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Automatic Starter Immobilization The vehicle starter is automatically disabled when the security system is armed, or 20 seconds after you exit the vehicle. This feature protects your vehicle even if you forget to arm your security system. All entrances protected Opening any door or entrance protected by the security system triggers the alarm's 125db siren and flashes the vehicle parking lights. Impact Detector The impact detector senses any jolts or bumps associated with vehicle intrusion. Personal Protection Feature (Panic) The Panic feature sounds the siren and flashes the vehicle parking lights, bringing attention to your vehicle and surrounding area. Interior Status Indicator The bright-red warning light is an effective visual deterrent to a would-be thief. Illuminated Entry Vehicle courtesy lights turn on for one minute when the system is disarmed. Remote Keyless Entry Doors conveniently lock and unlock* when the alarm system is armed and disarmed. ...

Two important developments have taken place at BMW this week, including one that could finally mark the entry of a high-performance luxury model from its Motorsport division. Before we move on to that, it seems like BMW has invited itself to a party that Porsche started. A patent filing was leaked showing BMW working on a seven-speed manual transmission. The first take is like a regular mechanism that uses a clutch pedal while the second variant reveals a shift-by-wire mechanism that shifts gears using an electromechanical actuator. An electromagnetic fluid inside a shifting module is relied upon to prevent drivers from damaging the gearbox by engaging the wrong gear. The viscosity of the fluid changes to stop the lever from engaging a shift. Meanwhile at the product development central, talks have reopened of a performance variant using the 7 Series. Coincidentally, along with a handful of other new names, BMW has trademarked the M7 name without revealing intentions. It is...