The BIG 2012 BMW Sales Event: Take up to $7,500 OFF remaining 2011 BMW models in stock. Discounts applied off MSRP on select vehicles available for purchase or lease. Inquire online or see dealer for details.
SoMo Showcase: The all-new 3 Series Attention, Miami BMW fans! The respectable UK magazine EVO had the opportunity to attend an international media event and spend some time with the upcoming 2013 BMW 3 Series.
BMW X4 will be built exclusively in the US BMW announced earlier this week that the X4, the SAV being positioned as a "companion" to the X3 and the X6's smaller brother, will be built at BMW's Spartanburg, SC assembly plant.
What is BMW up to? BMW M Division is up to something. A big something, in fact. We'll give you a hint: it starts with "M".
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 at Tokyo Auto Show Interesting news! BMW’s ActiveHybrid 5, the latest gas-electric hybrid, will be unveiled late this month at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show.
Art Basel coming soon Art Basel is back for its 10th edition this December. Art Basel Miami Beach is an important show in the world of art.
ActiveE offers electric performance The ActiveE is not only BMW's first mass-produced all-electric 1 Series, it is a promise of tomorrow's technology.
The all-new 3 Series The new BMW 3 Series is coming, Miami, and you can see it at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show this January. The Detroit Auto Show has been and remains to be one of the world's largest auto shows.
Jetfighter tech in your BMW Jet fighters use them. They need all the information about their surroundings and their machine within the direct field of vision to ensure they have the highest level of concentration and safety for both the man and the machine.
A 4-Banger for the 5 For the model year 2012, Miami BMW Enthusiasts will see one of the models within the 5 Series is getting a controversial, exciting new update - the proud 528i has had a variant of BMW's inline 6-cylinder engine since 1979, so it is with much excitement we announce the 2012 BMW 528i will have a 4-cylinder engine.
Augmented Reality comes to BMW You might already be familiar with the term "augmented reality", thanks to the proliferation of smart phones capable of such things, and if you are not, BMW is about to give us all a crash course with their own brand, called Contact Analogue.
The BMW 335 The BMW brand is a symbol of performance, luxury and success on the Miami streets and no model exemplifies those merits better than the 2011 BMW 335i.
Miami's Harvest Moon Wine Tasting Event South BMW is proud to announce to Miami that it is presenting the Wine on Harvest Moon tasting event.
Moses is a go! BMW opened up their Moses Lake, WA plant officially on September 1. The state-of-the-art plant, which will produce carbon fiber for all of BMW's electric line and some parts throughout the full lineup, is a study in minimizing our carbon footprint. Clean, renewable hydropower is at the heart of this new operation, with plenty of room for expansion and improvement.
Improved with LASERS! BMW may have led the industry's way to LED headlamps, but it is now moving on to the next great development in lighting technology - the laser. Laser is the next logical step in automotive lighting, and the BMW engineers are tinkering away right now to make this a mass-produced reality.
The 2012 Z4 has a surprise under the hood The 2012 Z4 has a little surprise for us that we will be receiving soon. For the first time in a decade, BMW will be introducing a 4-cylinder option to its lineup, and that 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo 2.0-liter engine will appear in the 2012 BMW Z4 first.
New BMW Film Series: Alter Egos "BMW is back in the short film business with the launch of a new series called "Alter Egos". Stars such as Kevin Bacon, Glenn O'Brien, Tory Burch, Ed Norton and David Yurman all make the scene to celebrate the launch of the new 6 Series. The films will be distributed on the Plum Television and Online Network, and are running through October."
Another accolade from JD Power BMW earned another accolade from JD Power, this time with their APEAL study (Automotive Performance and Layout Study). JD Power is a marketing firm that conducts world-recognized surveys of customer satisfaction, product quality and buyer behaviors. The APEAL study is designed to measure satisfaction levels among new car buyers.
Born Electric BMW has launched more info on their all-new electric line, starting with the first two models, the i8 and the i3.
Carbon fiber: The future of design? Recently, BMW built their own carbon fiber plant, making them the first automotive manufacturer to enter the commodities business. But commodity selling isn't the aim here, it is to become their own source of carbon fiber in order to build next generation's vehicles. Carbon fiber is stronger than steel but is a fraction of the weight, so you can understand the interest in designing cars with it - they would be lighter, hence more efficient but safer as well.
3 Series Performance Edition almost here The latest special edition car BMW announced is the 335i Performance Edition. Riding in on the coat tails of the BMW M3 Frozen Black Edition, the 335i hopes to be as successful, as the Frozen Black sold out within 22 minutes of going on sale. Granted, it was only 19 units, but they went incredibly quickly.
