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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…

Yes, this is the billion dollar question. Why is there legislation waiting in the wings to be voted on, that could cost U.S. taxpayers this much money? Well, fuel-efficiency.

Representative Dan Lungren, a Republican, of California's 3rd Congressional District has proposed a bill that would award the first U.S. domestic car manufacturer that makes 60,000 mid-sized sedans that run completely on gas and get at least a whopping 100 miles to the gallon.

As the legislation reads, hybrids and plug-ins are invalid for the cash prize. Personally, I think this is a great opportunity for car manufacturers, the government, and the U.S.'s occupants in general. The ROI on this billion dollar investment could be incredible. Advancements of this kind of nature could propel U.S. automakers back to the top of the world car market. This could put our people back to work creating innovative products.

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If you travel to new territories with any kind of regularity, you know guessing which restaurant to dine at, and which parking garage to use, is met with a ratio of good and bad experiences that comes out to something along the lines of 30 (positive)/70 (negative). BMW is arming BMW online users with a tool that promises a higher ratio of positive experiences you'd tweet fondly about. We're talking about Yelp…

BMW and General Motors (GM) might seem like an unlikely pair; but, according to recent reports the two automakers are currently negotiating a possible collaboration on fuel-cell technology. German publication, Wirtschafts Woche, indicates that inside sources even go so far as to say the discussion isn't new and the two companies are quite close to wrapping up a formal agreement.

As you might recall, this isn't the first joint venture BMW is entering…

Attention, BMW drivers with 2009 and later models: the company has been listening! The German automaker has been working on a new, updated online interface. A customizable Applications menu bundles several services especially for you, including: integration of the BMW Assist Convenience Plan, Connected Drive service, and BMW Online service. Online service will be automatically updated for you and will showcase features as they become available; there's no need to make any changes to your vehicle.

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…

Today, atlases are more relics of a bygone era than must-have tools. It's difficult to deny navigation systems are better - just ask a BMW driver you know who has one. They'll tell you how great it is to be able to keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel while not having to rely on a directionally-challenged co-pilot.

If you haven't already traded in your atlas or printed MapQuest…