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For those of you who have followed the news recently, you are fully aware that the United States government is strongly considering enforcing higher fuel-economy standards. Many automakers are ready to compromise power in order to meet these potential new standards. However, BMW does not have that ability as the company was built on a legacy of speed, bravery and agile handling. Nor, do they want to sacrifice power to meet the strict regulations.  For…

Frequent visitors of the BMW of Silver Spring blog know that while BMW is a purveyor of peak performance, it's also a shepherd of the environment. Recently, this is perhaps most clearly demonstrated by the development of the new i -Series.

The reality, however, is that BMW's initiatives and stake in the environment are neither new, nor are they superficial. It's simply that BMW doesn't go around tooting its own horn…

Even though the all new BMW i3 has yet to be unveiled to the American public, the concept car has already caught the attention of Chicago BMW fans.  The completely, one-hundred percent electric concept car was spotted on Wacker Drive by inquiring BMW enthusiasts. Wondering just what was it doing out there?

After some investigating, we discovered a youTube video of the i3 whipping down Wacker Street following a camera dolly truck. After watching the…

BMW has made themselves known for their quest to perfection. The Bavarian automaker not only ensures that every model they produce seem undefeatable, but they manage to outdo themselves with each new generation. While many might think of the automaker as an uptight perfectionist, we like to think they are wizards, playing with magic!

For example, only wizards could create the BMW E 30 M3. Drivers were captivated by the sheer pleasure the vehicle's…

BMW launched a new eco-friendly sub-brand, the BMW i, they've now released sales goals for the i3, further proving their commitment to the rapidly growing electric vehicle market.  BMW is aiming to sell a minimum of 30,000 units per year starting in 2014!

Think the goal is a little lofty? Consider for a moment that Mini sold 30,000 units of a comparable model, the Clubman, in 2010 - when the market was still…

The 750i ActiveHybrid and 750Li ActiveHybrid - the two gasoline-electric hybrids BMW is introducing to their 7-Series lineup - are anything but ordinary. They come with the federal government's lowest fuel economy rating of all regular-production hybrids. They're the fastest hybrid luxury sedans in showrooms, advancing from 0-62 mpg in a mere 4.7 seconds in sports-car-like fashion.  They're also the only hybrid sedans that wed a twin-turbocharged V-8 to an onboard electric motor…