Here at Passport BMW, we understand that there are plenty of BMW drivers in the Washington D.C. area who lead very busy lives. For many of them, their phone is their lifeline and the device that they use constantly to stay in contact with home and the office.  Sometimes it can be a lot to ask them to put it down, even for just a few minutes, but we are here to remind drivers…

<p>As the holiday season approaches its climax, we are all thinking about our New Year's resolutions for 2013. Maybe you finally want to get rid of those love handles or perhaps you want to spend more time in your <a href=" http://www.passportbmw.com/showroom/2013/BMW/328i/Convertible.htm">328i convertible</a>. Just as you have been dreaming of goals for the New Year so has everyone's favorite Bavarian automaker. BMW has just released a list of their 2013 resolutions. </p>

Victory over carbon emissions and energy costs, of course. Since construction began on the Spartanburg BMW plant in 1993, the company has put a lot of focus on cutting down carbon emissions. In the past decade they have achieved many of their goals and decreased carbon output by 30%. This is almost entirely due to the 9.5-mile methane pipeline that runs from the nearby Palmetto Landfill directly into the plant.

BMW parts have their place in the models of the new BMW lineup. But, now it seems that's not the only place they're found.

Specifically we're talking about a spunky little 1.3-liter BMW powerplant that has made its way into an amphibious ATV known as the "Quadski," and produced by the innovative company Gibbs Sport Amphibians.

Basically the Quadski is amphibious in nature because it is able to travel by both…

As unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, the 3-cylinder BMW i8 sports car will arrive at dealerships around the world before long. Yes, even right here in the greater D.C. area. BMW has confirmed an American-arrival for the I-3 engine, a direct descendent of the powerful 3.0-liter inline-6 available in the current 335i.

Do half the cylinders mean half the power? Nope, not in a BMW. The Bavarian automaker reports that the aptly-nicknamed...

So what's the deal with this BMW 4 Series you may have heard rumblings about? Well, here's the skinny: the Bavarian automaker split the 3 Series lineup into two, offering four-door sedans as 3 Series and in the future, two-door coupes in the 4 Series. In all other respects, the vehicles will be mostly the same - engine power, trim and package choices, as well as design elements. This is a distinction we've...

The Passport BMW team has both heard and said a lot of really wonderful things about the new 3 Series. As if the sedan wasn't beloved before 2012, the latest version has impressed critics and drivers around the globe with its unmatched handling, performance, and style. Among the winning attributes? xDrive all-wheel drive.

BMW explains, "The BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system enhances traction, directional stability and safety. And particularly so when adverse conditions call...

In most cultures, the color white represents a new start, purity, and cleanliness. In western cultures, brides wear white on their wedding day; "to wave the white flag," is to surrender or signal a cease fire; and The First Family lives in The White House. That said, the fact that there aren't more Alpine White or Mineral White Metallic new BMW models here in the greater D.C. area might come as a surprise...

Ever been on a business trip and felt a little homesick for your 328i? Well, not anymore! BMW has recently introduced their On Demand program here in the States, and if you find yourself in New York City in need of a rental for a few hours, the whole day, or maybe even the week, just call up BMW of Manhattan!

The pilot dealership will have about 100 3 Series sedans available for rental, and...

If there is one company that prides itself on its premium offerings and luxurious trim levels, it's BMW. You know what else BMW is famous for? Taking care of their customers from the very first test drive through to maintenance and even trading the vehicle in for a newer model. We know that these are some of the key reasons that drivers return to Passport BMW time and time again for their automotive needs...