News
BMW has been at the forefront of in-car connectivity for years and that comes with a cost sometimes. Older cars use older technology and since they are still being used today, a drastic change in…
Gabriel Nica / May 20, 2021
How-To
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…
Gabriel Nica / July 24, 2020
News
Seldom has it been as important as today to avoid unnecessary trips with your own BMW and instead of simply staying at home. The police in Dubai are now relying on the BMW ConnectedDrive to…
Horatiu Boeriu / April 13, 2020
BMW X5
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…
Gabriel Nica / November 17, 2018
8 Series
Video: Introducing the new Digital Key for the BMW 8 Series
by Gabriel Nica
/ Date: June 18, 2018
Interesting
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…
Gabriel Nica / May 8, 2018
How-To
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…
Gabriel Nica / April 13, 2018
News
BMW has performed extremely well once again in the latest readers’ polls conducted by German magazines “CHIP” and “auto, motor und sport” with a series of top placings. The infotainment and connectivity technology available in…
Horatiu Boeriu / October 1, 2017
5 Series
When it comes to cars, people don’t expect them to win awards for connectivity, especially if they are handed out by computer magazines. However, the G30 BMW 5 Series did just that in a survey…
Gabriel Nica / August 30, 2017
News
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…
Horatiu Boeriu / December 5, 2016
3 Series
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…
Nico DeMattia / November 12, 2016