Side View
The concept
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic at blind driveways and intersections. Road users concealed by obstacles to the left and right of the vehicle can only be detected relatively late from the driver's seat. To improve visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehicle record the traffic situation on each side.
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Lingering Issues
The X5 hasn't aged well. The styling — unchanged since the second generation
hit dealerships in late 2006 — looks expressive up front but ham-handed in back.
From the glove compartment to the cent ...
Emergency Request
Requirements
► Equipment version with full preparation
package mobile phone.
An Emergency Request can be made, even
if no mobile phones are paired with the vehicle.
► BMW Assist i ...
Braking: One Step Up, Two Back
There is an aspect of the 5 Series that we do object to, though, and that's
the braking. To be clear, the car stops well enough; it's not a safety concern.
The problem is the feel of the braking, ...