By the way.. the Google local search is not just a function of the iPhone app. You can send to car from your desktop computers browser as well (ie Firefox, Safari, etc.) just using
http://maps.google.com. The BMW Remote app lets me use google maps much like it is on my home computer, so that is a big plus.
Now if they would integrate Siri into the push to talk button on the steering wheel I would be in heaven! "Siri... find me the closest Starbucks north of me and send to my car" (although I can imagine something like this being a common response "Sure, let me get get that for you".. "Ok, directions to the North Star have been sent to your car")
Also, I am not sure what options you need to have purchased on your car to get this working. I have tech package + BMW Assist. So for me, I have to press my 'emergency use only' BMW assist button above my head and say "Hi BMW lady... can you find me the closest Starbucks north of me and send it to my nav"....... First world problems my friends.