
All New MINI App Set to a Launch in the US
The all new MINI App is finally launching in the US and it’s a major improvement over the current experience. From remote vehicle functionality...
The all new MINI App is finally launching in the US and it’s a major improvement over the current experience. From remote vehicle functionality...
It’s hard to believe but BMW and MINI ConnectedDrive is Turing 20 this year. It was back in 1998 when the BMW Assist package...
MINI 4G connectivity is coming to all models beginning with March production along with a host of new features and functionality. This change was...
It’s taken years but MINI Connected is something that we at MF finally use on a daily basis. It’s simple in its scope but...
BMW Connected + represents a major step in connecting the driver’s digital life to their BMW and a preview of what to expect for...
With MINI set to launch CarPlay in the Clubman and Countryman beginning with June production, thoughts for some have turned to Android Auto. For over a year we've heard that BMW/MINI were testing Android Auto for possible inclusion along side CarPlay for a later rollout. Now we have confirmation that BMW/MINI has decided to not integrate Android Auto in future cars.
BMW’s implementation of wireless CarPlay has raised a few eyebrows since it is one of the first wireless implementations in the industry. And beginning...
It’s good guys. It’s really good. That’s the reaction we had when we first played with the new touchscreen navigation last fall at the...
<a href="https://www.motoringfile.com/2015/09/04/carplay-is-coming-to-the-mini-with-touchscreen-idrive/">Over a year ago</a> we told you that MINI was working behind the scenes to bring Apple <a href="http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/">CarPlay</a> to market. Now we can confirm the timing. According to sources familiar with MINIs' plans, Apple CarPlay will be available on the F60 MINI Countryman beginning with July 2017 production. This option (yup, it'll be an option) will only be available with MINI's new touchscreen navigation (OE 609). The standard 6.5" iDrive system in the Countryman will not be available with CarPlay.
Official Release: The launch of the new generation of MINI Connected takes the intelligent link-up of the vehicle, driver and outside world into a...