Here is a video that demonstrates the intelligent anticipatory 8-speed auto transmission currently being developed by BMW. The smart 8-speed auto will know to downshift prior to the car entering corners or engaging hills, like a manual driver would. The result is a sportier driving experience. The BMW Eight speed automatic transmission with anticipatory shifting control function will provide a smarter auto transmission which shifts for any kind of curve and conditions.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3_IBAAwg_Y&feature=channel_video_title[/youtube]

*Note: An English explanation is available at the last part of the video.