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Compact SUV’s are becoming popular and automakers everywhere are doing what they can to make them powerful and much more enticing to consumers. In order to keep up with the competition BMW is not only releasing a new X3 model – but also a 2010 X1. This will be below the X3 in price and size.

Obviously BMW has not finished production for the X1 there are a few details that we have been privy to. The design will be similar to the X3/X5 models and will be given big wheels with a high stance and a “twin kidney” grille with geometric taillights.

BMW has finally released some pictures and details concerning the redesigned Z4 Roadster. It will make an even better appearance during the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. This new model from BMW features the sDrive30i 3.0 liter, inline-six engines that can produce 255 horsepower. The sDrive35i is more powerful and uses twin turbochargers and direct injection to offer more horsepower.

Six-speed manual transmissions connect the engine to the wheels. The sDrive35i comes optional with the seven-speed double clutch transmission. This allows it to go from 0 to 60 mph in under five seconds.

BMW is once again working on creating an easier way for you to pay for things with your car keys. The new Smart Key (multifunction key) has been built with a security chip that gives it the ability to talk to a card reader over short distances. Right now it has limited function – but BMW is hoping that over the years they will be able to expand upon this idea.

It will be able to store access passes for different methods of public transportation and information to help facilitate electronic payments. These are only two things that BMW will hope to bring in customers and make their lives much easier.