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Best of What's New 2007

Automotive
BMW Sun Reflective Technology

Thigh-saving seats

No more scalding bare skin on hot seats. BMW’s 3-Series convertible uses sun-reflecting leather that reduces the surface temperature of its seats, armrests and shift knob by up to 36°F. First used in BMW motorcycle suits, the company embeds metallic pigments during the tanning process to reflect solar radiation, with no effect on softness or durability. bmwusa.com


  
OTHER WINNERS IN Automotive




2008 Audi R8
The New Ferrari-Killer




2008 BMW M3
An F1 engine for the road




2008 Honda Accord
A super-clean v6




Ford and Microsoft Sync
Cars and gadgets play nice




Chevrolet Volt Concept
The plug-in revolution is coming




Mercedes AMG Alubeam
A finish like a carved block of silver




BMW Sun Reflective Technology
Thigh-saving seats




Honda i-DTEC Diesel
Green diesel without the upkeep




Infiniti Around-View Monitor
Be an omniscient driver




2008 Chrysler Town & Country
The minivan as living room




Smart Fortwo
The smallest car on the road




Volvo Integrated Two-Stage Child Booster Cushions
A built-in booster seat




GM, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, the BMW Group Two-Mode Hybrid
A highway-worthy hybrid




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