True M2 successor planned for 2015? BMW Blog is reporting a rumor that a new BMW M2 is being designed. This should lighten the hearts of fans that liked the 1 Series M but found it a bit too similar in style to the 1 Series it was based on. The M2 will have none of that, and the rumor suggests the M2 will pack 350 HP from an inline 6.
The delicate art of product placement "The last year has seen BMW focus on product placement in various music videos and films. Product placement is becoming a significant marketing ploy with manufacturers of all kinds of goods, with two thirds of all advertisers placing their wares in commercial TV programming. For BMW, the most recent product placement we know is in American Idol finalist and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson's No One Gonna Love You music video, though BMW has made bolder forays into the concept with their early 2000 IFC Film series "The Hire", featuring Clive Owen driving and highlighting all aspects of various BMW automobiles."
BMW Classic Museum Planning a trip to Munich? We have just the thing. The BMW Museum located near Olympiapark houses the engines, turbines, aircraft, motorcycles and BMW vehicles throughout history and in a variety of possible variations. In addition to the actual models, there are futuristic conceptual explorations of design and transportation from the past 20 years.
BMW introduces a premium rear-wheel compact hatch "Behold, the new 1 Series. The "Ones" you are used to are going to eventually be rebranded to 2s, but that is a whole other story. Right now, you are looking at BMW's pioneering attempt to jump into the world of premium compact hatches, making it the only rear-wheel drive model in its class."
Introducing the new 6-Series Convertible From BMWBlog, we are happy to see (and read) some details of the elusive 2012 BMW 6 Series Convertible.
The Art of Storytelling Returns The Art of Storytelling is back again for the year! Created by the Miami-Dade Public Library System, the Art of Storytelling event highlights the important role that storytelling plays in education, culture and entertainment.
Theater of the Sea You love your car, and it takes a lot to coax you out of the driver’s seat, but some days it’s good to hit one of South Florida’s greatest resources, the open sea! Islamorada’s Theater of the Sea lets you do just that, with their Adventure and Snorkel Cruise.
BMW sales again break records A record-breaking January and February for BMW sales has been followed by a strong March, leading to a phenomenal first quarter for the company.
BMW i site now up and running. BMW recently founded a sub-brand, named “i” to prepare for the future launch of their line of sustainable transportation, including all-electric and hybrids and the low-emission plants that will make them.
“Unofficial” details on the upcoming i3 Autoblog just announced they have discovered from an unnamed BMW spokesperson that the upcoming 2013 electric BMW i3 will be a rear-wheel drive format with a mid-placed engine.
The return of the M5 – new concept revealed For over 25 years, BMW has mastered the formula of combining the best in driving comfort and luxury with the handling and grace of a high-performance sports car.
More on BMW's 4-cylinder N20 More info on BMW's N20 4-cylinder engine surfaced recently, including a neat little animation of the actual engine working.
Active E in Geneva BMW had a host of vehicles making their debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show last week, but one of the most interesting was the 2012 BMW ActiveE.
Activate the Future Activate the future is a documentary series from BMW philosophizing on the future of city living and automobiles.
Everyone is Irish on St. Patty's Ready to paint the town green? Saturday, March 12 is the continuation of a great Ft. Lauderdale tradition - The St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival!
Top Gears says you need an M3 "You have to love Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson, who summed up the performance wars between Audi and BMW by saying, "If you want to buy a small, fast coupe, you have to buy a BMW M3."
South Florida’s Own Homestead-Miami Speedway South Florida’s own Homestead-Miami Speedway will be hosting the second race of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series, “Grand Prix of Miami”.
New M Performance Exhaust system delivers power and racing growl. BMW's new M Performance Exhaust System! Made of Inconel, a lightweight heat-resisting chrome nickel alloy, this revolutionary accessory is 20lbs lighter than the typical exhaust system.
BMW Security Driver Training BMW offers this course to train drivers that might find themselves on the wrong side of town or the wrong side of a war.
BMW shows off 1 Series M Coupe in Detroit The M Division introduced the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe at the North America International Auto Show in Detroit last month to a crowd of eager onlookers and journalists.
BMW to release 4-cylinder in US BMW announced recently a dynamic, new turbo four-cylinder will arrive in the US before 2012.
BMW introduces new iPhone app BMW has a new app out, this time it is designed to help you park.
