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From 1.49% APR for 48 months at $21.47 per month per $1,000 financed applies to select 2016–2018 BMW Certified models Click here to shop our BMW Certified models. From 1.49% APR for 48 months at $21.47 per month per $1,000 financed applies to select 2016–2018 BMW Certified models. Offer valid through 3/2/2020. Offer available from participating BMW Dealers to eligible, qualified customers with excellent credit history who meet BMW Financial Services NA, LLC credit requirements. Not all customers will qualify for the lowest rate. Other rates and terms available. All offers subject to vehicle availability.

BMW of North America returns as the Official Automotive Partner of New York Fashion Week (NYFW): The Shows for the 2020 season to celebrate the road less traveled, highlighting inspiring voices in fashion and culture who are driving change and pushing boundaries. In its second year of a partnership with IMG, NYFW: The Shows’ owner and lead producer, BMW will present a digital content series highlighting four fashion industry notables and the unconventional paths that led to their success, and host engaging experiences on site throughout the event. “BMW’s presence at NYFW: The Shows stems from our company’s longstanding support of the arts and culture, along with a strong belief in individual expression and creativity,” said Uwe Dreher, vice president of marketing, BMW of North America. “We are proud to celebrate and partner with those who are driving powerful conversations and inspiring others with their unique stories.” Content Series: “The Road Less Traveled” BMW will highlight four fashion notables who took the unconventional path to success in a digital content series titled “The Road Less Traveled.” The series will feature a collection of inspiring game changers, including: more • Christian Siriano – renowned designer and CFDA inductee, Siriano now runs his eponymous brand based in New York City that fosters inclusivity in fashion. • Halima Aden – famous for breaking new ground in the fashion world as the first hijab-wearing model, Aden is committed to diversity and other inspiring causes on and off the runway; she also serves as a UNICEF Ambassador. • Jason Wu – world-famous designer of his eponymous fashion line, Wu received critical acclaim for dressing notable, influential women, including Michelle Obama. • Zanna Roberts Rassi – NYC-based fashion and beauty journalist who, most recently, added entrepreneur to her resume as the co-founder of popular vegan cosmetics brand Milk Makeup. Each designer will be accompanied on their journey by the first-ever BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, the brand’s newest expression of pure BMW at the entry point of the premium market. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe’s starring role in the series showcases BMW’s empowerment of discerning individualists that strive to make a unique lifestyle statement, just like those featured in the content. Panel Discussions On Thursday morning, BMW will present an engaging conversation titled “The New Face of Fashion” featuring Brooklyn-based designer and CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund winner, Christopher John Rogers. Rogers, whose designs are worn by the likes of Michelle Obama, Lizzo and Cardi B, will discuss his meteoric rise, unapologetic vision, and fearless experimentation. Later that same day, BMW will host a second conversation with former New York Giants player and designer, Victor Cruz with entrepreneur / beauty journalist Zanna Roberts Rassi to discuss the intersection of business and fashion.

Passport BMW has a complimentary shuttle service that is available and operates to take customers around the auto park or to the METRO station. For your convenience we provide BMW loaner cars, for the time necessary to service or repair your BMW, when work requires more than two hours, but not when the work is the result of an accident. The loaned vehicle is provided only to the owner/lessee (or spouse) of the serviced or repaired BMW; the owner must be at least 21 years of age (as required by our insurance carrier). more Passport BMW requires: (A) valid driver's license, (B) verification of insurance coverage1, and a major credit card2 to cover any potential incidental charges. 1 Affording Public Liability, Property Damage, Comprehensive and Collision 2 Debit card, in lieu of credit card, will require $500 hold be placed  (credits back may take 7-10 days) You are responsible for: • Any damage incurred while in your care and custody. Please remember to inspect the BMW loaner, with our representative, prior to leaving the dealership. Existing damage should be noted on the agreement. (Loaners are re-inspected upon return). • Fuel used. Please refill the fuel tank before returning the vehicle – a refueling charge of $5.99 per gallon will be issued if not replenished to the same point as when it was picked up. • All tolls, parking, and traffic violations. Please remember to bring your EASY-PASS. A $35 administrative fee will apply to any fines or penalties we pay and re-bill to you. • Loaners are NON-SMOKING vehicles, and while we love our pets, unfortunately they are not permitted in the vehicles. A detailing charge of $250 applies if these restrictions are violated. • Our loaner vehicles come with 100 miles per day of free driving allowance, any additional mileage will be charged at a 25¢ per mile rate. Loaners are due back no later than 9:00 am the next morning following notification (phone call, text or e-mail) that your BMW is ready to pick up at Passport BMW. Rental charges of $19.95 per hour or $99.95 per day plus tax will apply if not returned at the correct time. (This includes loaned vehicles kept over weekends and holidays). Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Our ability to properly serve you and other customers is dependent upon the timely return of our loaner vehicles.

