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The technology found in a BMW is easily want makes it stand out from the rest of its peers. It's also what makes driving a BMW so much more fun. BMW car dealer Topanga and BMW in general have always been known as a forerunner in the technologies they employ in their vehicles, and when you have the most state-of-the-art features at your fingertips, you can be sure your drive will be one of the utmost comfort, fun, and safety.

The folks at Orange County BMW Dealers are always on the lookout for new and innovative technology. The power and performance of your vehicle are specifically targeted, effectively taking your driving experience to the next step. One of these features is active roll stabilization. This keeps your car stabilized if you were to make a sharp turn or maneuver, keeping your wheel from rolling over or leaning.

Another feature of BMW vehicles is the active steering system. In a basic sense, this particular feature affects the amount of movement you need to apply to the steering wheel when going different speeds. So when you are driving at slower speeds, the wheel is more sensitive to motion. But on the other hand, when you are driving at higher speeds, more movement is needed to make the car go the same distance. Other cars usually just keep the same ratio of movement.

All-season traction is a feature that provides an increased level of driving security for you and your family. This particular feature helps you maintain control of your vehicle, no matter what type of terrain you may be traveling over. Whether the road is icy, wet, oily, sandy, or just rough, your wheels won't spin out or lose their grip. Because the brakes can be individually triggered, your car is able to maintain stability.

A feature called electronic damping control helps keep your ride comfortable and relaxing. This mechanism looks at weight of load, speed, and type of terrain, and it adjusts accordingly. Two options are available for this feature: sport and comfort. For those looking to get a more active feel out of their drive, they should choose sport. However, if you're on a long vacation and just want the ride to be as smooth as possible, you would chose comfort.

On this note, the wheels of the BMW all act independently of each other. This means that if you hit a curb or a pothole while turning, all the other wheels stay on the road, safely taking you out of the turn.

The lights of your BMW are enhanced with the Xenon Adaptive Headlights. These lights follow the movement of your wheels. This means that when you are turning a corner, you are able to see what's around the corner sooner. This helps keep you safe when you're driving at night. Also, these lights require only half the energy of traditional lights, while providing two times as much luminosity.