Go Miami and save some cash Don’t be fooled by the name – the Go Miami Card has plenty to offer Broward County.
What Does CPO Mean for You? Only the best pre-owned BMWs qualify for the Certified Pre-Owned BMW Vehicle Program.
Get Connected to Your BMW Through Your iPhone in 2011 Looking into the New Year, there are a lot of exciting things on the horizon including the new “Get Connected” BMW application for iPhone.
Lucky Instructor Tests the 1 M Coupe BMWBlog reports that an American driving instructor and BMW enthusiast won an opportunity to visit Leipzip, Germany, the home of one of BMW's plants, to see and drive the upcoming BMW 1 Series M Coupe.
DesignWorksUSA Goes Underground DesignWorksUSA, an independent BMW studio subsidiary, is working with Siemens to design the interiors and exteriors of next-gen mass rail transport, such as subway cars.
BMW 3 Series Claim 20th 10Best Prize Car and Driver again graced BMW with several awards with their announcement of this year's 10 Best Winners Charts. For 2011, the M3 GTS proudly made the list of the 10Best Foreign Cars We Want, while the 3 Series made its 20th consecutive appearance on the general 10Best list. They had this to say about the 3 Series:
BMW Dominates 2011 Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com Best Resale Value Awards The car that you expect everything from continues to and exceed your expectations. The 2011 Kelly Blue book has named the BMW brand as the “Best Resale Value Luxury Brand” for the 2011 model year.
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You have to love BMW. From the M Division, producing the fastest, highest performance vehicles for "street" use, to the eco-friendly carbon fiber production facilities paving the way to lighter, stronger, more Earth-friendly autos, BMW is obviously not one to paint themselves into a corner."
BMW Officially Announces Production of the Vision EfficientDynamics Hybrid Super Car
Once again, BMW is raising the bar and setting the standard with their hybrid sports car, the Vision Efficient Dynamics (VED), slated for a 2013 release.
South BMW Explores Unleaded vs. Premium
Many people when buying a car, first look at fuel economy and then at the type of fuel that the vehicle takes, how important is that extra dime or quarter though?
South BMW's Top Ten Tips for Fall Road Trips
As many may know, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year. What is surprising is that 91 percent of that travel is not by air, but by personal vehicle, like your BMW.*
We know you love your BMW, and really, who doesn't? You may or may not have heard of the BMW Car Club of America, but it is undoubtedly one of the best ways to connect with other BMW owners and truly experience your BMW.
Auto Enthusiasts Take Over Miami The South Florida International Auto Show will celebrate its 40th Anniversary this year, and will open its doors to the public November 5th through November 14th at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
2011 5 Series get 5 star safety rating The 2011 BMW 5-series has become one of two cars in the world to receive the highest crash test safety rating from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Perfect your ultimate drive to the course and on it.
Joy has many aspects. While our engineers perfect the ultimate drive for you, practice your perfect drive in the latest golf apparel available in our boutique. Whether you are on the road or on the fairway, BMW has you covered with their new BMW Golfsport Collection.
Making its debut at the Oktoberfest banquet of 2010, the first appearance of the BMW 1-Series M is making headlines around the globe. The latest vehicle to join the long line of impressive BMW M products, the BMW 1-Series M is still cloaked in mystery as BMW has revealed few details.
M3 Named one of Inside Line's Most Fun Vehicles
The BMW M3 recently made Inside Line’s 10 Most Fun Vehicles, an unofficial synopsis of the most exciting vehicles to drive that are currently available in America. Their wealth of editors and car nuts collaborated to determine the most endorphin-producing rides you can buy, leaving all the spreadsheets, performance tests and other statistics in the office and judging by sheer appeal and driving sense.
BMW M recently announced the end of production of the BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible. These two vehicles, raised the bar in the performance-luxury class by illustrating a seemingly effortless blend of the agility and athleticism of the M brand with drive and chassis technology straight out of the world of auto racing.
Where's your green going? Sometimes, buying the best product IS worth the price, just like BMW. The organic debate has gone on for over a decade now.
Paddleboarding makes waves Paddleboarding is the hottest new hybrid sport out there, especially on the costal waters we call home. No- this is not some form of terrorist torture, it is the hottest new sport. Demanding and full of rigorous athletic requirements, one could potentially attain abs rivaling the likes of “The Situation” whilst participating.
