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Protective Measures Protect your BMW interiors against mud, snow and staining with custom-fitted BMW Floor Mats. Choose from padded carpet floor mats, rubber floor mats and floor liners. Click here to shop floor mats.

Fall in love with the most powerful BMW ever: the BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe 10,000 perfectly placed stitches line the incredible interior. 16 beautiful speakers beat with 1,400 watts of power; creating an aura of unmatched tranquility. Feel the performance of the 617 horsepower engine as our luxury automotive car accelerates from 0-60 in 3 breathtaking seconds. The 2020 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe defies expectation - expertly designed for maximum comfort, style, elegance, and, of course, power. Run through them, shatter the mold, and race to the open road for your next grand adventure. Your journey begins in a BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe, a new dimension of class. more

Labor Day is here! Time to say good bye to summer, with one last dive in the pool. Happy Labor Day Weekend!

BMW Sales Event Hurry in to receive a credit of up to $3,000 and 0.9% APR on select models now through Labor Day. Click here to browse our current inventory. more Up to $3,000 Credit Must take delivery by September 7, 2020. Up to $3,000 credit applied against MSRP of new 2020 BMW models when financing through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC. Available credits: $3,000 off 2020 2 Series Gran Coupe, 2020 X3 30i and 2020 X5 40i. Credit may be combined with other offers unless otherwise stated. Qualified rate lock applicants must take delivery within 60 days of initial lock. This offer is contingent upon credit approval, and not all customers will qualify for financing. Availability of finance credit is subject to dealer participation. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details. 0.9% APR on Select Models 0.9% APR financing for up to 60 months on any new 2020 BMW model (including 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series, Z4, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, i8). Rate is available from participating dealers to very well qualified customers with excellent credit history who meet BMW Financial Services credit requirements. A 60 month finance contract for a new 2020 eligible BMW model and an APR of 0.9%, requires 60 month installments of $17.05 per $1,000 financed. No Down payment required. Taxes, title and registration fees extra. Customer liable for insurance, maintenance and repairs. Not all customers will qualify for down payment waiver or lowest rate. Other rates and payment terms available. Subject to availability. APR valid through September 7, 2020. Qualified rate lock applicants must take delivery within 60 days of initial lock. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details. ©2020 BMW of North America, LLC. The BMW name, model names, and logo are registered trademarks.

BMW FASTSERVICE®. AFTER DECADES OF RACING, YOU LEARN THAT EVERY SECOND COUNTS. Introducing BMW FastService®, designed to make quick work of needs such as oil service, brake pad changes, and tire replacement. Expert service in an hour or less. Dedicated work bays manned by BMW Trained Technicians. 100% Original BMW Parts. Our racing heritage meets your need for speed. Contact us to learn more or schedule an appointment. THE FASTSERVICE® MENU: • Oil Service • Air Filter and Microfilter Check and Replacement • Front and Rear Brake Pad Change • Halogen Light Bulb Replacement (Non-Xenon, Non-Laser) • Individual Tire Replacement • Wiper Blade Replacement • Brake Fluid Flush Click here to request an appointment

Learn in this video how to avoid traffic hold-ups with Real Time Traffic Information in your BMW with iDrive 6. You can book the service RTTI anytime via your active ConnectedDrive profile in the ConnectedDrive Store. When RTTI is booked, it has to be activated in the vehicle. To activate RTTI, go to “Navigation”, “Settings”, and check the box “Traffic information”. The RTTI symbol appears in the toolbar of the map view. The navigation system locates traffic delays and captures the overall traffic situation on motorways and major urban roads. To check the traffic before or during a trip, go to “Navigation”, "MAP" and select the “RTTI” icon on the left. Now you see the current traffic information for your route and around your BMW on your Central Information Display. more Check out the other videos in the BMW How-To Series and be sure to leave us your feedback in the comments below. The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically describes the equipment and functions included in the vehicle. The Owner's Handbook is available as an app in many countries. You will find further information on the Internet at: https://www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide

BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad enthusiasts have a new way to demonstrate their love of the brand and earn accelerated rewards for their spend, with the launch of a new, contemporary suite of Mastercard credit cards from U.S. Bank. The new portfolio includes: • BMW World Mastercard®, • BMW Precision World Elite Mastercard®, • MINI World Mastercard® and • BMW Motorrad World Mastercard®. In June 2019, U.S. Bank and BMW Group Financial Services NA, LLC announced an agreement to issue credit cards that will deliver enhanced digital experiences and greater value to BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad enthusiasts. The new cards, which will be issued by Elan Financial Services, a division of U.S. Bank, are now available for new customers at the BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad card websites and at participating dealerships “Our new credit card offerings are designed to deliver the performance expected from our premium brands. Our customers will experience greater functionality and improved benefits, engaging them and providing a platform for improved loyalty” said Ian Smith, CEO, BMW Group Financial Services NA. “This new card program brings a world-class experience and value that rewards the relationship we have with our customers, and we know our dealerships and customers are going to love it.” Cardholders now have more ways to earn rewards that can be used at dealerships for parts and service, put toward monthly vehicle payments, or for travel or cash back. Additionally, the new cards bring significant digital improvements to the customer experience. The completely digital process saves the customer time and allows immediate card access to start generating rewards. It's as simple as the customer texting a number to receive access to a digital application that’s easy to complete and submit, all while in the dealership. The credit decision is nearly instantaneous, and if approved, customers will have immediate access to the credit card to use that day in the dealership for accessories, service, purchase of an extended warranty or insurance products, or to cover fees at lease end. Cardholders will receive: • Up to 5x rewards for purchases at BMW, MINI or BMW Motorrad • Accelerated rewards on gas and restaurants; • $70 annual dealership credit on the BMW Precision World Elite Mastercard; • Contactless payment capabilities that require no swiping or dipping, in addition to an EMV chip and magnetic stripe for maximum convenience; • One-click mobile application process with an instant credit decision for immediate use; • Ability to use the card to purchase branded merchandise and accessories, parts and service; • BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad Credit Card mobile apps to redeem rewards and manage their account from anywhere. “BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad are iconic brands that epitomize performance and quality and a rewarding experience for owners,” said Steve Mattics executive vice president of Retail Payment Solutions at U.S. Bank. “These new credit cards were designed to provide world class experiences for cardholders; starting with the streamlined digital application, continuing through to the accelerated rewards on gas and restaurant spend, as well as purchases at the dealership, and complemented by contactless payment capabilities. We are confident these will quickly become go-to cards for owners.”

