrate it across their lineups. BMW, however, is taking a different stance. At least part of the reason might come down to…
Steven Paul / September 12, 2025
News
Apple CarPlay has been championed as an essential feature for many modern car buyers. A must-have that shapes purchasing decisions and sparks fierce debate online. But according to BMW’s data, the reality looks very different….
Steven Paul / September 9, 2025
News
Apple’s new CarPlay Ultra system is finally here, bringing a more immersive version of its in-car interface to production vehicles. But if you’re a BMW driver hoping to get it anytime soon, don’t hold your…
Horatiu Boeriu / July 22, 2025
Models
After a long wait, Apple has finally launched its most advanced in-car technology yet, CarPlay Ultra, marking a significant step forward in smartphone-to-vehicle integration. The first cars to offer the next-generation system are none other…
Horatiu Boeriu / May 15, 2025
How-To
BMW Apple Carplay & Android Auto: How to retrofit? | Complete guide
by Horatiu Boeriu / Date: February 6, 2022
Car Tips
In this video, you will learn how connect and setup Apple CarPlay to your iPhone smartphone in a BMW car. The BMW X3 used in this demo comes with iDrive 7, so the procedure might…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 29, 2022
News
After BMW announced that US customers will switch to a subscription contract if they want to use CarPlay in their cars, there was a number of voices accusing BMW of all sorts of nefarious things….
Gabriel Nica / February 7, 2018
5 Series
The 2017 5 Series is the first car to hit roads to use Bluetooth for CarPlay, saving you from the trouble of plugging your phone in.
Raluca Boeriu / October 21, 2016
News
BMW of North America will offer the Apple CarPlay as an optional $300 feature on most BMWs within the current lineup. Several cars from BMW’s 2 to 7 series can now be purchased with CarPlay…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 1, 2016
Interesting
At the moment, BMW may have the best in-car infotainment system on the market. With its latest generation iDrive 5.0, the new BMW 7 Series will utilize physical buttons and knobs as well as touchscreen…
Nico DeMattia / June 16, 2015