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From the comfort of a leather driving seat, owners of the latest 7-Series can cruise web pages by connecting via an Edge network. A clickable dial next to the gear stick helps drivers quickly and easily access the car's iDrive system with one hand, with menus displayed on a dash-mounted 10.2in, 1,280 x 420 LCD screen.

There's an 80GB hard disk lurking under the dash, capable

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of storing movies, music and maps downloaded from Google. The driver's own multimedia can be uploaded through a selection of neatly hidden AV and data ports all within arm's reach.

Alternatively, there's a six-stack DVD player, as well as an extra CD slot in the dash to rip albums directly to the HDD.

To ensure drivers aren't too distracted from their on-road duties, BMW has included a bootful of safety features such as laser-guided cruise control and a nightvision camera that can tell if pedestrians are likely to walk into the road.

If you need a manual to work your car's beverage holders, this may not be for you. But if you're a gadget lover wanting a bit more from the daily drive to work, it could be right up your street.

Pop over to our sister magazine, iGIZMO, for an exclusive video of the 7-Series in action.