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If you own, or even if you've ever ridden in a BMW 6 Series, you know the magnetic pull it has. From, it's contemporary yet classic style that promises to always be in style to its dynamic sculpting, from its laudable horsepower (up to 300 in 650i and 650i xDrive models) to its competitive fuel economy (31 mpg highway for 640i models and 23 in 650i models) - every aspect of the 6 Series…

For years drivers across the pond have been purchasing diesel-powered BMWs. Regardless of diesels' persuasive performance and efficiency gains, they have by no means been as popular in the United States.

It's not that automakers have yet to attempt. BMW, for example, first brought diesel-powered cars to the United States back in 1983. Back then, it was the fastest production car in the world. However, for some reason it was only available for 1…

As much as BMW of Silver Spring is a proponent of routine BMW service as a proactive approach to maintaining a vital powerplant and optimal overall vehicle operations. We understand that it's not what most drivers would call fun or convenient. To help, BMW launched the customer-beloved BMW Ultimate Service program.

The thing about BMW Ultimate Service, though, is that it's limited to new BMW buyers, offering coverage of all factory-recommended maintenance at…

For those of you who have been keeping up with recent automotive news, you most likely have heard something about the rumored front-wheel drive BMW. BMW of Silver Spring in Silver Spring is going to take a moment to separate the truth from the rumors.

Before we start, the claim that BMW will debut their very first front-wheel-drive vehicle sometime in 2012 is an allegation. With that being stated;  if Autocar's reports come to…

When you hear that a company wants to grow, people typically think expansion. BMW, however, is hoping to win over today's younger and more efficiency-minded drivers by downsizing.

That's right; like many luxury automakers today, they're shrinking the size of long-time favorites and introducing more petite, but still posh utility vehicles.

What's the long-time favorite the Bavarian automaker is planning to downsize? The BMW 1 Series. It won't be dramatically…

Since BMW of Silver Spring is a new BMW dealer who offers local drivers BMW parts we are quite eager share this breaking news with you!  The luxury automaker has formally announced a line of new BMW M Performance Parts. The difference between the new collection and the current BMW M Performance Parts collection is that the new parts are not intended for the BMW M3, 1 Series, M Coupe, X5 M and X6 M…

If you follow the BMW of Silver Spring blog at all, you know how much we love the BMW 3 Series. When we first heard the Bavarian automaker was planning to stretch the luxury car's already lithe body, our curiosity was a little more than piqued. We're willing to bet, a few of you shifted closer to the edge of your seats too.

Well, you can slide right back. It turns out the…

A lot of heads were turned during the recent BMW ActiveHybrid 3's North American unveiling in Detroit. BMW of Silver Spring serving Silver Spring didn't expect anything else.  The vehicle's fall launch is quickly approaching, and the hybridization of such a popular model has seemed to overshadow several additional impressive technological improvements the car has experienced.  One advancement being the navigation system.

The new system does more than just guide the driver…

If you happened to see the movie Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, then you probably enjoyed the cameo appearance by the BMW i8 concept. It outperformed every star in the movie during its high-stakes chase scene, stealing the spotlight away from stars, Tom Cruise and Paula Patton in the process. Of course, we here at BMW of Silver Spring, serving Silver Spring, are guessing that collective response of the audience in that moment was simply, "where…

The London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) has implemented several strict emissions standards for the 2012 official VIP fleet in an effort to be as green as they can be. Numerous automakers have attempted to design cars that are not only chic, but also environmentally friendly.  However, not a single automaker could create a vehicle like BMW. BMW of Silver Spring, serving Silver Spring, has been filled with anticipation since we found out…