BMW South Africa announces new ConnectedDrive features available for local customers from July 2014.

BMW is further consolidating its standing as the world’s leading provider of online-based in-car services by introducing some major enhancements while also making its BMW ConnectedDrive services easily accessible. The new mobility products represent a further milestone in the on-going success story of BMW ConnectedDrive and take automotive infotainment into a whole new dimension.

•  The refocusing of BMW ConnectedDrive turns complete, intelligent connectivity between passengers, vehicle and the outside world into a reality.
•  All BMW models are to be fitted with a built-in SIM card as standard from July and August 2014 production.
• The freedom to pick and choose mobility services ensures maximum flexibility und heralds individual, tailor-made solutions that are of unique benefit to the customer.
• Standard Intelligent Emergency Call system including precise vehicle location and detection of accident severity offers more extensive functionality.
• Standard BMW TeleServices to constantly monitor the entire vehicle’s service data from fluid levels to brake pads. If the need for service is identified, the car’s data is transferred directly to BMW.
• BMW Online and BMW Apps-ready applications mean the infotainment options are virtually boundless and available with iOS and Android.
• Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) giving up-to-date information about where traffic is and how to avoid traffic jams.
• Internet usage via an integrated SIM card in the vehicle. Unlimited data transfer (excluding video streaming).
• Drivers can now establish a connection to their BMW through their phones and activate functions in the car remotely via the Remote Services.
• Around the clock and personal advice from the BMW Call Centre with the Concierge Service which can send a requested point of interest directly into the navigation system.
• New ConnectedDrive services specially tailored to the demands of e‑mobility and future mobility form part of the standard specification on the BMW i models when introduced in South Africa from March 2015.
• The BMW ConnectedDrive internet portal, the fully networked BMW i navigation system, the BMW i Remote app as well as the BMW ConnectedDrive Information Plus service designed to ensure a perfectly interlinked user experience.
• The BMW ConnectedDrive Store can be accessed and used both from the vehicle and from a home PC (only in SA from July 2015).
• The variable running periods available for particular services, ranging from just one month to one year or longer, provide added convenience (will only be available in South Africa from July 2015 in conjunction with BMW ConnectedDrive Store).
• The BMW i ConnectedDrive services are there to assist the driver when at home and can accompany them all the way to their final destination while using further forms of transport. As such, BMW i is setting a marker for the future of mobility (available from March 2015 when the BMW i3 and BMW i8 go on sale in South Africa).

More information available in the attached press kit.