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The new BMW iDrive 7 Operating System has a cutting-edge, fully-digital design and is geared more closely to the driver’s needs by allowing them to tailor the system to their own preferences with customizable widgets of information. This new level of personalization is then stored in your BMW cloud and can be transferred to other BMW vehicles.

Certified Pre-Owned BMW Special Offer NO PAYMENTS FOR 3 MONTHS ON ALL 2015-2016 BMW CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED MODELS. Click here to view inventory. Delayed first payment is not available in PA or ME. Interest will accrue during 90-day period to first payment and will be due prior to maturity of the contract. This offer is available on all model-year 2015–2016 CPO BMW models with 36-to-60-month retail contracts financed through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC, excluding Select contracts. To be eligible, qualified customers must have excellent credit history and meet BMW Financial Services’ credit requirements. Not all customers will qualify. Other rates and terms available. All offers subject to vehicle availability. Offer valid through 1/2/19.

BMW introduced the first-ever BMW 8 Series Convertible, which joins the new BMW 8 Series Coupe in blending ultra-sporting driving dynamics with an emotional and elegant design. The soft-top, four-seat BMW M850i xDrive Convertible combines immense power and torque delivery from its updated 4.4L 8-cylinder turbocharged engine with tenacious grip and peerless poise from the advanced chassis, luxurious comfort and state-of-the-art innovations in technology, driver assistance and connectivity. The result, is a vehicle that delivers an impeccable four-season driving experience, with the charisma of a low-slung, aggressively styled open top sports convertible, inviting the warming rays of the sun and the wind flowing past the cockpit to be your constant driving companions. more Exterior design: new design language gives sporting appeal a new face. The exterior design of the first-ever BMW 8 Series Convertible exudes a very modern form of sporting appeal, beautifully blended, with an air of exclusiveness and sensual allure. Its unique character is the result of BMW’s new styling language focusing on modernity and emotional engagement. The car’s already low-slung and elongated silhouette is especially enhanced when the fabric-top is lowered. When raised, the compact fabric roof pulls taught over the interior, reducing wind noise and creating a stepped look, accentuating the deck-like rear visual of the new BMW 8 Series Convertible. Classic insulated fabric soft top and rollover protection system The fully-electric soft-top design incorporates multiple layers of fabric materials to not only insulate the occupants of the first-ever BMW 8 Series Convertible from outside noise and elements but also helps reduce weight from the very top of the vehicle, thus lowering the center of gravity and improving handling and performance. When lowered, the fabric top is stowed under a sophisticated cover with a surface finish and stitching coordinated with those of the instrument panel and interior door and side panel trim. The subtle “double-bubble” contour of the cover behind the two rear seats mimics the design incorporated in the BMW 8 Series Convertible’s roofline. The roof can be raised or lowered in 15 seconds at speeds up to 30 mph with the touch of the top control button located on the center console. A standard wind deflector can be positioned behind the front seats to further enhance the already serene passenger space. When not in use the wind deflector may be folded up and stored in the trunk. Optional neck warmers are available to extend the top down driving experience into cooler temperatures. Air outlets, integrated into front seat head restraints provide a pleasant warming effect. Air flow can be adjusted over three speed settings either manually, via the button on the center console or automatically, which adjusts air flow depending on vehicle speed. The BMW 8 Series Convertible features a standard automatically activated rollover protection system. The system activates the moment that data analysed by the central safety electronics indicate a risk of a roll-over. Two high-strength aluminum rollover bars, fitted behind the rear headrests, are extended by a pyrotechnic charge in a fraction of a second to form a survival space for the vehicle occupants in conjunction with the extremely rigid a-pillar windshield surround. Sculptured design with signature new headlights. The luxury-sport convertible’s promise of performance is visualized in dramatic effect by the prominent, jutting design of the front of the vehicle, with large air intakes creating an imposing appearance on the BMW M850i xDrive Convertible. The BMW kidney grill showcases its increased proportions and features a hexagonal outline that widens towards the bottom and a single-piece surround that encompasses its various elements. The first-ever BMW 8 Series Convertible features standard Icon Adaptive LED Headlights with LaserLight technology that are the slimmest headlights of any BMW model to date. Both light tubes are used to generate the daytime driving lights as well as the low and high beam, thereby creating the signature brand look at all times. The rear end is composed of sculptured, emotive surfaces that emphasize the car’s width and low center of gravity. The slender all-LED rear light clusters extend deep into the flanks and add to the effect. The taillights illuminate uniformly in a distinctive ‘L’ shape. Twin, trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes are positioned either side of the rear lower section. Precise details optimize aerodynamics and weight. An almost fully covered underbody, active air flap control with adjustable kidney grille slats and Air Curtains including Air Breathers help to reduce the aerodynamic drag of the first-ever BMW 8 Series Convertible. Narrow exterior mirror bases, mounted directly on the side window weather strips help smooth the airflow. The optional M Carbon Exterior Package, consisting of air intake bars, exterior mirror caps, a and a rear diffuser insert, all made from CFRP, may be fitted to further enhance the already aggressive aura of the BMW M850i xDrive Convertible. Driver-focused interior The interior has been designed to help the driver focus on the road ahead and enjoy the experience of driving. The car’s wide center console rises up towards the instrument panel at the front, separating the driver and front passenger areas. This center space encompasses the audio control unit and its function buttons, the air conditioning control panel and air vents as well as the freestanding and frameless Control Display, all arranged above each other in a clear, horizontally partitioned structure. clear arrangement of the controls helps the driver to focus on what’s happening ahead. Apart from the gear selector and the iDrive Controller, the center console also accommodates the Driving Experience Control switch and the engine start/stop button, all arranged within a newly designed function cluster with active haptic feedback. The control unit for the light functions is new and now consists of buttons positioned at the bottom of the instrument panel between the steering wheel and the driver’s door. A leather M Sport steering wheel with multifunction buttons and shift paddles for manual gear selection is standard. Click here to view the entire article.

