# BMW’s Smart Doors Stop Cycling Crashes

URL: https://technosports.co.in/bmws-smart-doors-stop-cycling-crashes/  
Published: 2026-08-28  
Updated: 2026-08-28  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

“Dooring” kills thousands of cyclists annually. BMW is fighting back with its upcoming iX3 Neue Klasse platform. Using advanced sensors, the car detects approaching bikes and automatically locks doors to prevent collisions. Once the cyclist clears the zone, the doors unlock. It is a bold, life-saving leap in urban safety, though emergency override logistics remain the critical, high-stakes engineering challenge.