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BMW ConnectedDrive Store Wins Big

BMW ConnectedDrive Store Wins Big

At the ninth annual European Business Awards, the BMW Auto Group was named the customer focus category’s German National Champion for their work with the BMW ConnectedDrive Store. If you drive an appropriately outfitted BMW vehicle, the ConnectedDrive Store is a big part of getting the most out of your vehicle and the driving experience. Users […]

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Hot New Apps Arrive for BMW ConnectedDrive and MINI Connected

Hot New Apps Arrive for BMW ConnectedDrive and MINI Connected

The latest apps keep you connected to your favorite music, people, and destinations

BMW has been hard at work keeping its app library filled with the hottest connected technology. For instance, the German automaker has announced integration with a popular app which can be used in the brand’s vehicles: Life360. This program is being used by 50 million families around the world to stay connected to their friends […]

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That’s Crazy: Mental Health Activists Overreact to BMW ConnectedDrive Ad

That’s Crazy: Mental Health Activists Overreact to BMW ConnectedDrive Ad

Is this simple commercial really as controversial as people claim?

A certain BMW commercial caused a stir during the NCAA tournament these past weeks. Specifically, the 30-second television spot for the brand’s connected communication technology received sharp backlash from a mental health organization. While most people who’ve watched the “Cute Cottage” commercial brush it off as a simple horror trope spoof to promote the 2015 BMW X3 […]

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BMW ConnectedDrive Strengthens the Bond Between Driver, Vehicle

BMW ConnectedDrive Strengthens the Bond Between Driver, Vehicle

Being overly connected can sometimes be a bad thing.  There’s nothing quite like a friend, family member, or significant other who calls, leaves a voicemail, sends a text, sends an email, calls again, texts again, comes to look for you at work, calls an emergency contact, all while you’re sitting through fifteen minutes worth of […]

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BMW Leads Industry with Digital Key for iPhone

BMW Leads Industry with Digital Key for iPhone

Drivers of selected new BMW models can now take advantage of Digital Key for iPhone to unlock a vehicle’s doors and start the engine. Make an Impression: Learn about the best BMW models for professionals Digital Key technology securely connects smart devices with vehicles through the use of Near Field Communication, or NFC. Some automakers […]

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2019 BMW M5 Overview

2019 BMW M5 Overview

Quick is never quick enough, which is why the all-powerful BMW M5 has been tweaked to offer faster and louder thrills. This high-performance executive sedan is setting even higher standards for performance, as the new 2019 BMW M5 is designed to elevate your adrenaline rushes to new heights. Experience a New Level of BMW: Learn […]

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BMW Considers Replacing Car Keys with Smartphones

BMW Considers Replacing Car Keys with Smartphones

As phones and vehicles become more integrated with each other, BMW considers doing away with the traditional car key

Our cars and our phones are now more integrated than ever, thanks to technologies like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. However, could there ever be a time where integral components of vehicles, such as car keys, are replaced by smartphones? BMW certainly seems to think so, as it announced that it was looking into the possibility. […]

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BMW Wins LAPD Contract

BMW Wins LAPD Contract

  In September of last year, BMW loaned a BMW i3 EV to the Los Angeles Police Department. The brand was prepared to let the department have the vehicle for a year to determine if it would be a good fit with the department, and was committed to making improvements along the way to make […]

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NAIAS Wowed By BMW X4 M40i and M2

NAIAS Wowed By BMW X4 M40i and M2

Today was BMW’s big day at the North American International Auto Show, and it impressed the gathered group of journalists at the press conference with two vehicles making their big debut. Learn more about the 2016 BMW X4 M40i SUV and the BMW M2 Coupe below to see which one suits you best. Winter Road Trip to NAIAS?: New […]

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Nissan and BMW Partner for EV Charging

Nissan and BMW Partner for EV Charging

Nissan and BMW are both powerhouses in the EV market. The Nissan LEAF is one of the first EVs to really be a force in the market, and the BMW i Series takes electric cars to the next level of luxury and design with the i3 and sporty i8. While the  two companies might be […]

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2016 BMW M2 Revealed

2016 BMW M2 Revealed

If you are shopping for a powerful BMW fit for the track and the M4 is a bit too large, rejoice! The all-new 2016 BMW M2 was just revealed, and it is a small coupe with enough power under the hood to blow away the critics and the engine noise to drown out the rest […]

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BMW and Lexus Working Together on Supercar to Beat Audi R8

BMW and Lexus Working Together on Supercar to Beat Audi R8

The Audi R8 supercar is the taking the auto world by storm with its powerful performance and affordable price tag. Needless to say, Audi’s biggest competitors would like to take it out. BMW and Lexus have officially teamed up to build a car together to take the top spot. Lexus has experience building a supercar, […]

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BMW Confirms Partnership with Next Mission: Impossible Movie

BMW Confirms Partnership with Next Mission: Impossible Movie

When you think of BMW, you think luxury, power, and performance. You think of the type of car that a spy, like James Bond or Jason Bourne, would drive. And from now on, you’ll be thinking of the upcoming Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation movie, because BMW has just announced its new role as exclusive […]

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No Superpowers Required: See Through Cars with BMW’s X-Ray Glasses

No Superpowers Required: See Through Cars with BMW’s X-Ray Glasses

Automaker's newest augmented reality spectacles will make cars appear transparent

Cars that drive themselves…Panels that record hit-and-run incidents…Self-parking vehicles…robots–oh my! It seems like automakers are drawing their ideas for the latest technology directly from vintage science fiction novels. What’s next, x-ray goggles? Actually, sources from inside one automaker report that’s happening too. European automaker BMW is developing eye-wear which will allow drivers to see through […]

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BMW’s Latest Security Patch Locks Doors to Remote Hackers

BMW’s Latest Security Patch Locks Doors to Remote Hackers

Connected technology has come a long way in the last few years, yet it still has a long way to go. This became evident when BMW technology was shown to be flawed in that it could be hacked pretty easily to allow intruders access to connected BMW vehicles. The hole in question was in the ConnectedDrive software. […]

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BMW Smart Charging App Could Help You Save $400 Per Year

BMW Smart Charging App Could Help You Save $400 Per Year

BMW is launching a new Smart Charging App that could help BMW i customers save as much as $400 every year on their electric bills. It integrates directly into the existing BMW i Remote App available to all Android and iOS device users, making BMW the first automotive manufacturer to offer this kind of automated […]

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BMW Assist Assists More Than 1 Million Vehicles in U.S.

BMW Assist Assists More Than 1 Million Vehicles in U.S.

BMW has announced that more than one million BMW cars and Sports Activity Vehicles in the United States now have an active subscription to its award-winning BMW Assist telematics service. It originally launched in 1997 and began including a four-year subscription in 2007. Today, BMW Assist eCall and TeleService come as standard equipment with 10 […]

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BMW 360 Electric Portfolio Makes Switch to EV E-Z

BMW 360 Electric Portfolio Makes Switch to EV E-Z

Deciding to box up your gasoline-powered car and replace it with a glossy plug-in hybrid or electric car can be a difficult decision—along with a change in the amount of money you spend on gas, it also requires a complete overhaul of your driving habits.  BMW has taken this into consideration and has elected to […]