How to Charge Devices in Your BMW

Overhead of centre console with charging tray, USB ports and power outlet

Power outlets, USB ports and a wireless charging tray all allow you to charge devices in your BMW. Depending on your BMW model, you can find 3 12-volt power outlets, Type A and Type C USB ports and… Read More

How To Use The Wireless Charging Tray On Your BMW

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Wireless charging is one of the most convenient ways to charge your mobile devices (and even your BMW Display Key!). With wireless charging now standard on the majority of new smartphones, and with most chargers capable of… Read More

How to Use Reverse Assistant

BMW iDrive screen showing rear camera feed and BMW Reverse Assistant system

BMW technology is always pushing boundaries and striving for excellence, with the all-new innovative driving assistance feature BMW Reverse Assistant yet another way they continue making the BMW driving experience world-class. Imagine that you’re driving down a winding… Read More

Automatically Adapt Your BMW’s Speed to Speed Limits

Instrument display with Speed Limit and Assistant

In the good old days, you had to notice speed signs on the side of the road and then adjust your speed accordingly, all by yourself! Thanks to BMW, we’re now living in a new age where the… Read More

How to Play Spotify From Any Smartphone in your BMW

BMW ConnectedDrive system with Spotify option prompting on the screen

Did you know you can access your entire Spotify library, right from your BMW’s iDrive system? With any smartphone, you’ll have access to a fully-integrated Spotify interface—and it’s incredibly easy to connect it to your vehicle. Take a… Read More

BMW Active and Dynamic Cruise Control

Cruise control provides one of the many comforts of modern driving, and with BMW Active and Dynamic Cruise Control, you can perfectly adapt it to your needs. Active Cruise Control adjusts your cruising speed to the vehicle in… Read More

How to Activate your Digital Key?

With the innovative BMW Digital Key, drivers can lock, unlock, and start their BMW when carrying the physical key feels too cumbersome. Drivers may also share the Digital Key with trusted friends and family members via their Connected… Read More

What is BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant?

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The support, knowledge, and understanding offered by having a personal assistant keeps you on track, efficient, and helps solve problems you didn’t even know you had. A personal assistant works with you to make your life… Read More

How to Play Music from iOS or Android in your BMW

You can easily play music from either your iOS or Android device in your BMW through Bluetooth, a USB cable or the Apple Carplay® and Android Auto systems. Ensure you have Operating System 7, navigate to the “Media”… Read More

What is BMW Auto Start Stop?

BMW Auto Start Stop turns off the engine of your BMW vehicle when stopped or at low speeds to save fuel. This means that you’ll be saving fuel everywhere from traffic lights to crossings to traffic jams—finally, a… Read More

Connecting Your Phone To Your BMW Via Bluetooth

A finger navigating the BMWConnectedDrive display, trying to connect their smartphone via Bluetooth

Having the latest technology has become a necessity for giving you the best driving experience possible. One of these necessities comes in the form of the lightning-quick Bluetooth connectivity between your smartphone and your BMW. While some of… Read More

How Do I Use the BMW Digital Key?

White BMW interior with a smartphone demonstrating the Connected Drive app

BMW is always at the forefront of cutting-edge driving technologies, especially when it comes to changing the way we drive. With its latest innovation, the BMW Digital Key, you get the power to control all of your vehicle’s… Read More

What is BMW Live Cockpit Professional?

BMW comes stocked with some of its best vehicle technology of all time, for both driving dynamics and communication in the BMW Live Cockpit Professional system. These advanced services help to make your drive both more convenient and controlled. This… Read More

What is Executive Drive Pro?

The Executive Drive Pro is a proactive suspension control system that balances comfortability with driving dynamics. Your vehicle will always be prepared for the road ahead with this intuitive driving feature at your BMW’s disposal. This suspension system ensures you… Read More

Should I add the xOffroad Package to my BMW?

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Who said BMWs were only made for looks? Contrary to popular belief, BMW models can get just as down and dirty as some of the most powerful off-road vehicles on the market. For… Read More

What are the BMW Electric Vehicles?

It’s the wave of the future, and BMW is helping to lead the charge as they’ve done throughout their automotive history. BMW offers a diverse selection of electric vehicles that put that technology into the same luxury and class you’d… Read More

Are BMWs Good Winter Vehicles?

