Internet of things? Ambient Intelligence? Fourth Industrial Revolution? From smartphones to home appliances, the devices that we use are becoming smarter and more connected by the day, and our cars are no different.
Thankfully, there's no need to develop a deep understanding of these information technology concepts to benefit from the added convenience that BMW is bringing to its vehicles. Join us in this short series as we explore (in simple to understand terms) just how you could stand to benefit from the connected technology that the firm is applying into its vehicles.
This first of three articles sees just how your daily commute could be so much easier in a BMW!
Making every drive a breeze
Living in a fast-paced city like Singapore means it's inevitable that you'll face long and challenging days. Now, your BMW may have been honed to offer sheer driving pleasure, but when tough workdays or long journeys take their toll, it's always nice to have someone to fall back on.
Or maybe, you could call upon something to make your commute a bit easier and safer. Enter, BMW's Driving Assistant Plus* (available as a three-month free-of-charge trial, or to subscribe to for one month, one year, three years, or to simply purchase for an unlimited period).
The Level 2 automated driving technology can not only maintain a safe distance between your car and the vehicle ahead but can also help you keep your BMW within its lane and will warn you if the speed limit changes.
All this means that you and your BMW can not only make easy progress in start/stop traffic but you'll also will be able to take the stress out of travelling on the motorway!
Effortless at any destination
But stressful commutes are not the only bother when it comes to driving in Singapore. There's also those pesky tight carparks to think about.
But when you arrive at your selected destination in a BMW, there's no need to sweat, thanks to the firm's Parking Assistant Professional* (available as a three-month free-of-charge trial, or to subscribe to for one month, one year, three years, or to simply purchase for an unlimited period).
This technology allows your BMW to drive itself into and out of tight parking spaces in a partially automated manner, and if you so wish, even allows you to manoeuvre your car into a space via a smartphone so you don't even have to be seated within it.
And there's another clever feature to consider: BMW's Manoeuvre Assistant. With this feature, your car can perform up to ten recurring parking manoeuvres, each covering a total distance of up to 200m. Simply save the manoeuvre once and your car now knows how to reverse out of any narrow corridor or space - perfect if the parking provisions at your home or workplace aren't exactly great!
Always ready when you are
And even when you're busy at work or simply resting at home, BMW's connected technology means access to your car is always at your fingertips.
Need to check on the battery capacity of your electric BMW? Or perhaps you've forgotten when the car's next service is due? Fret not, all this information and much more is now easily accessible all through the free-of-charge BMW Remote Services* which you can access via the My BMW app!
Link the app to your vehicle and you won't even have to adjust its seats or mirrors even after your kinds or parents have driven it. All your personalised settings will be saved and automatically applied whenever you use your phone to unlock the vehicle.
But there's more. With the BMW app, users can pre-cool their vehicle even utilise a remote 3D view and vehicle locator to find it in any parking lot - that means that your car will be getting its cabin ready for you as you prep for a day's worth of activities. How clever is that? Utilise the technology to beat our scorching sun and ensure that you always step into a car full of cool and fresh air!
Want to learn more about the connected features of your BMW? Look out for the next episode of this series come 26 August 2025!
Want to ensure you're always connected?
If you're after a more connected driving experience, look out for services (all prices inclusive of GST) including:
i. Driving Assistant Plus starting from $60/month
ii. Parking Assistant Professional starting from $30/month
All the eligible digital services for your BMW are available on the BMW ConnectedDrive Store.
Simply select your preferred services and complete the purchase online with the discount code "SGCM10RF" to enjoy the exclusive 10% discount, and services will be automatically installed on your vehicle's onboard computer. Discount is valid till 31 October 2025.
*BMW Digital services are subject to availability and compatibility with the BMW vehicle. More information on BMW's ConnectedDrive upgrades is available here.
Or you might also want to catch BMW's connected features in action on video here:
