The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently announced that the BMW 2017 2 Series Coupe and the BMW 2017 3 Series Sedan both received Top Safety Pick+ ratings, as the company continues its long-term commitment to safety.
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BMW Inline-6 Stands Up in WardsAuto's Top 10
The six-cylinder inline engine has a long-standing relationship with BMW, and the M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology version is the culmination of that. And we can talk about how great this engine is, but we can say with proof that this engine is one of the 2017 Top 10 because it won WardsAuto’s 2017 10 Best Engines award.
Staying Connected Behind the Wheel
Every driver wants to stay as integrated and connected as possible when behind the wheel.
Fortunately, BMW's new ConnectedDrive system ensures that you never again have to leave the outside world behind.
First of all, you can now control your car from your phone. When parking your car under the baking summer heat, just use your phone to unlock your car and start the air conditioning before you get there!
Additionally, in the event of an accident, ConnectedDrive's emergency services can connect you to a BMW Call Center to get the proper personnel involved immediately.
Finally, when a…
Meet the New BMW Alpina B7 xDrive
BMW Group has a new car on the block.
Say hello to the all-new BMW Alpina B7 xDrive. It combines high-power, luxury, and speed with a 600 HP and xDrive all-wheel drive system. It can get from zero to 60 in just 3.6 seconds, and it also has superior suspension and chassis technology with ALPINA calibration. The special sport+ mode lets the driver adjust the vehicle’s drivetrain and suspension settings, lowering the ride height by 0.8 inches. And the Alpina B7 xDrive also comes equipped with...
BMW's ReachNow Gains Momentum
BMW Group is gaining speed and boosting efforts to grow ReachNow, the luxury brand’s car sharing and mobility services company. In October, it announced the appointment of Simon Broesamle as chief customer officer (CCO) and Leigh McMillan as head of marketing. They were brought on board, BMW said in a press release, to enhance ReachNow’s member experience and accelerated growth.
Broesamle will supervise product management, technology, market expansion and focus on providing a superior member experience through marketing. McMillan will concentrate on building a brand...
Within the Compact Luxury Class, the 2016 BMW 3 Series Reigns Supreme
Got a compact luxury vehicle on the brain? Well, if you haven't already, we here at BMW of Sioux Falls think it's high time you met ours, the 2016 BMW 3 Series.
Available as a sedan or wagon, the 3 Series is a style that truly never goes out of season. Follow along with our friends over at MotorWeek, as they cite some of this industry icon's top traits:
Motivated by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, the base 320i model is rated at a respectable 180 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. Served up standard with…
MotorWeek Tries Redesigned 2016 BMW X1 on for Size
Sure, we at BMW of Sioux Falls may have just featured BMW's standout subcompact SUV, the 2016 X1, in our previous post. But when it comes to an auto this outstanding, once is not nearly enough.
And, twice? Well, that's doubly as nice.
So, without further ado, we'd like to return to the topic at hand today. Join the vehicular enthusiasts at MotorWeek, as they take the X1 out on the open road:
Tremendously appointed from hood to trunk, there's nary a box the X1's sole trim -- the xDrive28i -- doesn't tick.
Its assortment of…
Kelley Blue Book Takes Top-Flight (and All-New) 2016 BMW M2 for a Test Run
No matter how you slice it, there sure is an awful lot to love about our beloved Bavarian brand's spanking-new sports coupe, the 2016 BMW M. Even at first blush, it's clear the automaker did an outstanding job with this one.
Have you had a chance to check it out? Well, if not, don't stress it. Kelley Blue Book Senior Associate Video Editor Zach Vlasuk just so happens to be here today to help you get up to speed. Discover his opinion of BMW's latest in the clip below:
Without question the M2's marquee event…
BMW's Subcompact SUV is the Next Big Thing
Might you have a subcompact luxury SUV in mind for your next daily driver? Well, if so, we here at BMW of Sioux Falls feel you'd be wise to try ours -- the spanking-new 2016 BMW X1 -- on for size.
Wondering what it brings to the table? Kelley Blue Book Managing Video Editor Micah Muzio offers his take on the matter in the clip below. Have a look and listen right here:
Just beneath the X1's hood, a most incredible drivetrain dwells. Teamed with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive, this turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder produces a…
New BMW 340i Replaces Outgoing 335i With Subtlle Enhancements, Says AutoGuide
BMW's all-new 2016 340i replaces the outgoing 335i four-door sport sedan, and while generally similar in look and feel, BMW's engineers have tuned up 340i for an even better driving experience. AutoGuide recently took the 341 out for a road test. Click "play" in the video clip below to watch the full report.
AutoGuide found the steering response to be sharp and the sedan's handling offers a certain agility that’s above and beyond that of the 335i. There’s a certain confidence in the 340i that had AutoGuide's tester throwing its weight around in high-speed…