BMW of North America and ALPINA are proud to announce that the new BMW ALPINA XB7 Sports Activity Vehicle® has begun series production at BMW’s Spartanburg, SC factory, and that the XB7 “Build Your Own” configurator is now fully functional at BMWUSA.com. Incidentally, dealer and customer orders for the XB7 model have already satisfied available production capacity through the balance of calendar year 2020. The BMWUSA.com site now features a fully functional ALPINA XB7 configurator for consumers to build examples of the 612-horsepower SAV in available colors, trims, and equipment configurations, complete with functionality to save and share example builds, and to search dealer inventory for similar matches. Traditional exterior colors ALPINA Blue Metallic and ALPINA Green Metallic will become available at later dates. Returning ALPINA customers will be eager to view the newest ALPINA wood interior trim, called Walnut Nature Anthracite (Black). An open-pore design with “floating” ALPINA logo affixed, optional Walnut Nature Anthracite joins standard ALPINA Myrtle wood trim and available ALPINA Piano Black trim, both of which were already available on ALPINA models offered in North America including the 2021 ALPINA B7 Sedan (0-60mph in 3.5 seconds, top speed up to 205mph). Additionally, US customers can view wheel and tire choices for the XB7, which begin with 21-inch ALPINA DYNAMIC light-alloy wheels with Run-Flat Summer or Run-Flat All-Season tires, and massive new 23-inch ALPINA CLASSIC forged-alloy wheels that save 28 pounds of unsprung mass and include bespoke-compound Pirelli P-ZERO “ALP” non-runflat summer tires. A compact spare is available as an option. more More than enough orders from US and Canadian dealers for the ALPINA XB7 have been received to keep the production line and ALPINA final assembly workshop busy past the end of 2020. News of the first-ever XB7 was received enthusiastically by North American dealers and customers, who began placing orders for the model after its mid-May announcement. With global sales of ultra-exclusive ALPINA models stable at just under 2,000 units annually, spotting an ALPINA model on the road anywhere in the world is perhaps only 25 percent as likely as seeing a Rolls-Royce motor car! As with any ALPINA model sold through BMW of North America, US-based BMW dealers may continue placing orders for the XB7 and will be advised regularly with lead-time estimates for production. The hand-finished ALPINA XB7, with seating for up to seven, is the first full-size BMW SAV to receive the refined ALPINA performance luxury treatment and follows the mid-size ALPINA SAV models including the ultra-high-performance diesel XD3 model and XD4 Sports Activity Coupe (neither offered in North America). The XB7, which started production in August for September deliveries in the US market, is based on the BMW X7 and advances the merits of that model with power, handling, and aesthetic details taken to previously unseen levels of development. A small galaxy of unique ALPINA parts ensure that the ALPINA XB7 specifications include a 0-60mph dash in 4.0 seconds, a top speed of up to 180mph, handling and braking to match the power, and a look and feel signature to ALPINA, with the attention to detail clients of the boutique automaker have come to expect since 1965. The BMW ALPINA XB7 is eligible for the Performance Center Delivery experience at the BMW Performance Driving School in Spartanburg, SC. MARKET LAUNCH The all-new BMW ALPINA XB7 became available to order from May 2020 with deliveries planned to commence in September 2020. Just as with the 2021 BMW ALPINA B7 Sedan, all official BMW dealers in the United States and Canada are eligible to sell and service the all-new ALPINA XB7. The XB7 has been featured on the Future Models page of the BMWUSA.com website, and the full Build Your Own page is now live on the site. ABOUT ALPINA AND BMW IN NORTH AMERICA ALPINA Automobiles, privately owned and operated since 1965, has enjoyed a decades-long technical partnership with BMW Group, providing development and testing services to the Munich-based automaker. ALPINA is recognized by the German Ministry of Transport as an independent automobile manufacturer. Selected BMW ALPINA automobiles (currently the B7 and XB7) are sold and serviced by the existing BMW dealer networks in the United States and Canada. These models are covered by BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty and applicable maintenance programs. ALPINA - MANUFACTURER OF EXCLUSIVE AUTOMOBILES Burkard Bovensiepen founded the automobile manufactory ALPINA Burkard Bovensiepen KG in 1965. Ever since, Buchloe has been home to probably the world’s most renowned automobiles based on BMW models, developed and produced by the independent family-owned business in cooperation with BMW. This close partnership forms the basis for the continued success of the ALPINA brand: individual automobiles are manufactured with great love for detail and technical finesse, which, however, at the same time meet the high quality and safety standards of series production. Since 1983, ALPINA is officially registered as an automobile manufacturer by the German Ministry of Transport, the Kraftfahrtbundesamt. Elegant understatement is at the very core of ALPINA’s brand philosophy, which is manifested in an interior with the focus on comfort, above-average driving performance and a discreetly sporty exterior. BMW ALPINA automobiles have regularly caused sensations, both on the road and the racetrack – the result of a remarkable model history. Founder Burkard Bovensiepen runs the company together with his sons Andreas and Florian.

