BMW Unveils Its Top 7-Series Model, the V12 Excellence

At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, BMW unveils what it claims to be its top model in the 7-series lineup. The V12 Excellence is a high-end model that places an emphasis on luxury as well as performance and dynamics.

The V12 will not have the M aerodynamic package. Instead, it will have some very visually aesthetic cues courtesy from the Pure Excellence design package. Among the exterior elements include high-gloss black brake calipers and 20-inch…

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BMW X5 and X6 to Get LCD Touchscreen Navigation System

BMW has announced that by late summer 2016, its X5 SUV and X6 SAC will be fitted with an updated navigation system. The 10.25-inch screen will retain its original size, though it will be modified with touchscreen capability, which is not currently available in any other BMW model other than in the 7 series.

In addition, both models will also get the iDrive 5.0. This is the German automaker’s own navigation system…

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BMW Sold Over 50,000 i-Series as of January

As of January, BMW has reached a new milestone with over 500,000 units from its i-series lineup, consisting of the automaker’s two plug-ins, the i3 and i8.

The i3 was released in its native Germany back in September 2013, with the i8 making its debut in June the following year. Both models have since seen a world-wide release.

The i3 is currently sold in 49 countries, and the US market…

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Spy Photos Capture Next-Gen BMW X5

The current generation BMW X5 has only been out for three years. BMW generally releases a new generation model every five to six years, so the X5 is about halfway through its lifespan. A replacement, though, may come sooner or later as spy photos have captured a new X5 being tested under winter roads.

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BMW Sells Nearly 300 X5 Hybrids in Just Two Months

The new and highly anticipated BMW X5 xDrive40e made its debut to the North American market in October, and reception exceeded expectations. As of December, the plug-in hybrid has sold 285 units. To break down the numbers, 118 X5s were sold in October. November fared even better with 167 units sold. The figures are not in yet for December, but the numbers are expected to be even more impressive due to holiday offers.

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BMW X5 Series Helps Boost Company Profits

The BMW X5 SAV is on the rise and has helped the German automaker reach better than expected third-quarter profits. Overall, profit margins have decreased slightly, achieving 9.1 percent profit margins, compared to 9.4 percent the same quarter last year. According to German analyst Sascha Gommel, however, the company is actually performing “slightly better than expected.”

Another analyst, Max Warburton, described the numbers as a “pleasant surprise.”

The upsurge in…

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2016 BMW 3-Series Gets Under-the-Hood Revamp

The BMW 3-series has always been the German auto maker's flagship model. Since its inception in 1975, more than 14 million units have been sold worldwide. In fact, in some years, the 3-series has accounted for as much 70 percent of total BMW. The model is currently in its sixth generation, and the 2016 BMW 3 series will be seeing quite a few changes with most of the modifications being under the hood. 

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