While almost every auto maker is promising Pandora control, the feature actually only became available on BMW cars Thursday, plus it’s on two Ford models: the 2011 Fiesta and 2012 Mustang.
BMW will now let you control Pandora from the radio when you connect your iPhone. You then get customized Internet Radio with thumb-up and thumb down ratings and the ability to create new custom stations. You can also bookmark songs.
It’s available on model year 2012 and 2011 BMWs produced from March on and you must also purchase the BMW Apps option for $250.
You must also download the latest version of the free Pandora app from iTunes App Store.
Ford points out that its Sync offers voice control over Pandora on an iPhone while the BMW offers only manual radio control. Additional Ford models will offer Pandora control later this year, said the company.–Bill Damsky and Amy Gilroy
Source: BMW and CEoutlook
