Already available in Europe, owners of 2009 BMWs in the U.S. will get in-car Google as well. The service will include integrated Google maps that will let the passenger or driver search for restaurants, movie theaters or any other type of business. (Already the thoughts of potential driver distraction have us cringing, but we'll move forward, pretending BMW drivers will use the service responsibly.) Once a business or address is located, the system brings up directions from the car's navigation system. If it's a business, you can even make a phone call via Bluetooth. Additional features include BMW Assist, which will track your car down if it's stolen or send an ambulance in the event of an accident. And what's the financial bottom line? At $199 per year, we thrifty drivers wonder if it wouldn't be easier to just Google the restaurant before you leave the house. Of course, in a BMW that's probably the least expensive option on the price sheet. Googling BMWs Coming to US Streets (Engadget)

Source: Kicking Tires

Original Story: 2009 BMW Owners in the U.S. Can Google