My girlfriend recently has bought 2017 Mini Countryman F60. She really wants to use Apple carplay with her car but I don't know how to. I have E-sys and OBD cable for my bimmer. Is there anyone can advice me about how to activate apple carplay on my MINI F60? Thanks in advance:)

https://youtu.be/KoQP5qjSYvw In many ways, Frank Stephenson had more pressure on him when he designed his MINI than when Alec Issigonis designed his. So how did he do it? A new video from the man himself tells all. That's not to diminish Alec Issigonis' work. Much the opposite. The designer...

I am extremely please with the navigation update. Our 2011 mini copper countryman had never had a navigation update. To say it was outdated is a gross understatement. It took about an hour. Worked brilliantly. A very pleased customer. :)

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Does anyone know what the 2 amber lights next to the domes lights are for? when/why do they come on? Mine seem to be always on when the car is running, and shut off about 2-3 minutes after the engine is stopped. are these warning lights for something?

NCC Autocross will be holding our fifth points event of the year on September 9, 2018. It will be held at: Regency Furniture Stadium 11765 St Linus Drive Waldorf, MD 20602 Register on MotorsportReg.com Registration opened on August 6, 2018. Online registration is highly encouraged and saves...

BMW is looking to flesh out its electric lineup and much like it does today, it will borrow from MINI to make its smallest models. The BMW i1, according to Spain's motor.es, will come out in the next few years based on the same platform as the MINI Cooper Electric. Although the report didn't...

Right now, when you buy a new car you have a range of drivelines to choose form with a wealth of manufacturers all vying to make theirs the best. Thanks to the intricacies of the internal combustion engine, engineering is wildly difficulty and variable pursuit. But with the rise of the electric...

Early spy shots of a four-door 2 Series have been captured by our spy photographers. The shots give some hints as to what the upcoming, front-wheel-drive 2 Series will look like. Although it's being sold as a four-door version of the 2 Series that we know and love here, it actually shares a...

A slew of new all-electric BMWs is on its way, starting with a four-door sedan concept set to be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show next week. Although the new sedan is still shrouded in mystery, Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management, said that it slots in between the i3 and i8...

The 1 Series is coming back to America. Sort of. This 1 Series, unlike the last one, will send power to the front wheels and come as a value offering that doesn't skimp on the premium features. This 1 Series was designed for the Chinese market and wasn't initially intended for US consumption...

The next step in BMW’s electrification plan is coming in the form of an all-electric 3-door Mini. Set to start production in 2019, the new electric Mini will fill out the lineup, which currently includes gas, diesel, and hybrid variants. The Mini will be powered by an electric powertrain...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=599928&stc=1&d=1496717006 As the largest model in the history of the brand, the new MINI Countryman offers enthralling spaciousness and driving properties combined with maximum flexibility. Now it also stands out with regard to safety...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=599074&stc=1&d=1496022640 The 2017 Rally Kazakhstan proved to be a tough event for all competitors with mixed fortunes along the route for many entrants. However, Poland's Jakub Przygonski proved that with more and more experience...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=597248&stc=1&d=1494618465 Characteristic MINI driving fun is now available in fascinating, sustainable form. The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 is the first model of the British premium brand in which a plug-in hybrid drive provides...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=596149&stc=1&d=1493818611 The new MINI Countryman arouses the spirit of discovery. With generous space for up to five occupants and their luggage as well as the optional all-wheel drive system ALL4, the latest generation of the...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=594296&stc=1&d=1492225914 The Mini Countryman is an interesting car. It challenges what you think a Mini is and can be. It's not really mini with a wheelbase of 105.1 inches and weighing in at 3,360 pounds. Because of that, it doesn't...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=594222&stc=1&d=1492186299 The second generation of the MINI Countryman is the biggest and most versatile model in the entire range of the tradition-steeped British brand. And another superlative now applies to the power unit of the...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=594046&stc=1&d=1492031808 Brief Introduction. 40 years ago BMW became the first carmaker to offer drivers the chance to hone their skills at the wheel, and it has continued to do so ever since. In 2011, what began as a "driving...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=593879&stc=1&d=1491872869 The world premiere of the all-new BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase is one of the main highlights of the Auto Shanghai 2017 show. The new business sedan is the successor to the current front-runner in the Chinese...