Looks like BMW is getting rid of the $80/year charge for Apple Carplay. Guessing this means it'll be free beyond the 4 years we got also. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/bmw-finally-makes-apple-carplay-174600496.html
Interesting, I work at a BMW dealership and have sent an email to BMW NA to confirm - will update with findings!
He responded and said, I have heard that, wait until it comes out with an update in our internal system. Once I see it there at work I'll let y'all know. That will have official info. So nothing official official yet on how/what/when/where.