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BMW proudly introduces the most powerful non-M 3 Series ever: the 2020 BMW M340i and M340i xDrive Sedans. The new top of the range, seventh generation, M Performance 3 Series will make its world debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show Nov. 30 – December 9 with the M340i xDrive model. Over the past 40 years, no other BMW has embodied the concept of the Ultimate Driving Machine better than the BMW 3 Series.  Modern design, exceptional handling, efficiency and innovative technology, all signature characteristics of a BMW, have been developed to the highest level ever through tireless engineering and testing. The new 2020 BMW M340i and M340i xDrive Sedans represent not only the core of the BMW 3 Series range (of which over 15 million units have been sold worldwide) but also the heart and passion of the BMW brand. When the first BMW 3 Series arrived on U.S. shores in 1976 as a successor to the iconic BMW 2002, it built upon the sport sedan foundation pioneered by that model and launched a new name: the BMW 3 Series that would become BMW’s most successful model – a status it retains to this day. Over the course of six model generations, the BMW 3 Series has ranked as the world’s biggest-selling premium car, led the way for high-performance powertrain and chassis technology and earned a reputation as a pioneer of technological innovations in its segment. The latest M Performance edition of the car sees BMW building on the sporting tradition of the 3 Series, whose exploits in motorsports have earned it many accolades. The seventh generation of the sports sedan moves the game on once again in terms of driving dynamics, not to mention premium quality and innovation, in its segment. more The first BMW M Performance 3 Series The Summer of 2019 will see the arrival of the BMW M340i and M340i xDrive Sedans. The new BMW M Performance models will showcase the full dynamic potential of the new BMW 3 Series. An updated six-cylinder inline gasoline engine, M Performance chassis tuning, optional xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive and the standard M Sport rear differential will deliver performance attributes that will satisfy and impress any driver. The rear-wheel drive BMW M340i will offer the pure driving experience that 3 Series enthusiasts have enjoyed for the past 40 years. With reduced weight compared to its all-wheel drive sibling and enhanced steering feel compared to the outgoing models, the M340i Sedan will be the driver’s exhilarating driving companion. The BMW M340i xDrive Sedan adds the increased traction of all-wheel drive to improve the new model’s abilities in both dry and adverse road conditions. The new version of the straight-six engine, developed for the BMW M340i and M340i xDrive Sedans, produces 382 hp and peak torque of 369 lb-ft. A 0–60 mph time of 4.2 seconds (provisional figure) takes this new BMW M Performance model into territory previously inhabited by BMW M cars. The 3.0 liter, six-cylinder, inline engine in the BMW M340i and BMW M340i xDrive Sedans features an aluminum crankcase and aluminum cylinder head. A new, single, Twin-scroll turbocharger with an integral, compact, steel exhaust manifold and impellers that weight approximately 25% less than those of preceding models, builds boost pressure more rapidly. Fuel is supplied by means of new High Precision Injection technology which allows injection pressures up to 350 bar. The current version of M TwinPower Turbo technology also features VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control and Double VANOS variable camshaft control. Power and acceleration are accompanied by the characteristic sound of the six-cylinder, inline engine, which has gained additional presence thanks to the dual-pipe exhaust system. In SPORT and SPORT+ modes, which can be activated via the Driving Experience Control switch, the valve-controlled exhaust system generates a particularly distinctive sound. Click here for full story.

When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, 'tis near Halloween. Happy Halloween from all of us at Passport BMW.

