All of that information, including addresses and arrival times, is automatically synced to your car when you get in, assuming it's a ConnectedDrive BMW, Rolls Royce or Mini. Yes, other apps including Android Auto, Waze and others let you do most of those functions. But Connected, being integrated with the vehicle, also lets you lock and unlock your vehicle, flash the headlights to help find it, and turn on the AC before you get in, among other functions. Once you arrive, it'll give you "last mile" walking or transit directions.

Later this year, BMW will join Ford as one of the few automakers with Alexa support. That'll let you shout commands at an Echo to remotely execute door locking and other functions, or get info like your vehicle's fuel or battery levels. BMW says that the app will arrive on iOS sometime in August, with the Alexa update coming later in the year. There's no word yet on Android support.