The New BMW Connected + App – a Preview of the New MINI Connected
BMW Connected + represents a major step in connecting the driver’s digital life to their BMW and a preview of what to expect for MINI. The idea is to both simplify the...
BMW, Intel and Mobileye Announce Delphi as a New Autonomous Car Development Partner
BMW (and MINI) have positioned themselves in the forefront of autonomous car technology with an aggressive timeline and recent series of partnerships. This latest rounds out the stable of partners needed for...
The Five Levels of Autonomous Driving Explained
Over the past few months you probably read on MF and elsewhere about the various levels of autonomous driving. For instance the upcoming BMW iNext due in 2022 (yes we also hope...
MINI Has No Plans to Support Android Auto
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.
Wireless CarPlay is Coming to the MINI – Here’s How it Works
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 with June production it will be available on...
MINI’s New Touchscreen Navigation is a Huge Upgrade
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 LA Autoshow. Now that we’ve had a bit...
BMW Opens New Development Center For Autonomous Driving
BMW is pushing ahead with partners such as MobileEye and Intel into the autonomous driving field. And it’s not just the BMW brand that will benefit. The 4th generation MINI is scheduled...
Confirmed: Apple CarPlay is Coming to the MINI Countryman in 2017
<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.
MINI Launches New MINI Connected App Including a New Personal Assistant
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 new dimension. The introduction of the upgraded technology...
2017 MINI Countryman – Standard and Optional Features
While final pricing is weeks away for all markets, we do have some insight into what MINI USA will be including in as standard features on the new Countryman. The list is...