In-car navigation systems are practically as standard as any other car features these days.  Nearly everyone relies on them to get where they need to without ending up in an alley that’s supposed to be Maple Street!  The in-cabin navigation systems currently found in your Chicago BMW will be getting another great enhancement:  Google Maps.

Google maps are a really cool feature if you have ever used them.  If you input a destination into your iPhone, for example, it’ll give you direction by direction of where you are going, where you are, as shown on a point by a map.  In fact, my spouse and I have used Google Maps on his iPhone to get to different destinations and we’ve found the information to be right on target.  Now, in some new and even Chicago used BMW 5 series models (depending what year it is), you are able to send Google Maps to your vehicle’s navigation system via the “Send to Car” function.  Once the information is there, the driver can access it through voice prompt or manually and the directions will be read aloud and the map will be displayed on the screen.   This should ensure you to get to your destination without getting lost.

Moreover, some other cool features are available in conjunction with your Chicago BMW model.  The luxury car maker is developing an extensive store of online apps that the BMW driver can work with.  There are apps for measuring your 7 series’ g force and acceleration!  Soon, an app will allow an owner to unlock the doors from an iPhone or Smartphone.  How’s that for convenience!  Moreover, a current BMW owner can integrate in car navigation systems and traffic reports to help avoid routes that are congested.  No more being late for that important 9 am meeting.

It is amazing the technological advancements that BMW is making when it comes to in-house navigation systems and automotive apps.  The possibilities seem to be endless.  Go take your BMW for a ride and enjoy all these fun features!