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BMW and MINI Drivers Get Direct Access to Global Player Streaming
A new partnership brings one of teh UK’s most popular radio and podcast apps directly into vehicle infotainment systems, eliminating the need for smartphone connections.
- BMW and MINI are the first automakers to launch the new Global Player in-car app.
- Over 180,000 BMW and MINI vehicles in the UK currently support the app, with projections exceeding 300,000 by the end of 2026.
- Drivers can stream radio stations,rewind shows,and access podcasts without connecting a smartphone.
- The app will be available on the all-new BMW iX3 and future neue Klasse models.
BMW and MINI drivers in the UK now have seamless access to a world of audio entertainment thanks to a new integration with Global Player. The app, from Media & Entertainment Group Global, is now natively available in compatible vehicles, removing the need for drivers to connect their smartphones to enjoy their favorite radio stations, news, and podcasts.
Currently, more than 180,000 BMW and MINI vehicles on UK roads are equipped to use the new native app. That number is expected to climb past 300,000 by the end of 2026, encompassing the upcoming all-new BMW iX3, powered by the latest BMW Operating System X, and also all future models from the Neue Klasse line.
Chris Hollis, BMW Group Customer Digital Applications Manager, stated: “We’re excited to offer BMW and MINI customers enhanced connectivity through the new Global Player in-car app, allowing them to enjoy their most loved music, news and podcasts with ease. This latest addition complements the wide variety of apps already available for customers and further strengthens our seamless in-car entertainment experience.”
“This partnership with BMW Group UK is part of our ambition to make Global player available everywhere our audiences are.
We no that in-car listening plays an important role in people’s daily routines, so we want to make finding the audio they love as easy as possible.”
Stephen Toombs, Head of In-Car Distribution for Global Player,Global
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