Following a Year of Record Sales in 2016, BMW Group Global Hits the Ground Running in January 2017

Six consecutive years running of records broken, and headed into a seventh, BMW is set to continue its sales momentum into 2017 and beyond, with its three premium brands, BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, contributing to a total of 163,288 vehicles delivered worldwide, an overall increase of 6.8%. Broken down, BMW sales rocketed 7.2%, totaling 143,553, thanks to BMW X1, 3 Series and flagship 7 Series vehicles, while sales of MINI grew 3.7…

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USA Swimming and BMW Renew Partnership

USA Swimming recently revealed that its longtime partnership with BMW as official automotive sponsor will continue through 2020. BMW will assist in developing technology that helps improve athletic performance in the pool by tracking swimmers during training and providing feedback in real-time, to assist in improving swimmers' mechanics and stroke-efficiency.

 

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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.

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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…
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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...

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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...

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Two Features You Never Knew Existed In The BMW 6 Series

Drive a luxury sedan with curves that attract and power that astounds. The BMW 6 Series elevates your driving experience every time you start your engine. Each of its three models from the Coupe and Convertible to the Gran offers a one-of-a-kind experience that delivers a thrilling drive, every mile you travel. Let’s explore two features in the BMW 6 Series drivers will fall in love with.

Command Central - Marvel at the BMW 6 Series impeccably designed cockpit. Take in the innovations of the all-new iDrive 5.0 system with BMW ConnectedDrive. This system...

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