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Once again, BMW automakers have upped their game and found ways to improve an already amazing vehicle.  In early 2017, drivers will have a chance to see this work in action with the all-new 2017 BMW 5 Series.  Like all BMW cars, the 2017 BMW 5 Series is a winning combination of luxury, power, and excitement.  This combination has made earlier versions of the BMW 5 Series consistently popular, and the most successful BMW premium...

We never get tired of writing about the awards and accolades being heaped on the 2016 BMW 7 Series, and this latest honor is no exception.  Earlier this month, the BMW 7 Series made it onto WardsAuto's first ever list of the 10 Best User Experiences.  While the luxury sedan was also honored on Wards 10 Best Interiors list earlier this year, that was certainly no guarantee of a spot on the User Experiences…

In 1986, BMW automakers started production on a car that they couldn't know then would go on to revolutionize the segment and become one of their most iconic and beloved models.  The first version of the BMW M3, produced 30 years ago, ended up resetting the bar for mid-size sports cars, and continued to set the standard through five different versions of the model.  When the BMW M3 was first developed, the automakers' goal...

Just when you thought BMW cars couldn’t get any better, a new model is on its way that promises to combine the best in BMW 7 Series luxury with BMW i car technology for a car that is elegant, comfortable, and environmentally friendly.  The new 2017 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance utilizes the research and technology that have gone into BMW i models to create a more sustainable luxury car.  The vehicle uses a plug-in…

Last month at Monterey Car Week, car enthusiasts had a chance to celebrate some of the storied history of automobiles.  While this show is a celebration of everything classic, BMW had a special reason to rejoice, since they are celebrating 100 years of history.  As part of this celebration, they had a very special classic BMW car on display - the BMW 507 once owned by the famous Elvis Presley made its first public appearance on...

As BMW celebrates their hundredth anniversary, they have brought fans in on the festivities with a series of special edition BMW cars.  These limited run models feature everything that has made BMW great for the last hundred years, as well as give drivers a peek at what the next hundred years might offer.  The most recent of these special edition models is the 2016 BMW M5 Pure Metal Silver Limited Edition.  Only 50 units of...

The future is coming, and thanks to BMW and their partners, Intel and Mobileye, it's starting to look pretty exciting.  The companies are banding together to bring one of the most popular futuristic concepts ever into the real world - self-driving cars.  Not only are these industry leaders combining their expertise to make this dream a reality, but they've set a lofty goal for themselves and plan to bring autonomous driving to the streets...

Last week, we talked about additional uses for the battery of one of the standout 2016 BMW vehicles. Today, we want to talk a little more about the vehicle itself.  The BMW i3 is the first electric production vehicle from the automaker, and every part of it was created with sustainability in mind.  From the carbon fiber plastic which is the primary material to the previously mentioned battery, the 2016 BMW i3 is green through…

When it comes to safety, one of the most trusted names is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).  Earning a Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS means a vehicle has received their highest rating, "good," on each of five tests as well as offering a front crash prevention system that rates well.  As it turns out, the 2016 BMW X1 has done all these things, and been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+.  This all-new...