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General information
Instructions for voice activation system. To have the available spoken instructions read out loud: ›Voice commands‹ The following short commands apply to vehicles equipped with a voice activatio ...

The Appendage Factor
M cars have had what I call a high appendage factor — the feeling that the car is an extension of the driver. It's typically experienced in cars whose various systems and characteristics are well- ...

Lingering Issues
The X5 hasn't aged well. The styling — unchanged since the second generation hit dealerships in late 2006 — looks expressive up front but ham-handed in back. From the glove compartment to the cent ...