According to the Telematics Research Group (TRG), the crafty engineers at BMW are the most technologically savvy
bunch selling cars in North America– at least as far as telematics go. The upscale Bavarian marque headed the TRG
Automotive Technology Index thanks to its range of available “key telematics, infotainment and driver assist
technology.” Composed of 30 different metrics in six categories, BMW edged Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac to take the
top spot, with Infiniti and Lexus rounding out the top five.
Advances in driver assist technology like lane-departure warning systems and adaptive cruise control have largely
been introduced in brand flagships like BMW’s 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class, with features trickling down to the
rest of the lineup as time goes on.
That said, innovations like BMW’s all-in-one metallic porkpie hat (otherwise known as iDrive) have had their share
of detractors and glitches, with not everyone warming to the influx of electronics in their vehicles. Obviously,
however, that hasn’t deterred the brand from moving forward with various technological initiatives.
[Source: DrivingToday.com; AutoReview.ru]