Anime streaming service Crunchyroll is being rolled out in connected automotive OEMs, as both the niche streamer and in-vehicle entertainment (IVE) market continue to make significant ground. Crunchyroll content will initially become available in BMW and Mini vehicles via automotive distribution vendor Appning’s application platform, an infotainment app store based on the underlying Android Automotive OS. Speaking to Faultline, an Appning representative said the company has already deployed its app marketplace with 16 OEMs, with the platform covering “more than 40 car brands reaching over 20% of accessible market share”. Besides BMW Group, these include Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Dacia, Geely, Lotus, Smart, MG, Great Wall Motor, and Vinfast. “Crunchyroll starts with BMW and Mini,” emphasized Appning, angling its product as the…