2021 2 Series Convertibles began production in 6/2020. 2021 2 Series Coupes began production in 7/2020. Standard Equipment • SiriusXM Satellite radio with 1 year All Access subscription is now standard. • Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information is now standard. • Apple CarPlay compatibility is now standard. • Remote Services are now standard. Colors • Glacier Silver Metallic has been removed from 230i and 230i xDrive Convertibles. • Seaside Blue Metallic has been removed from 230i and 230i xDrive Convertibles. more Interior Trim • No changes. Convenience Package (230i and 230i xDrive models) • Pricing reduced from $2,050 to $1,700 on Coupes. • Pricing reduced from $1150 to $800 on Convertibles. • SiriusXM with 1 year All Access subscription removed from package (now standard). M Sport Package (230i and 230i xDrive models) • Pricing reduced from $4,550 to $4,200 on Coupes. • Pricing reduced from $3,450 to $3,100 on Convertibles. • SiriusXM with 1 year All Access subscription removed from package (now standard). Luxury Line Package (230i and 230i xDrive models) • This package has been removed for 2021. Premium Package (all models) • Pricing reduced from $2,500 to $1,600 on Coupes and Convertibles. • Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information removed from package (now standard). • Remote Services removed from package (now standard). • Apple CarPlay Compatibility removed from package (now standard). • Speed Limit Information removed from package (now standard). Track Handling Package (230i and 230i xDrive models) • This package has been removed for 2021. Stand-alone options • Upgraded Navigation pricing reduced from $1,700 to $900. • Non-sport seats for Luxury Package have been removed. Click here for more details.

Your world, My BMW. Clever app features let you easily interact with your BMW: destination input, vehicle data and status queries, activating the ventilation system before the start of a journey and contacting the BMW partner can all be done conveniently via a smartphone. All you need is a BMW vehicle from the 2014 model year onwards with the ConnectedDrive Services and a compatible smartphone. The My BMW app features a new, attractive design and impresses with an easy, intuitive menu structure. It can even handle data for several BMW vehicles, enabling you to always keep an eye on other cars within your household or small fleet. more Experience joy electrified! Detailed information about your charging status and charging history are just the start. On the profile tab you can personalize your account and even be rewarded for every purely electric kilometre you drive with a Plug-in Hybrid BMW. By doing so you will collect BMW Points which you can then redeem for BMW charging credit. Wherever you go the My BMW App is your mobility companion. Your world, My BMW.

M CERTIFIED IS YOUR GUARANTEE OF TOTAL EXCELLENCE Passport BMW is your Washington DC and Maryland BMW Dealer, and as one of the few M-Certified dealers in the United States, PASSPORT BMW has access to exclusive M models and materials, including previews of M products before they go to market. Passport BMW is the ONLY M Certified Washington DC BMW Dealer and is your Washington DC Expert in BMW M vehicles and BMW M specials and service. Our BMW M Certified expert sales associates and BMW M Certified expert service technicians have undergone rigorous and highly specialized BMW M vehicle training to gain special insights into the BMW M models. Using this highly detailed BMW M Certified training, we can provide you - our highly elite and selective BMW M vehicle client - with complete competence and confidence in all matters related to the Washington DC BMW high performance M series vehicles. Along with all BMW M-Certified dealers, PASSPORT BMW makes is a priority to live up to and EXCEED your expectations vis a vie the luxury New BMW brand and its stellar reputation of high performance so that we can exceed our clients demanding expectations of excellence in the BMW Washington DC market and the BMW Maryland Dealer market. Regarding the iconic designation that accompanies our highest performing vehicle series, we can confidently assert that when it comes to the Washington DC BMW M Series, no other letter in the alphabet strikes longing in the hearts of sports car aficionados like 'M' does. BMW's performance-tuning branch has been creating the world's most exceptional and most recognized sports cars since 1972, mixing BMW luxury and technology with cutting-edge powertrains and suspension. The result is an unbeatable mix of attributes that have made BMW M vehicles the envy of the sports car world, and the zenith of Washington DC BMW Performance and this icon of the sports-luxury driving experience. Passport BMW is proud to be a Washington DC BMW M certified dealer, which means we're a great place to buy a new or used BMW M car, get your M maintained or pick up BMW M parts and accessories. Our knowledgeable BMW M sales staff knows these vehicles inside and out, and they can answer even your most detailed questions. They'll take the time to hear you out and will assist you in finding the perfect M model for your lifestyle and needs. We carry a large stock of vehicles at our Suitland, Maryland BMW M dealership, which means there's no waiting when you shop with us. Our BMW M inventory has the most popular colors and option packages, so you can be sure you'll find the vehicle you want today. Whether you want a BMW M5, M6, M3, X5 M or X6 M, we have them ready and waiting to hit the open road.

