BMW Aims to Keep Your Grad Safe in IIHS 2017 Top Safety Pick

School may be out for summer, but if you have (or are) a recent high school graduate, four more years of higher education may be on the horizon! BMW wants the best for our consumers, and that includes drivers who may be making a long trek to college in the coming months.

 

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We are excited and honored that FOUR of BMW’s 2017 lineup made the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) list of Top Safety Picks for 2017. The IIHS conducts vehicle tests to determine crashworthiness, which is how well a vehicle protects its occupants in a crash…

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Advanced Luxury Starts with the New 2017 BMW 740i

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Luxury. It can be discovered in the sleek construct of a sedan's body design, and it can be found with the interior trim linings and stitching within a cabin. It can also be found in the connectivity that you can enjoy as a driver with digital needs, and the driver-assist technology that you have access to for safety. And with the new 2017 BMW 7 Series, you will get used to experiencing advanced luxury that surrounds you constantly!

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BMW and the National Parks Service to Provide Additional EV Charging Stations

The National Parks Service and the Department of Energy is collaborating with BMW to expand America’s electric vehicle (EV) network of charging stations across the U.S. which is a frequent request of EV users. Up to 100 new stations will be installed and BMW says they will be compatible with every electric car sold in America.


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The first new charging station was unveiled at a recent press conference held at the West Orange laboratory which belonged to Thomas Edison, and was where he worked on an electric car battery 100 years ago. Four stations were added to the…

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Celebrate Earth Day by Preserving Our Planet


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Sometimes we forget just how much Earth gives to us (i.e. oxygen, that’s a biggie.) We are all guilty of litter and unnecessary exhaust fumes, but being mindful of our actions when it comes to owning a vehicle can be life-giving to Mother Earth.


The use of vehicles is undoubtedly linked to change in climate, pollution, and even disease. But no matter the type of car you drive, there are many maintenance measures all owners can take to make sure they are being environmentally friendly! By following these steps, you can help protect the environment, which is something…

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Strategically Efficient Design and Engineering is at the Core of the 2017 BMW 430i

Power isn't the only thing that makes for impressive performance, but how that power is used says a lot about the vehicle. In the case of the 2017 BMW 430i, it says that not only is this vehicle exciting, but intelligent. Using strategically efficient design, the 430i delivers a thrill on the San Antonio roads.

Packed under the hood of the 430i is an inline 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine that boasts up to 248 horsepower, and generates 258 pound-feet of torque at a smooth 1450 rpm. That means power kicks in almost immediately, and sustains your ride.

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Efficiency and Power Go Hand in Hand in the 2017 BMW X5

In the past, you've always had to decide between an efficient use of energy, or the ability to powerfully navigate the roads in San Antonio. Say goodbye to that tradeoff in the 2017 BMW X5, the SAV that can command highways and city streets in a way that demands respect.

Under the hood of every new X5 is an engine ready to intelligently let loose. That's one of the exceptional characteristics of BMW iPerformance.

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Everything to Know About the 2018 BMW M5

If you’re anything like us, the anticipation is building for BMW’s brand new M5. The 5 Series sedan, wagon, and M550i have all been revealed, but the M5 will be the icing on an already good cake.


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The high-performance sedan is expected to arrive later this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but we’ve compiled everything we know about the M sedan thus far.


Sources have claimed that a reworked version of the M5’s twin-turbo V8 engine, producing approximately 600 horsepower will be under the hood. This amount of power will be balanced to all four…

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BMW Aims to Introduce Hydrogen-Powered Cars by 2021

BMW aims to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing automotive industry. Between new technologies, safety features, and innovations, it’s no surprise they intend to be the first to introduce a hydrogen-powered car in the next five years, and the company’s top officials say they are on track to do so.

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BMW is committed to introducing hydrogen fuel to the masses while other automakers are solely focusing on electric powertrains. BMW has explained that hydrogen is ideal for long-distance zero-emissions driving in comparison to a conventional gasoline or diesel-burning car.


Very few details about the model are…

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