BMW is honored to receive the Green Car Journal’s Green Car Technology of the Year award for its Inductive Charging Pilot Program. The Pilot Program allows participating BMW customers to test and provide valuable feedback on using wireless inductive technology to charge their BMW 530e plug-in-hybrid sedans, instead of having to plug the vehicle in using a wall-mounted charging box. BMW is the first automotive manufacturer to make this technology available to customers in the marketplace. The pilot program began in Germany in 2018, and expanded to the U.S. in mid-2019. Available in the state of California for a small group of qualifying residential home customers, the program included a 36-month lease of a specially equipped 530e sedan and home installation of the inductive charging equipment. more BMW Wireless Charging consists of an Inductive Charging Station (GroundPad) and a secondary vehicle component (CarPad) fixed to the underside of the vehicle. The contactless transfer of energy between the GroundPad and CarPad is completed over a distance of around three inches. The inductive charging components generate a magnetic field, which allows for the safe transfer of energy with an efficiency rate of around 85%. The system has a charging power of 3.2 kW, enabling the high-voltage batteries on board the BMW 530e to be fully charged in around three and a half hours. “BMW Wireless Charging represents a milestone in the evolution of vehicle electrification, making owning and driving a plug-in hybrid vehicle an even more seamless experience,” said Ron Cogan, Editor and Publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. “Today’s pairing of BMW’s innovative inductive charging and 530e plug-in hybrid illustrates how the future of automatic electric vehicle charging can be as simple as parking your car. It’s a deserving winner of 2020 Green Car Technology of the Year™.”

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BMW is proud to be named one of WardsAuto’s 2020 10 Best Engines and Powertrains Award winners for the 382 hp B58 TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter Inline six-cylinder tuned by BMW M powering the 2020 BMW M340i Sedan, Z4 M40i Roadster and the X3 M40i and X4 M40i Sports Activity Vehicles. The latest iteration of BMW’s iconic six-cylinder inline engine produces 382 hp @ 5,800 – 6,500 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at 1,800 – 5,000 rpm. Performance and efficiency are not mutually exclusive as this six-cylinder version of BMW’s modular family of engines allows the M340i xDrive Sedan to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds while still returning 30 mpg highway. This updated award winning 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine features an aluminum crankcase and 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 5,076 psi. The current version of M TwinPower Turbo technology also features VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control and Double VANOS variable camshaft control. more Accepting the award on behalf of everyone at BMW who has worked tirelessly and passionately to bring the new engine to production was Ralph Mahler, Head of Product Planning and Strategy for BMW of North America. “The inline six-cylinder engine has been the heart and soul of the Ultimate Driving Machine for over eighty years.” said Mahler. “Every new updated version continues to improve the engine’s refinement, smoothness, power delivery and efficiency; all traits which are valued by our customers today and without doubt for many more years to come. We are extremely grateful and thankful for this recognition by the WardsAutos jurors.” BMW’s inline six-cylinder passenger car engine history began 87 years ago with a 1.2 liter 30 hp version powering the BMW 303 sedan. Today, as one of the most versatile engines in the modern BMW lineup, the 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine configuration can be found powering vehicles from almost every BMW model line, with versions from 335 hp up to 503 hp. “We tested this B58 inline six-cylinder turbo a year ago in the larger X5 and it won, with 335 hp.” said Tom Murphy, WardsAuto Managing Editor. “Now, just a year later, it comes to us in the all-new 3-Series, which is quite a bit lighter, with an extra 47 hp. The B58 was great then – it’s even better now. Stretching its legs, the M340i exhibits a glorious, throaty exhaust note, especially when cycling through gears with paddle shifters. This engine is remarkably flexible, great for daily driving and thrilling under a heavy foot.”