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BMW launches the first-ever BMW X7, the pinnacle of BMW’s X Sport Activity Vehicle lineup. The BMW X7 builds on the class leading comfort, handling, safety and technology of all the previous BMW X Sport Activity Vehicle model lines that have been produced at Plant Spartanburg since 1999. The 2019 BMW X7 offers standard three row seating for 7 with optional Second-row Captain’s Chairs offering a more exclusive seating arrangement for 6. Standard two-axle air suspension, 21-inch alloy wheels and advanced driver assistance systems ensure that the new BMW X7 lives up to expectations of style, driver engagement, passenger comfort and all-weather and all-terrain capability. For the first time, BMW customers will have the opportunity to pre-order the first-ever BMW X7 online from Passport BMW www.shopbmwusa.com/X7-PRE-ORDER/?CenterId=3579701. Starting in mid-Oct. 2018, customers will be able to select Passport BMW and complete their pre-order deposit transaction online via their mobile device or from the comfort of their home. Passport BMW will then reach out to you to finalize the options and colors of your BMW X7. Customers who pre-order online will also enjoy priority vehicle production. more With a simple deposit today, you can be one of the first to own the First-Ever BMW X7 – the biggest BMW ever built. Don’t wait to experience class-defining luxury. Pre-order with a participating BMW Center today. HOW IT WORKS TODAY Deposit • Select a participating BMW Center and submit your $1,000 deposit online.That's all you have to do – you're on the list. NEXT STEPS Design • Your BMW Center will be in touch to finalize your pre-order. It's time to choose your color, packages, and more. SPRING 2019 Delivery • Your X7 will be ready around March 2019, and your BMW Center will be in touch to schedule your pick-up day. Click here to view all the details on the The First-Ever 2019 BMW X7 Sports Activity Vehicle.

BMW launches the first-ever BMW X7, the pinnacle of BMW’s X Sport Activity Vehicle lineup. The BMW X7 builds on the class leading comfort, handling, safety and technology of all the previous BMW X Sport Activity Vehicle model lines that have been produced at Plant Spartanburg since 1999. The 2019 BMW X7 offers standard three row seating for 7 with optional Second-row Captain’s Chairs offering a more exclusive seating arrangement for 6. Standard two-axle air suspension, 21-inch alloy wheels and advanced driver assistance systems ensure that the new BMW X7 lives up to expectations of style, driver engagement, passenger comfort and all-weather and all-terrain capability. For the first time, BMW customers will have the opportunity to pre-order the first-ever BMW X7 online through www.BMWUSA.com. Starting in mid-Oct. 2018, customers will be able to select a participating dealer of choice and complete their pre-order deposit transaction online via their mobile device or from the comfort of their home. Their selected dealer will then reach out to them to finalize the options and colors of their BMW X7. Customers who pre-order online will also enjoy priority vehicle production. Click here for information.

It’s all new It’s all re-designed and It’s WORTH THE WAIT…. The all-new 2019 BMW X5 boasts all of the strengths of BMW while addressing the outgoing model’s shortcomings. With slightly larger exterior dimensions, a deeper grille and a new interior model, this BMW is definitely worth a look, and more! In person and on the roadways, this vehicle is sure to impress. The new model replaces the aging SUV and represents the newest and latest in design and performance. more Take a moment to see how the 2019 model compares to last year’s model…. IT’S BIGGER… The new fourth generation X5 has actually grown in size! Its wheelbase is larger by 1.6 inches and its overall length has increased by 1.1 inches. Its width is also greater by 2.6 inches while overall height jumps by an inch. This boost in size means a roomier interior that offers for space for you, your passengers and all of your belongings. IT’S SMARTER…. The new 2019 BMW X5 features a whole range of new technologies. They include a new optional off-road package that adds an upgraded air suspension set up at both axles and a new rear-locking differential. This is perfect for those drivers who want to explore some paths less travelled. Debuting with this model is also BMW’s new “Live Cockpit Professional,” which incorporates two large high-definition 12.3-inch diagonally measured LCD screens. This replaces the traditional analog gauge instrument cluster and the previous model’s iDrive 5.0 center screen. This new technology allows drivers access to everything from the sat-nav to BMW Connected Services and other fancy in-car functions. Other technology enhancements include the first-ever “bundle” of BMW’s Connected Services in a single Connected Package Professional. This incorporates remote services, concierge services, on-street parking information and real-time traffic information, all of which are standard on the new X5. In addition, this new model needs no key and can open and start with your Smartphone! IT’S FASTER….. Although BMW has always offered an eight-cylinder option for the X5, this latest V8 is significantly revised with various upgrade. The 4.4 liter displacement remains the same as the outgoing eight, but engineers relocated the turbo chargers to the valley of the V8, rather than mounting them. This means better performance for you! In addition, the 2019 model has new heat plates that aid thermal shielding in the crank case and cylinder head. The ignition system is also new from the ground up, improving the engine’s auto start-stop function. The result is greater horsepower than last year’s model, from 444 to 456. IT’S FRESHER…. New laser lights with bluish accents, beautiful proportions, a dynamic roofline, a compact and stunning profile, and the list goes on! Everything about the interior design is far fresher, including a new shifter and climate-control knobs. The 2019 model also boasts a new steering wheel and all of the infotainment displays. There are trim options including the new Verasca leather variant, as well as BMW’s Merino leather. While heated seats are standard, massaging and cooling options are now available. The 2019 X5 has a panoramic sunroof with 30 percent more glass area, and there is now a four-zone climate control system. Cupholders can be heated or cooled in this new model and Dynamic Interior Light flashes lights to alert you to everything from a phone call to opening a door when the engine is still running.