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BMW ConnectedDrive System
The BMW ConnectedDrive system helps drivers keep in touch with the outside world during either long commutes or short drives through town and enhances the overall driving experience. With its advanced capabilities in convenience, safety and infotainment the ConnectedDrive system makes driving easier than before.
Convenience
The TeleService is an onboard service and maintenance system. It monitors fluid status and parts such as engine oil and brake pads and then transmit the vehicle’s data to a local BMW center shortly before it requires service. The BMW center will then contact the owner to schedule an appointment. In addition if any parts are required, the BMW dealer will pre-order the parts to make the service appointment that much easier. Door Unlock, helps keep drivers from being locked out of their BMW vehicle. If a driver is locked out, he/she just needs to call the BMW Assist response center, and they can remotely unlock the driver’s door.
Safety
The BMW ConnectedDrive system also includes safety features. The system will automatically transmit the vehicle’s location and crash information to a response specialist in the event of a severe accident. The system also utilizes BMW Roadside Assistance via the “Roadside Assistance” button on the iDrive or radio display. Once Roadside Assistance is selected, BMW Roadside Assistance will dispatch the most appropriate form of help to the vehicle’s location. The ConnectedDrive system is also equipped with night vision that alerts the driver when animals or pedestrians are on the road ahead. It will display images on the iDrive screen using infrared front cameras. The Head-Up display transparently projects the vehicle’s speed, directions and collisions warnings through the windshield within the driver’s field of vision. This feature helps keep the driver’s eyes on the road ahead. Read the rest of this entry »
BMW Z4 Gets Two Engine Options
The BMW Z4, along with its Z3 predecessor, have been staples in the BMW roadster lineup for over a decade. With a firm suspension, rigid construction, and high-powered engine, the Z4 has been known to take any driver from zero to hero in no time flat. Utilizing the same inline-6 cylinder engine that’s made the BMW 3 series the most popular mid-sized cars in the world, the Z4 commands the respect of any driver who knows the capabilities of the car. On the mountain roads, or just driving to the store, the Z4 shines with its true colors.
The 2010 BMW Z4 has two engine options, both being available in the more popular 3 series cars: The normally-aspirated 3.0 liter found in the base trim, and the turbocharged 3.0 liter found in the higher-end model. The normally-aspirated engine is exactly what you would expect from a BMW engine: It’s a smoothly running engine that exudes class and refinement, all while delivering 255 horsepower to the rear wheels. Its 220 foot-pounds of torque provides ample passing ability on the highway, making this engine suitable for those who routinely cruise at high speeds on the Autobahn. Its fuel economy is also unsurpassed for an engine of this output: 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway is standard in the manual transmission models. Read the rest of this entry »