For drivers who are passionate about performance, there has long been a compromise when choosing between a manual and an automatic transmission. Sure, a manual gearbox offers more control under those conditions when you need it, but an automatic gives you the flexibility of letting the car decide the shift times when necessary—like during your…
BMW has a comfort access system that allows you to open the car door and start the engine without having to touch the key. All you have to do is have the key somewhere on you (or near you.) The unique sensors in it are connected to the sensors in the car’s computer system, so…
Last year, BMW dealerships nationwide gave Americans the opportunity to support U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams with the rollout of our Drive for Team USA Event. The premise was simple: you come and have a great time test driving the BMW of your choice, BMW dealerships donate money to help the U.S. Olympic/Paralympic teams. What…
Everyone’s heard of all-wheel drive (AWD) and how it helps cars maintain traction in bad weather conditions. BMW’s unique version of all-wheel drive is called xDrive, helping to emphasize that it isn’t just like all the other all-wheel-drive systems on the market today. On traditional four-wheel-drive systems, the torque produced by the engine is split…
Everyone knows about Elvis and his love of Cadillacs and his De Tomaso, but most people have no idea that the king of rock was also in love with a BMW. His baby was a 1957 507 roadster, but unfortunately the car was not only just forgotten, it was also neglected over the years. Thankfully,…