BMW has a reputation of being a purely luxury brand. They produce a modern day sportster, something you’d want to drive down Jasper Ave on a Friday night in the dead heat of the summer. Summer is just part of what you think about when it comes to BMW. The ideal image is a gorgeous BMW Z4 cruising down the road, turning heads wherever it goes. It’s an association that’s obvious. You’re driving a gorgeous ride, it’s only fitting that the weather cooperate, right? Despite their incredible reputation, they aren’t historically known for being driven in winter. But I’m here to tell you that even though it’s not what BMW vehicles are known for, it doesn’t mean they aren’t capable. Quite the opposite, BMW vehicles are fully designed to be a driven in a variety of conditions. They are vehicles that are much more than their reputation. They are built to surprise. Read More

What is BMW iDrive?

BMW iDrive is BMW’s infotainment system, ready to assist you with all of the connective features in your vehicle. From navigation to music and vehicle information, it’s simple to control from its rotary dial, buttons or voice control. Learn… Read More

What is BMW VANOS?

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VANOS is the BMW Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system. VANOS stands for Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung, which is the German abbreviation for variable camshaft timing. As it suggests, this technology helps change and regulate an engine’s timing, so it… Read More

What is the BMW X7?

Teased for too long is one of BMW’s greatest offerings for 2019, the BMW X7. This full-size luxury crossover continues the legacy of BMW’s X lineup and offers the largest variant yet for… Read More

Looking into the Future with Edmonton BMW

Rear night time shot of BMW iNext, illuminated iNext in light blue on vehicle bumper

At BMW we’re on the leading edge of automotive technology and design. That means, we’re constantly looking forward, in order to bring the best product to our customers. We’re not just thinking about the latest design trends, we’re… Read More

3-Series Touring vs. C-Class Wagon

The BMW 3 Series Touring is one of BMW’s wagon-styled vehicles, built to provide unmatched driving pleasure. Another vehicle that is similar to the BMW 3 Series is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon, known for its superior comfort and performance. Read More

What is BMW Assist?

Thanks to the advanced on-board technology on BMW models, safety and support have never felt more personalized—and that’s especially evident with the BMW Assist system. This roadside assistance system gives you a wide range of services that help… Read More

The End of the Road for V12 Engines at BMW

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It’s been reported, back in February of 2018, that BMW will discontinue production of its line of V12 engines for its performance vehicles, most notably on the M760Li xDrive. The company will instead debut a brand-new and… Read More

Spotlight on the 2019 BMW X3

When you hear the name BMW, you come to expect a little more. And you’re justified. With its enviable appearance and superior handling, the all-new 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i will transform the way you view compact crossovers. DESIGN It’s a… Read More

BMW Concept Cars: A Vision to the Future

It’s an exciting time for BMW. On top of the latest models continuously releasing, concept models are constantly in development and showcased around the world at automotive shows, bringing to light the talented skills of the designers and… Read More

The Best Features on the BMW ConnectedDrive

Using the BMW’s iDrive system, ConnectedDrive gives you the power of the internet and smartphone right within arm’s reach, keeping you updated throughout your daily commute. Read on to learn about some of the exclusive features you get with… Read More

Beneficial uses of the BMW head-up display

BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke or Bavarian Motor Works) is known worldwide for their reliable, beautifully designed vehicles and cutting-edge technologies such as Apple Carplay ®, the BMW ConnectedDrive Store, the BMW head-up display, the Dynamic Parking Forecast and many others. Read More

Our Favourite BMW Features

Here at Edmonton BMW, our vehicles have the latest tech available from the manufacturers, but sometimes with so many updates, it's hard to keep track of all of them. Luckily, We managed to narrow down some of our favourite BMW features that we think give you the most convenience while driving your vehicle. Read on to learn more! Read More

How to Pair Your Phone with BMW ConnectedDrive

Edmonton BMW compiled a quick guide for you to learn how to connect your smartphone to the BMW ConnectedDrive system on your vehicle with ease. Read More

What Does the ‘M’ in X5 M and X6 M Series Mean?

So what makes M Performance vehicles so special compared to its initial counterparts? Let us here at Edmonton BMW explain. Read More

Are Parts and Accessories More Expensive for BMW?

BMW vehicles often have premium prices attached to everything with the vehicle, including both parts and accessories. But does that make it the most expensive premium vehicle on the market? Some signs might actually point to the opposite direction when… Read More

BMW Heads Up Display Breakdown

Let Edmonton BMW give you a comprehensive breakdown of what makes the Head-Up Display an essential BMW technology and how to use yours, today. Read More