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BMW to Significantly Grow Hybrid Lineup in 2012

BMW and the Tri-Pointed Star are poised to surpass luxury competitor Lexus, this year, for the first time in over 10 years. Already, the Big L is licking their wounds. But, BMW didn't become the largest automaker in the world by falling prey to sympathizing with the enemy. So, rather than step on the proverbial brakes, the Bavarian mastermind is pouring more salt in their Japanese rival's wounds...

Production of New BMW 3 Series Has Officially Begun

BMW has been busy expanding their production capacity and a huge step in that process has just been completed. The plant upgrades in Munich have been completed which has allowed for 9,000 more jobs to be created.

The other good news that comes out of this development is that the BMW 3 Series is a go for production and we should see it in dealership Showrooms sometime in February...

First BMW 5-Series Hybrid Available March 2012

Fall has barely begun and already BMW drivers around the country are cringing at the prospect of winter. Happily, BMW Gallery of Norwell, serving Norwell, MA has something to help make the short, dark days go by a little more quickly - namely the all-new BMW ActiveHybrid 5.

That's right. The first hybrid to join the venerable 5-Series, the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 will be available, starting in March. Designed as a midrange...

BMW Reveals Plans for High Tech Electric Scooter

BMW electric scooter

Most automakers are focused on making eco friendly cars with 4 wheels. That is certainly encouraged, but BMW reminded the industry that  the electric car movement can include 2 wheeled modes of transportation too.

The electric scooter, which was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, was officially dubbed the BMW Motottad Concept E. BMW, always famous for their performance, gave the scooter the same power as a 400-500cc bike...

BMW Experiments with Laser Headlights

Many drivers are probably familiar with the really bright lights coming at you on the road or highway. The really bright ones are LED head lights which used to be a new feature, but have since become commonplace. LED lights create more light at a reduced cost and use less energy to do so.

LED lights used to be the new thing, but now that the technology has lost its shininess...

BMW Introduces Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI)

If you haven't already traded in your atlas or printed MapQuest directions for a navigation system, you likely know BMW drivers who have. Today, atlases are more relics of a bygone era than must-have tools. It's difficult to deny navigation systems are better. They allow drivers to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. And, you don't have to rely on directionally-challenged co-pilots...

BMW Deepens Investment in America

If you read or watch the news, you know well, the economy in America is ailing. The unemployment rate continues to be high, with millions out of work. And, there's no denying our country is seriously in debt. Not everything, however, is storm clouds overhead. What isn't often covered in the news is the effort of certain companies to better our nation's condition. BMW, for example is working...

BMW Adds 520d EfficientDynamics to 5 Series

BMW is adding to their 5 Series in the UK. Currently the UK 5 Series lineup includes the Saloon, Saloon ED, Touring and the Gran Turismo and soon the 520d EfficientDynamics will be added to the list.

The new BMW 520d EfficientDynamics will add diversity to the line, yes, but it will also set a new benchmark for fuel efficiency and comfort...

BMW to Debut First M3 DTM Concept in Munich

BMW has been absent from the motorsport arena for about 20 years, now. But, BMW enthusiasts haven't ever given up on the possibility they'd return.

Each year, they'd cross their fingers, hoping the Bavarian automaker would whisper what they longed to hear, into the mic at a press conference. Last October, the Bavarian automaker granted that wish, announcing plans to rejoin arch rivals Audi and Mercedes- Benz...

BMW Spills the Beans on the All New 2012 1-Series

Normally, when photos leak of a new model, as happened with the new 2012 BMW 1 Series, the car manufacturer clams up and still makes everyone wait until the next auto show to truly get a look at the new model. Not BMW!

After photos leaked of the all new 2012 BMW 1 Series, BMW decided to go with it and spill the beans. p>In its second-generation form, the all-new 2012...