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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…

Nearly six months have passed since BMW initially publicized their  "new-generation sports car", the i8 plug-in hybrid concept. The past six months of nothing have kept BMW fans on the edge of their seats. Is the i8 plug-in hybrid concept going to become a lost idea like the majority of concept cars? Or, are BMW engineers locked in a secret location designing the production model?

Sadly, BMW of Silver Spring, serving Silver Spring doesn't…

You may have recently noticed a larger number of new BMWs driving around Silver Spring. However, Silver Spring isn't the only place where more and more people are adopting the luxury auto brand.  In fact, drivers throughout the world are finding a place in their heart for the Bavarian luxury brand.  In an effort to fully supply consumers need for speed, quick handling and agile appearance, the luxury automaker produced more than 70% more…

BMW of Silver Spring, serving Silver Spring has been eagerly waiting for the BMW ActiveE for awhile now. The BMW ActiveE will not only be BMW's first completely electric car, but it will also mark a milestone for the luxury automaker and for the auto industry as a whole.  At this time not a single one of BMW's competitors are offering anything even remotely close to a completely electric, luxury car. And, now…

The Olympic games are intended to establish and distinguish the world's greatest athletes. The rigorous qualifying criteria and the hardest competition make a medal-win even more remarkable. The London Organizing Committee believes that VIP transportation will be none other than a fleet of 4,000 BMW vehicles. The Committee strongly believes that the supply of BMW vehicles will match the level of prestige the event embodies.

The majority of the luxury vehicles will consist…

Happy 2012! After nearly a month of celebrating, BMW of Silver Spring would like to take a minute to share with you what BMW expects to see this year.

Currently, all indications point to a bright future with significant global growth expected for the luxury car sector this year. How significant is significant? Friedrich Eichiner, CFO, BMW shows signs that the segment will grow at twice the speed as the overall auto industry vertical, in…

A lot can happen in a year. Boy, don't we know it. As proud purveyors of Bavarian luxury car brand, BMW, we find ourselves more and more wowed with each and every passing year. Every 365-day period in the brand's venerable history has been eventful. But, given the dynamic mix of ground-breaking and first-ever new BMW vehicles;  formation of new, key liaisons; and developments in manufacturing, BMW of Silver Spring, serving the greater…

BMW has recently produced the ActiveE, a new electric vehicle. But, the Bavarian automaker's objective is to form something much larger than electric. In an effort to achieve their ultimate goal BMW has launched a new campaign, inviting drivers to become "electronauts".

Electronauts are very similar to astronauts. Both are explorers and adventure seekers. And, in the end, electronauts are expected to help the Bavarian automaker study how their distinctive ActiveE  EV and other…