Angel Eye? What is that? ‘Angel Eye’ is a cool headlight feature found on the new (2001+) BMW 5 Series. The projector headlamp unit on the BMW 5 series has a pair of circular-shape rings that when light up, they produce a pair of halos. BMW calls them ‘Angel Eyes’. They are also referred to as ‘Demon Eyes’. They look very nice on the BMW 5 Series. They don’t serve any purpose other than for the nice and aggressive look, and to distinguish the newer BMW 5 Series from other BMW models at night. Great design for an already-great looking car. Would definitely look awesome if BMW put them on the 3 Series.

My install is a little different from the BMW. Only three quarter of the rings are lit up, like a crescent moon. They are not exactly like the full circle of the BMW’s Angel Eyes. Only BMW deserves the full circle; my humble CRX is not worthy enough for the full circle, but it still looks great! continue reading…

Tyres. They’re just circular bits of rubber with grooves in them, aren’t they? No need for technology there, you could be forgiven for thinking.

Well think again - tyre manufacturing has become extremely technical and forward-thinking as manufacturers look to push the boundaries of what can be achieved through new technologies. Whether it’s improvements in fuel economy, handling performance or safety, technological developments in the tyre world are making a big difference.

Kwik Fit is here to take you through the next big things in tyres and explain exactly why changes to tyre technology affects you, the motorist. continue reading…

Catch the LA Auto Show this month featuring World and North American Debuts, Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles, and Futuristic Concept Cars!  It all happens December 4-19 at The Los Angeles Convention Center located at the junction of the I-10-Santa Monica and the 110-Harbor Freeways.
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