INRIX’s parking solution wins BMW’s Supplier Innovation Award

The coveted award is based on the development and implementation of real-time on-street parking service in a connected car, which uses up-to-the-minute and historical parking data to predict the availability of parking spaces.

“We are thrilled the BMW Group has recognized INRIX as one of the premier suppliers that is improving the driving experience,” said Bryan Mistele, president and CEO at INRIX. “Our goal has always been to provide BMW drivers with the most innovative, accurate and reliable connected services available in the car.”

INRIX also announced the availability of INRIX Parking Path technology in new BMW vehicles in the United States and Europe. It is the first solution to combine real-time traffic, incident and parking availability data into the navigation experience.

Unlike traditional navigation systems that route from point A to point B, INRIX Parking Path simplifies the last mile by guiding drivers along the fastest route to find available parking, saving time and frustration.

Debuted in 2016, the On-Street Parking Information (OSPI) of the BMW Group now includes Park-Search-Route (PSR), powered by INRIX Parking Path, to guide drivers to their destination along the optimal route for finding available street parking. INRIX On-Street Parking and INRIX Parking Path are immediately available in the new BMW 5 Series Sedan in the U.S. and across Europe in BMW models with Professional Navigation.

“Drivers typically start looking for a place to park once they reach their final destination, which causes delays, traffic issues, and frustration to the driver and others around them,” said Joe Berry, Executive Vice President and General Manager - Auto at INRIX. “INRIX Parking Path helps BMW drivers arrive on time, stress free and with no hassles.”

INRIX has developed technology that leverages floating car data generated from cars of the BMW Group to improve the accuracy and coverage of INRIX Parking. INRIX uses data collected from ultrasonic sensors, commonly referred to as “parking sensors,” as the vehicle drives down the road to scan, collect and transmit real-time parking occupancy information to other cars of the BMW Group.