Global and BMW Group bring one of the UK’s most popular radio and podcast apps directly into BMW and MINI infotainment systems
BMW and MINI are the first to launch new Global Player in-car app, removing the need to connect a smartphone

Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, and BMW Group UK have partnered to bring the Global Player app to BMW and MINI vehicles for the first time through their BMW or MINI vehicle’s built-in app store.

Drivers of compatible BMW and MINI models* can now install the free Global Player app directly into their vehicle, allowing them to live stream Global’s radio stations, rewind shows, catch up on programmes, and browse thousands of podcasts and playlists, all from the vehicle’s built-in infotainment system and controls.

The Global Player app runs natively within the vehicle’s infotainment system, removing the need to connect a smartphone for access. Drivers simply sign in once to access their personalised content and seamlessly continue listening between devices, at home, in the office and now in their vehicle.

Today, over 180,000 BMW and MINI vehicles on the road in the UK support the new Global Player native app, with this figure projected to exceed 300,000 by the end of 2026. This growth will include the all-new BMW iX3, powered by the latest BMW Operating System X, as well as all future Neue Klasse models.

Chris Hollis, BMW Group Customer Digital Applications Manager, said: “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 know 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