Allstate has today announced the release of their Mini Roadside Service iPhone app that is set to go up against road side service providers such as GM’s OnStar.

This app will apparently give users the ability to quickly access service if they so encounter problems such as a dead battery, flat tire, running out of gas or any other automobile complications. Autopia says that non Mini owners can get down on the deal as well as Allstate has a similar program for sale at $119.95.

While the app isn’t as convenient as being built right into the car, like OnStar is, this will definitely give those a chance without GM vehicles to get down on some hassle free roadside assistance.

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It looks like BMW has moved onto less convential ways of marketing their 2009 Z4, this time on Apple’s App Store.

Featured in BMW’s Z4 iPhone app is the ability to customize and create a 2009 BMW Z4, and then drive it around using it’s tires to paint on a virtual canvas.

The app is available now in the App Store weighing in at 50MB, for free. However, KickingTires notes that the app is labeled Lite, which means a more robust app may be in the pipeline.

We’ll keep you posted.

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