In what could be the best thing to happen to iDrive since its inception, BMW on Monday announced it will offer full-blown Internet access in its cars via the controversial interface in North America. Back in February, BMW announced this ability is coming to Europe as part of a ConnectedDrive option package.
The system will only allow web browsing when speeds are below 3mph, but rear-seat passengers, provided the vehicle in question is equipped with a rear entertainment system, can browse the web at all speeds. The on-board computer will be able to send information from the Internet including directions, to portable devices such as cellular phones via the EDGE data network.
ConnectedDrive will start showing up in the automaker’s cars in Germany starting in September, with other European countries and the U.S. shortly thereafter. Pricing of the package itself and any associated monthly fees for the U.S. market is yet to be determined, though BMW estimates put Europe monthly pricing will be around 15 euros, or about $23.
05/06, 1:12 PM
posted by:
olds307
So now BMW owners sitting in traffic will hold things up further by going 3mph instead of 6mph with everyone else.
05/06, 1:48 PM
posted by:
xyunya
I can see puzzlement on coroners face as to why deceased has a hard-on an grin on his face while his BMW wraps a tree.
05/06, 6:01 PM
posted by:
Jordan
idrive is for porn
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05/06, 7:17 PM
posted by:
Rafa LL
iDrive, what about you?
05/07, 7:53 AM
posted by:
DeansterTJ
3 mph is fast enough to run over some kids playing in the street.
The bigger problem is the overengineering of all these cars.
Just go back to base strippers with nothing but a radio and stickshift. I wish Dodge built that Razor a few years ago – 2000 lbs 240 hp coupe for 20k, nothing in it but the bare essentials.
05/07, 6:41 PM
posted by:
DialM4Speed
I wish they built the Razor too but not a stripped out one! That would be pointless in my opinion. I want power everything and internet access in cars is LOOOOOONG overdue. I talked to a Dodge rep at the autoshow years ago and he said everyone liked the Razor but it just didn’t happen. Guess Chrysler/Dodge had better things to do like build all the retarded hill billies who are stuck in the 60’s their Chargers and (puke) Challengers! Whooo boy tell ya what!