become standard on all 7 Series models. 1999 The 750 now includes Electric Catalytic Converter, or "E-CAT", assemblies. Heating coils inside the catalytic converter assemblies are electrified just after engine start, bringing the catalyst up to operating temperature very quickly to qualify the vehicle for Low emission vehicle (LEV) designation. This system required the use of a two-battery system. This electric catalytic converter had been fitted since 1995 by Alpina to their B12 5,7 E-KAT saloon based on the BMW 750i, as it had been developed jointly by Emitec, Alpina and BMW. From March, features such as Xenon headlamps, rain-sensitive windshield wipers, headlight washers, GPS navigation, and upgraded audio became standard for US models. 2000 Display for satellite navigation upgraded in September to 6.5 inch 16:9 screen. Navigation upgraded to MKIII in September, therefore maps for satellite navigation switch to CD format. A radar-based adaptive cruise control (called Active Cruise Control) became available as an option. 2001 Cosmetic changes including body-colored side skirts and bumper facias (previously black), clear turn signal lenses (previously amber). Sport package becomes available on 750iL. Additional standard equipment, including a Motorola StarTAC or TimePort mobile phone, with BMW Assist telemetry system. Film In the 1997 James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, the sixteen E38 cars used during production were modified so they could be driven from the backseat, making it appear that Bond actor Pierce Brosnan was controlling the car using his mobile phone. The car type is actually a BMW 740iL but they were re-badged as the 750iL. One survives today and can be seen at exhibition “TOP SECRET” at Museum Industriekultur, Nuremberg. Besides the E38 saloons, BMW also supplied a $14,000 R1200C motorcycle. BMW received the rights to use movie clips from the film in its multimillion-dollar campaign, and during the 1997 holiday season they offered a special promotion that included the R1200C with the purchase of the 750iL. References E38 Cars introduced in 1994 2000s cars 7 Series (E38) sv:BMW 7-serie#E38