The BMW iDrive system has been around in one form or another since 2001. It's come a long way from its CD-ROM based operating system and mouse-based controls. BMW AG pioneered infotainment systems, and their restless innovation has resulted in iDrive consistently being rated among the best available. If you're shopping for a new BMW car or truck near Columbia, MD, here's what you should know about the iDrive system available on the vehicles stocked by BMW of Silver Spring.

What does the BMW iDrive system do? Simply put, it allows you to control several key functions and applications without having to divert your attention from the road. Navigation, music, information, and communication are all routed through a single high-resolution display, allowing you all the perks of the latest technology without dangerous distractions. You can find points of interest, curate the ultimate playlist, replace your worn old road atlas, make hands-free calls, and more. iDrive also seamlessly integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, making it even easier to tether your smartphone to your 2017 BMW X5 or BMW i3 and make the infotainment system more powerful still.

BMW iDrive continues to evolve and improve. A new partnership between BMW AG and IBM's famous Watson supercomputer applies principles of machine learning to make the system even better and more intuitive. While we're still waiting on the first fruits of that collaboration, J. D. Power has already awarded top honors to the system in their first-ever survey of in-car technology.

Learn more about BMW iDrive and the great new BMW cars available at BMW of Silver Spring. We serve Bowie and Columbia, MD from our showroom at 3211 Automobile Blvd in Silver Spring, MD, and we look forward to serving you!