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For those who might not be aware, Richard Hammond is an English broadcaster, writer, and journalist most widely recognized for his role as co-host of the famous car program, Top Gear. Given these credentials, Passport BMW thinks it's safe to say that Hammond knows cars and knows them well. What's more, he's able to analyze and scrutinize autos from every possible angle.

For years now, many professional drivers have endeavored to master the fearsome Nürburgring race track. Meanwhile enthusiasts sit by and watch, wishing only for their chance at experiencing even a small portion of the motorsports-induced thrill. Of course, under normal circumstances, the average auto fan isn't allowed to step foot on the hallowed track.

Regardless of how dependable, versatile and efficient a new BMW or certified pre-owned BMW model might be, the fact remains that financing a vehicle can be tricky. However, the key words there are "can be." Thankfully, automakers like BMW are seeking to make the process much more consumer-friendly.

When a vehicle appears at an automotive gathering such as the 2012 New York International Auto Show, there's a good chance it will end up on dealership lots in some way or another. In the case of BMW, Passport BMW is glad this tradition rings true. More specifically, we're enthused to hear that the 2013 BMW X1 will soon go on display in New York before making its way to our lot at 4730 Auth Place Marlow Heights, MD 20746.

We here at Passport BMW love the i8 Plug-In Sports Car concept, but we'll admit that we were more than a bit in the dark ever since it was first announced. BMW hasn't exactly gone out of its way to provide updates on where the i8 was in terms of being production ready, but we still remained hopeful that some glimmer of hope would come to hint at its progress.

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While we here at Passport BMW love the look and feel of two-door coupe models, we've also spent quite a bit of time speculating about what a BMW 6 Series model might look like if the Bavarian automaker gave one two more doors. And that's exactly what they've done with the all-new 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe.

What other features does the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe offer? Aside from ease…

Here at Passport BMW, we're no stranger to the various forms of social media that have changed the way in which we communicate. Just look at the fact that we write on our blog on a regular basis. Still, there's something to be said about ways of communicating and congregating that might seem archaic today. For instance, while Facebook and Twitter might be all the rage for social networking, they'll never be…

Calling all Electronauts! BMW is ready to test its first-ever all-electric vehicle, and you're the ones who will have a lasting impact on its future! That's right, the time has finally come for BMW to test the ActiveE pure-electric vehicle, and we here at Passport BMW couldn't be more thrilled.

What exactly is an electronaut? It's the fun name that the Bavarian automaker gave to those who reached out to them…

Around these parts, BMW is known for creating some of the most luxurious and performance-driven vehicles in the world today, and we here at Passport BMW love showing them off on our lot. Of course, it would be wise for us to note that the Bavarian automaker isn't simply known for its four-wheeled creations either. Rather, the company has been making motorcycle engines and bikes since the first World War, and in recent years…

BMW is quickly becoming known as the automaker that's tearing down the walls of competition in favor of learning from their rivals. For many consumers in the greater Marlow Heights area and beyond this is great news, as it means that models in the new BMW lineup will feature more finely -tuned technology. Previously, BMW has teamed with the likes of the Cylindrical T and Italicized H in order to explore and swap leading-edge…