"M3 "Most Fun to Drive" The BMW M3 recently made Inside Line’s 10 Most Fun Vehicles, an unofficial synopsis of the most exciting vehicles to drive that are currently available in America. Their wealth of editors and car nuts collaborated to determine the most endorphin-producing rides you can buy, leaving all the spreadsheets, performance tests and other statistics in the office and judging by sheer appeal and driving sense.
The End of a Legend BMW M recently announced the end of production of the BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible. These two vehicles, raised the bar in the performance-luxury class by illustrating a seemingly effortless blend of the agility and athleticism of the M brand.
Maintenance Plan: Yoga vs. Pilates Just like you have to keep your car maintained with South BMW's great service plans, it’s important to maintain your body and soul as well.
The 2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe Teaser "News from BMW announces significant enhancements to the 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible. Though the 3-Series essentials remain intact – the rear-wheel drive, the nearly precise 50/50 weight ratio, responsive steering, perfectly-tuned suspension and the other athletic characteristics – the 3 Series models will be getting some sharp style updates and a new engine for the 335i model."
BMW E46 Performance Carbon Fiber Strut Holding the inside line has never been this inexpensive.
We design extraordinary cars. It only seems right to offer a service plan to match. Only BMW offers a comprehensive suite of premium vehicle maintenance services for absolutely no cost: buy a BMW now and pay no maintenance costs for 4 years or 50,000 mile whichever comes first.
Jay Leno’s garage puts yours to shame. A self-professed car enthusiast he owns about 300 vehicles that range from the traditional American muscle car to oddities like his jet-powered motorcycle. Since a young age Jay has enjoyed and studied just about everything he could with cars from fixing and customizing them to outright racing them. His success in media has allowed him to amass one of the largest and most diverse collections in the world.
X-Series hits one million mark
This month, the one millionth BMW X5 rolled off the assembly line and into American history as the first and bestselling Sports Activity Vehicle. Debuting in 1999, the BMW X5 was a pioneer vehicle that first proved you can have all the expected performance, on-road and off-road, of a BMW without compromising creature comforts and boatloads of luxury.
BMW continues to tease us with limited details about the upcoming new M product based on the young 1-Series. BMW M Division has a history of creating some of the most amazing performance-luxury cars in existence, so it is exciting news to hear they have turned their efforts to building what could perhaps be the most affordable M Series, yet.
BMW broke ground today on a new carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA. The facility is designed to further commercialize the manufacture of carbon fiber to be used in BMW’s future vehicles, namely the MegaCity and other cars headed toward future production.
BMW has announced new, further-integrated support for the world’s most popular smart phone and iPod Touch. The new features, directly built into every BMW, will provide owners of these devices seamless familiar control within the BMW cabin.
When the calendar page peels back from May to June, you know it is time to see the Grand-Am Rolex and Continental Sports Cars Challenge holding their events at Lime Rock Park and Watkins Glen International.
M3 celebrates 25th Anniversary
Remarkably enough, it has been 25 years since Germany’s automobile magazines announced the “fastest 3 Series of all time”, revealing a sports car that could top its class in performance and handling, and still manage to deliver a top-notch level of luxury and comfort. "
Harry Potter’s Magic Revitalizes the State of Universal
The series of 7 fantasy novels that stir the imaginations of children and adults alike has been brought to life by none other than, you guessed it, Universal. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which opened it’s castle gates to the public about a month ago has seen wild success.
You have to love the M Division of BMW. Apparently, they are not satisfied with just delivering the best performance-oriented luxury vehicles on the road today, such as the BMW X6M, M3, M5 and others, they also want to make the best bicycles for us.
A Motor Trend editor just got his first taste of the performance a BMW 335d diesel sedan can deliver, and he is a convert. Like most of us, he had the assumption that diesels are still the economic, but lumbering beasts they were a decade ago. Economic, yes, but boring as well.
Megacity takes the sustainability helm
The future green BMW subdivision is slowly taking shape, with the mysterious MegaCity Vehicle at its helm. Described by BMW as the “next premium” vehicle, the Megacity family will be the catalyst to an all-new world of premium electric vehicles for BMW. Focusing on maximum sustainability, the entire process, from production to product, will take the most eco-friendly path possible.
Take Your Weekend Back- In Style
Escape to your own backyard and enjoy everything that is Fort Lauderdale! NBC Miami will present Crush and Cuisine, a feast of food and wine September 24-26 at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa. The website, touts the event as a “culinary experience unlike any other”.
Since its release in Europe, the smallest of BMW’s crossovers, the 2010 X1, has found a healthy market in those that are cost-conscious and ready to be eco-friendly without sacrificing the performance and security of the BMW brand.
