Anyone who has ever ridden in a BMW - be it a 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X3, X5, X6, Z4 or M - knows the automaker is all about breaking expectations. They prove it with each and every passing model year, resetting already impossibly high benches for safety, opulence and design. This spring, they're proving it terms of performance as well. And we're not talking hp and lb.-ft…

As to be expected, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 attracted a lot of attention when it debuted in Detroit.  The marriage of 3 Series performance and hybrid power did for many car enthusiasts what the wedding of Prince William and Kate did for gossip hounds. It consumed them. In fact, the media was so obsessed with the hybridization of the flagship that some of the new model's key advancements went largely unnoticed... the navigation.

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There are only a few changes coming to the BMW X6 M for the 2013 model year, and for good reason. The speedy crossover has a good thing going, and BMW knows not to fix something that clearly isn't broken. Still, that isn't to say that the BMW X6 M won't sport a subtle change or two... After all, we did say that it won't change much...

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Some believe that the BMW i8 concept is the future of Bavarian automotive design. The exterior is both performance driven and elegant all at the same time. As if the stunning exterior weren't enough to entice BMW enthusiasts, the company recently released the production specs.

The BMW i8 production model is equipped with a 1.5-liter, three-cylinder engine that delivers 223 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque to the rear wheels. Meanwhile, a…

With four-cylinder capacity, the 2013 engine is smaller than the naturally-aspirated V6 it replaces. BMW didn't want drivers to sacrifice power for greater efficiency, so this isn't just any 4-cylinder engine. It's the same TwinPower Turbo four cylinder that's featured in the new BMW Z4, BMW 528i and BMW 328i.

Backed by 240 horsepower (hp) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, it can race from zero to 60 miles per hour…

That's no typo.. BMW Group's new showroom in Abu Dhabi really is almost 9 acres. It's huge, we know, and it took three years and three-million dollars to build.

The question on many BMW enthusiasts' minds is, "Why so big?" The answer is that the showroom was designed to not only support and promote BMW but all of the other brands covered under the BMW Group as well. As such, there are…

BMW is arming BMW online users with a tool that promises a higher ratio of positive experiences to be shared across social media channels.Specifically, we're talking about Yelp, which allows Internet Users to find local businesses and get valuable reviews as well.

With the addition of Yelp, BMW Online is perhaps the best co-pilot you've ever had. The new Yelp feature, doesn't compromise driver safety, either. Rather, it reads business reviews…

BMW is the leading manufacturer of luxury cars in the America (the largest market for premium autos), and the fact is, more and more luxury car drivers in the U.S. and abroad are choosing BMW over its competitors. To meet surging demand, BMW, of course, has to ramp up production. Last year, they took it 73-percent over 2010, hitting an all-time high. Anticipating even greater demand in 2012 and beyond, BMW has recently announced…

Whether you've made a New-Year's resolution to do more for the environment or simply want to spend less time and money at the gas tank,  BMW has the ultimate car to help you achieve your goals. Perhaps you've seen it driving around the Glenmont area. Or, maybe you already own one...The model we're referring to is the BMW 528i xDrive.

A few need-to-know facts about the BMW 528i xDrive, besides…

If you have a strong personality and want to show it, you might want to consider the new BMW 3 series sedan. This new BMW allows for personalization like never before, including the option of building your own car or selecting between three customization packages. If you have always wanted to build your own BMW, here is your chance!

By offering three new BMW 3 Series lines including Sport, Luxury and Modern, all three models…