BMW is very proud to be named a Wards 10 Best UX (User Experience) award winner for the BMW X7. Earlier this month, the X6 M was named a Wards 10 Best Interiors award winner for 2020. BMW X7 The seven-passenger BMW X7 arrived in 2019 and immediately resonated with BMW customers looking for the increased space and comfort of a three-row Sports Activity Vehicle without any compromises in performance or handling which BMW is renowned for. more The X7’s luxuriously appointed interior is underpinned by the very best technology that BMW has to offer. Now in its seventh generation, BMW’s iDrive and the new Live Cockpit Professional work together to offer the driver and passengers multiple ways to interact with their Ultimate Driving Machine. Two 12.3-inch fully digital displays and large colorful head-up display deliver information in an easy to use and intuitive format. From the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant’s voice control to the central touch screen, hand gestures and familiar iDrive rotary controller, ways of interacting with your BMW has never been more effortless. “We are grateful to the WardsAuto jurors for their continued vehicle testing in these unprecedented times to bring important information to the new car shoppers.” said Ralph Mahler, Head of BMW Product Planning and Strategy. “BMW first introduced the concept of iDrive nineteen years ago and with today’s seventh generation, it is truly the most intuitive interface in the industry. We want to offer our owners the choice to interact with their BMW in any way they want to, and our new user interface delivers on this promise.” “The X7, BMW’s largest vehicle ever, incorporates the first-rate drivetrain and interior one would expect from the German luxury brand, but it’s also designed to sooth the soul with a user experience beyond compare,” says Tom Murphy, WardsAuto Managing Editor. “The X7 has a ‘Caring Car’ menu as part of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, which serves as a portal to personal wellness and rejuvenation. The X7’s infotainment system also has ‘Experience Modes’ to tailor your ride for optimum comfort. The driver can toggle through ‘Executive,’ ‘Expressive’ and ‘Well Being,’ each one adjusting comfort settings based on your mood or situation. Beyond all that, the X7 has quick phone pairing, wireless charging, WiFi connectivity, up to eight USB ports, brilliant graphics, an intuitive iDrive user interface and top-notch driver-assistance systems. You can’t ask for much more.” BMW X6 M When the BMW X6 was first introduced, it started a completely new Sports Activity Coupe segment in the industry. Now, twelve years later, in its recently launched third generation, the X6 and the 600 hp X6 M in particular continue to win over enthusiasts not only in the U.S. but around the world. “Customers are drawn to the X6 M’s muscular and outgoing personality.” said Ralph Mahler, Head of BMW Product Planning and Strategy. “We are especially proud of the global success story that this vehicle, designed for and built in the U.S. market, has become. The designers, engineers and product planners have all worked very hard to deliver on the customers’ expectations of their X6 M providing the absolute best combination of luxury and sport. We thank the WardsAuto editors for this important recognition and are happy to accept it on everyone’s behalf.” “There are certain design and styling elements that make a BMW interior unmistakable.” said Tom Murphy, WardsAuto Managing Editor. “The dramatic coupe-like profile makes the X6 look much sportier than a conventional SUV, and the interior amplifies these themes with carbon-fiber trim, tri-color stitching and a color scheme that demands your attention. But it’s the seats, with hexagonal quilting on Merino leather, that shine as the brightest star in the X6 M interior, with integrated head restraints and massive shoulder and hip bolsters that secure front-row occupants for the full experience of the Ultimate Driving Machine.”