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The BMW i3 was finally unveiled in grand fashion and the event has sparked quite a buzz.

For starters, we're talking about the release of an all-new BMW model; that alone calls for a celebration. However, the i3 is the first premium car that was designed from the get-go on an EV platform, which really gave the world a reason to mark the occasion. Therefore a grand introduction was in order. So the BMW…

When the great outdoors calls, you answer with a weekend's worth of leisure equipment, a couple of mountain bikes, and s'mores for everyone. However, just because you let your beard grow a little long in the winter doesn't mean that you want to sacrifice any style in the name of adventure.

Well, if that sounds like you, then the BMW Concept Active Tourer could be a perfect match for your lifestyle. Though…

Maybe it's just the 007 fan in us talking, but there's something about the spy game that's pretty intriguing to the folks on our BMW of San Antonio staff. In lieu of tracking down Goldfinger or Dr. No, we recently scoured the internet searching for "top secret" BMW news and came across a bunch of spy shots of the pending 2014 BMW 4-Series Convertible.

Taken just outside BMW's Nürburgring facility…

And with good reason. Boasting a reputation as the best compact sports sedan in the world, and not to mention the distinction of being BMW's best-selling vehicle, the 3-Series is undoubtedly an ace in the automotive industry. However, now it's truly official as the new BMW model has been recognized by Automobile Magazine as a 2013 All-Star.

Even after all the accolades that the family of vehicles has picked up over the years…

When it comes to developing new models, many auto brands are content to get a sense of the tide, and simply follow the leader. BMW is a little different. Though the 2014 X5 might appear to be an SUV, on the contrary, it is an SAV. While all too often design and function go hand-in-hand, this vehicle has been crafted for activity; not utility.

Of course, like every new BMW, it's a very capable…

For years BMW has been known to be ahead of the curve when it comes to developing innovative technology. Here at BMW of San Antonio, we were excited to learn that with the release of BMW's forthcoming electric vehicles, the German outfit is looking to the horizon for a little extra boost.

In an effort to make their EVs even more energy-efficient, BMW has partnered with a solar energy company based in Dresden, Germany…

If there's one thing you can be certain of when it comes to the BMW brand, it is that the Bavarian automaker takes performance very seriously.

Here at BMW of San Antonio, we've heard nothing but good things about the power of the M-Series models. However, even the few reaming naysayers in the San Antonio, TX, area will surely be assuaged by the pending Competition package.

Available on the 2014 BMW M5 and…

A little while ago, Jason Harper, a writer and auto enthusiast representing Bloomberg had the opportunity to take three BMW vehicles, each representing a different portion of the Munich-based luxury auto brand's green efforts in terms of new, more efficient engines. Along the way, Harper gleaned quite a gold mine of information about the brand's progress, and BMW of San Antonio, serving the Austin area, is here to relay his adventures.

Harper tested…

In this day and age, it's important to stay connected and entertained as you navigate life and its rich pageantry. We believe the best way to do that is behind the wheel of a new BMW, and now, you have some extra apps and features to make that experience even better.

At the New York Auto Show, the German automaker showed off a new LTE portable router, which gives you access to WiFi inside…

Drivers in the greater Austin area who stop in to BMW of San Antonio can take a closer look at high-performing vehicles that are powered by gasoline. But very shortly they'll be able to view a new lineup of diesel-powered models on their way to the United States, too.

The BMW 3 Series will be the first to be diesel-powered, including the sedan, a station-wagon version, and the GT version. Each will be available…