BMW adds Apple's CarPlay as $300 upgrade for most models People able to afford a BMW can now get Apple CarPlay on virtually any new model as a $300 upgrade option, according to the automaker's website. Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14
BMW begins Apple CarPlay support with paid upgrades to 2 Series Long a holdout, BMW this week finally launched support for Apple's CarPlay by offering the technology as an upgrade option for 2 Series cars. Roger Fingas 9 years ago 29
BMW refocuses 'i' division on self-driving cars as Honda shows off autonomous prototypes More potential competition for the rumored "Apple Car" emerged on Thursday, as BMW said that it is relaunching its "i" division to concentrate on self-driving vehicles, just a day after Honda revealed its own prototypes in that field. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14
Rumor: Control of user data railroaded 'Project Titan' talks between Apple and BMW, Daimler Apple was said to be involved in negotiations with automakers BMW and Daimler, but discussions fell apart because the parties couldn't agree on who would own and protect the data associated with a connected, self-driving car. AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 37
Top BMW electric vehicle engineers defect to Chinese rival backed by Tencent An upstart electric car company backed by Chinese internet giant Tencent has reportedly snared at least four high-ranking executives from BMW i, the German marque's impressive but struggling electric mobility unit. AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 15
BMW plans self-driving software overhaul to fend off the likes of Apple, Google German automaker BMW is planning a major corporate changes going forward, in an effort to build "the most intelligent car" it can, sensing impending competition from Apple, Google and others in Silicon Valley. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 43
Apple's 'Project Titan' car faces manufacturing roadblocks, could necessitate partnership With an internal goal of 2020 to begin building its own car, Apple faces a number of roadblocks in automotive manufacturing, which could lead it to partnering with another company in its vehicular venture, a source has indicated to AppleInsider. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 126
New BMW CEO still willing to talk with tech firms like Apple, hints at manufacturing partnership BMW's newly-installed CEO, Harald Krueger, remains as interested in his predecessor in partnerships with Apple and other tech firms, reports said on Monday. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 15
Audi, BMW, Daimler officially buy Nokia Here maps in deal valued at $3.07B Nokia has confirmed it will sell its Here maps division to German carmakers Audi, BMW, and Daimler, in a deal valued at 2.8 billion euros, or $3.07 billion. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 45
BMW concerned about sharing manufacturing expertise to develop Apple Car - report Apple and BMW have in fact held talks about a potential Apple Car, but the German automaker has been reluctant to reach an agreement, as it is afraid it could just become a supplier to the world's largest company. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 96
Audi, BMW, Daimler on verge of buying Nokia Here mapping service for $2.71B Three German carmakers — Audi, BMW, and Daimler — have together agreed in principle to buy Nokia's Here mapping service, in a deal estimated to be worth just over €2.5 billion ($2.71 billion), a report said on Tuesday. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14
BMW research head avoids Apple Car question, says obstacles present to deeper partnership BMW's research and development head said on Wednesday that there are obstacles to collaborating with Apple beyond integrating iPhone support into vehicles, but did not completely rule out the possibility of the two companies building a car together. Roger Fingas 11 years ago 33
BMW says talks with Apple are not connected to producing a new car Recent negotiations between Apple and BMW weren't connected to developing a car, a BMW spokesman has said, citing discussions between the two parties as part of "regular talks." Roger Fingas 11 years ago 12
Why Apple is revving iOS in the Car for an aggressive 2014 launch Apple's chief executive Tim Cook described the company's 2014 launch of iOS in the Car as "very, very important" and a "key focus for us." Here's a look at what the industry thinks, the competition Apple faces in automotive, and why it's pushing so hard for an immediate launch next year. Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 56
BMW shuns Apple's 'iOS in the Car' to stick with its own technology [u] After being one of the first car companies to offer iPod integration, BMW is surprisingly not on the list of carmakers that announced their support for Apple's new "iOS in the Car" functionality this week. Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 164
BMW says Siri Eyes Free support will come to all of its 2014 models BMW drivers with iPhones may want to take a look at the company's forthcoming models, as the automaker announced on Friday that it would be integrating Apple's Siri Eyes Free mode into all of its 2014 cars. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 31
BMW rolls out four new apps for integration with Apple's iOS BMW on Wednesday announced four new BMW Approved apps for Apple's iPhone, bringing owners of both items a range of new music and connectivity options. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 9
BMW to deploy iPads and mimic Apple Genius program to serve customers BMW next year will take a page from Apple's playbook, bringing in young, tech-savvy staffers to help answer customers' questions about vehicles on the showroom. The BMW Geniuses will even carry iPads. Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 28
