bmw 5-series

BMW Night Vision: Spot the deer before it's caught in the headlights

BMW 5 Series sedan is sporting new bells and whistles including BMW Night Vision. The new technology uses an infrared camera with a wide-angle lens to create images of the surroundings based on heat. Warm objects, such as animals or pedestrians, appear as bright shapes.

This 30-second video demonstrates how BMW Night Vision works.

A digital zoom feature captures objects far away. A panning function turns the camera image automatically when the vehicle is cornering, enabling the driver to detect obstacles in the road. Drivers are safer negotiating dark courtyards and garages.

The 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: The Highlight Reel

The Frankfurt Auto Show (also known as The Frankfurt Motor Show) just concluded another exciting string of showcases for roughly 10 days at the trade fair grounds in the aforementioned city. This automobile exhibition has existed in some form for over a century, and is one of the biggest car shows in the world. This video clip from Edmunds.com gives us a quick snapshot of some of the hottest (and unfathomably expensive cars on display at this year's event.

One of the big themes in this year's Frankfurt Motor Show was electric battery driven automobiles, and there … Read more

A hit GT could kill BMW's 5-series wagon

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- If BMW's new 5-series Gran Turismo proves to be a hit, the company may kill its slow-moving 5-series station wagon in the United States.

The 5-series GT, a coupelike four-door crossover, will debut in the fourth quarter. The wagon's future will be decided in about a year, when a redesigned 5 series debuts, said Martin Birkmann, manager of product and price planning for BMW of North America.

BMW forecasts annual sales of 4,000 to 8,000 units for the 5-series GT. The company won't disclose pricing but says the vehicle will be … Read more

A closer look at the BMW 5 Concept Series GT

Although the BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo was officially unveiled at the nternational Motor Show in Geneva in February, this Web video offers a closer look.

BMW focuses on a contemporary interpretation of the classic Gran Turismo. The new model offers luxury, versatility, and a spacious interior.