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Recent images of BMW's new X6 SAV indicate that the vehicle has maintained its distinctive presence for the 2013 model-year. And there are a couple of features you'll be happy to hear BMW has chosen to keep true to the vehicle. For instance, its xDrive intelligent all wheel drive, Dynamic Performance Control, and three to five hundred horsepower engine that will leave speed demons wanting more.

Most of the elements BMW has revamped…

Stand-out people deserve stand-out cars... At least BMW thinks so. They also believe an extraordinary car should be matched by superb service. As such, the Bavarian automaker offers new BMW buyers a comprehensive, and might we add complimentary, collection of top-of-the-line car services for the first four years of ownership or 50,000 miles driven, whichever comes first.

It's officially called Ultimate BMW Service; and as the name conveys, it ensures new BMW owners…

Production of the sixth-gen 2012 BMW 3 Series officially started on October 28. You know what that means? The new BMW 3 Series should roll into Motor Werks BMW, located at 1475 S. Barrington Rd in Barrington, IL 60010 on time. To add to your excitement over its February arrival, we're going to tell you a little about the automaker's efforts, leading up to the cars' build.

In preparation, BMW started by investing…

Originally launched in 2000, the BMW M5 has seen few changes to it's design, aside from the 2010 model year. However, this year is much different. It seems as though BMW utilized the past 11 years to design the most powerful M5 of all time.

The forthcoming 2012 model, expected to go on sale early next year, is fitted with the model's first-ever turbocharged engine. Specifically, a 4.4-liter V8 engine. And while…

With the launch of their new Active E hybrid electric vehicle, BMW is hoping to create something bigger than electric. Hence, the Bavarian automaker is seeking 700 drivers to become "electronauts". In the words of BMW, an electronaut, is a "surveyor of the present, and a proponent of the future - the future of mobility."¹ They will be expected to help BMW investigate how their distinctive Active E electric vehicle and EV technology can connect…

After an 18-year hiatus, German automaker BMW plans to make its return to motorsport racing for the 2012 season. Since announcing their return in 2010, BMW enthusiast have been waiting in anticipation. And we at Motor Werks BMW share the enthusiasm, especially since we'll get a sneak peek in July when BMW unveils their new M3 DTM concept for the first time at Munich's Olympic Stadium.

"The fact that DTM [Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters…

Though the parallels may not come to mind immediately, BMW and US Olympic athletes share many commonalities. Stealth bodies, brute power, extreme agility, and the ability to compete on the highest level, just to name a few.

In that spirit, BMW has decided to launch an event to help Team USA stay on top of their game. The event, officially coined BMW Drive for Team USA, invites prospective BMW drivers, such as yourself, the rare…

Last year, BMW launched a special-edition of the M3: Frozen Gray. While Motor Werks BMW thought it quite beautiful, some drivers perceived it as being too "soft" looking. If you're one to share the latter opinion, you'll be very happy to know that this year the Bohemian automaker is launching a far fiercer Frozen Black Edition M3. Featuring a stark, metropolitan shade of matte black with contrasting high-gloss kidney grilles, side-grill elements, and…