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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…

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…

Why is BMW among the most popular in its class? Because, regardless of whether it takes the form of a convertible (i.e., 640i), coupe (i.e., 128i), sedan (i.e., 550i) or SAV (X5 xDrive35i), BMW is the best looking and the smartest. With svelte bodies built on a core foundation of intelligent driving strengthened via sensors aimed at helping drivers plan ahead - it's impossible not to....

Luxury connoisseurs know the BMW 1 Series. Its sinuous lines and sporting prowess are impossible not to boast... the rave reviews are too loud to tune out. That said. Capital Cities BMW], serving the Albany area, isn't ignorant. True adrenaline junkies will always have a wandering eye for their next high-mph fix.

As such, we're incredibly proud to say, all you have to do to find it, is refocus. During a recent?

Performance genius, Richard Hamann, had a penchant for retuning BMW vehicles for as long as we can remember. When Hamann recently passed away, the retuning company he founded, Hamann Motorsports, was naturally grief stricken. That said. They haven't taken much pause, either.  In an effort to follow Hamann'a dying wish, and ensure his spirit lives on, the company has been working steadfast to continue business as usual.

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Do you enjoy the loud sound of an engine roaring? If you do, BMW has created something perfect for you. Are you familiar with the new 2012 BMW M5 four-door sports car with 560 ponies of intense power? BMW has developed a thrilling, innovative technology which brings the strong power of the 2012 M5 into a format that will have your heart racing.

We know what you are thinking, isn't a 560-hp engine enough?

Text and drive?  Tisk. Tisk. While many drivers have done it at least once, few hopefully make it a habit. It's incredibly dangerous. And, the truth is that while teens are guilty of texting and driving, far more adults commit the offense. German automaker BMW indicates, "...almost half of all adults admit to texting while driving, compared to only 34% of teens."¹

The reason BMW is so adamantly against texting and driving is…