BMW ConnectedDrive integrates your BMW's intelligent interfaces, your smartphone, and other technologies to keep you aware and in control of everything going on both in your vehicle and your day-to-day life. AT HOME Be in control before you head out. The bridge between your BMW and your busy life is now stronger than ever. Control your schedule, monitor and manage your vehicle, and make travel plans—all from inside your home and with plenty of time to spare. Manage Your Account Access your BMW Financial Services account on iOS devices through the BMW Connected app: • Pay your monthly bill. • Receive payment notifications. • Sign up for alerts and more. Time to Leave Notifications You’ve already planned your day, and any driving you’ll need to do. Now just make sure you depart on time. ConnectedDrive syncs to your calendar and reminds you to leave on time. more Check Fuel / Charge Status Know ahead of time if you’ll need to make a pit stop. Check in real time your car’s fuel status as well as several other diagnostic readings. ON THE ROAD Driving just got more personal. An easy to navigate interface, fully responsive voice command, and state-of-the-art gesture control make your morning commute feel as exciting as a cross-country road trip. “Take me to the airport.” The BMW iDrive interface uses voice command and navigation to guide you to wherever you need to be, eliminating the need for—and the risk of—using your phone for directions while you drive. Assistance on Call Driver and passenger safety doesn’t stop with seatbelts and airbags. BMW Assist eCall connects you with a response specialist who will speak with you to determine what help is needed. WiFi Hotspot Connect almost anywhere, literally. With a Wifi Hotspot onboard, you can connect your devices through your car to work on emails, stream music and videos, and much more. AT YOUR DESTINATION Maintain control upon arrival. On-Street Parking Information No more driving around the blocks endlessly looking for a parking spot. ConnectedDrive uses navigation information, wireless connectivity, and complex algorithms to find and even predict vacant on-street parking spaces. Remote 3D View With BMW Connected and the Surround View camera system, you can access a real-time 3D view around your vehicle from your mobile device. Security and peace of mind no longer require a window. Remote Services Find your BMW in a crowded parking lot –or anywhere in town. With Remote Services, you can trigger your vehicle's horn and lights, or find it on a map, right from your phone. “Did I lock the car?” BMW Connected features Remote Lock and Unlock, giving you the ability to lock and unlock your vehicle from afar. Secure it if you’re feeling unsure, or save yourself an extra second in bad weather. Click here to learn more

Lease a 2020 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan for only $439 per month. Click here to browse our inventory. Offer Expires 2/2/2020 $3,999 Due at Signing Lease financing available on new 2020 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan models from Passport BMW through BMW Financial Services through February 2, 2020, to eligible, qualified customers with excellent credit history who meet BMW Financial Services' credit requirements. Monthly lease payments of $439 per month for 36 months is based on an adjusted capitalized cost of $40,828 (MSRP of $46,645, including destination and handling fee of $995, less $2,635 customer down, $0 security deposit and suggested dealer contribution of $1,432 and $750 Lease Credit, $1,000 Loyalty/ Conquest Certificate). Actual MSRP may vary. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect your actual lease payment. Cash due at signing includes $2,635 down payment, $439 first month's payment, $925 acquisition fee and $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible for insurance during the lease term, excess wear and tear as defined in the lease contract, $0.25/mile over 30,000 miles and a disposition fee of $350 at lease end. Not all customers will qualify for security deposit waiver. Tax, title, license, registration and dealer fees are additional fees due at signing. Advertised payment does not include applicable taxes. Purchase option at lease end, excluding tax, title and government fees, is $28,453. Offer valid through February 2, 2020 and may be combined with other offers unless otherwise stated. Models pictured may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories. Visit Passport BMW for important details.

The future of connectivity. The BMW Group has always met the challenges of digitalisation head-on – and has been instrumental in shaping and driving forward its implementation and ongoing development in the automotive sector. The premium carmaker has likewise been quick to embrace 5G technology, adhering to the maxim “act like a start-up – deliver like a grown-up” wholeheartedly in the process. The new mobile standard is set to catapult mobile networks into a whole new dimension, courtesy of bandwidth 10 to 100 times greater than that of current standards and minimal latency. 5G paves the way to unprecedented levels of connectivity and high-speed data exchange, which will be a key driver for industry as a whole. Its primary benefit in the automotive sector will be to greatly speed up the development and rollout of autonomous driving – or even make it possible in some instances. 5G in the new BMW iNext. The BMW Group has been breaking new ground for some time now with the implementation and integration of 5G-capable applications in its models. When the first examples of the BMW iNext make their debut in mid-2021, 5G technology will be present and correct. This will make the BMW Group the world’s first premium carmaker to offer the new mobile technology in one of its models. The introduction of 5G into other model ranges will commence soon after, although integration will vary according to the specific model and configuration. The BMW iNext’s built-in SIM card will be used to provide 5G capability, meaning customers will benefit from the new technology in their car even if they don’t have a 5G smartphone. The new generation of 5G telematics componentry is under development as part of a collaboration with HARMAN Samsung, with the BMW Group responsible for its integration into the vehicle’s new electrical system architecture.

Dare to Dream with BMW Certified From 1.49% APR for 48 months at $21.47 per month per $1,000 financed applies to select 2016–2018 BMW Certified models. Click here to browse our BMW Certified vehicles. From 1.49% APR for 48 months at $21.47 per month per $1,000 financed applies to select 2016–2018 BMW Certified models. Offer valid through 3/2/2020. Offer available from participating BMW Dealers to eligible, qualified customers with excellent credit history who meet BMW Financial Services NA, LLC credit requirements. Not all customers will qualify for the lowest rate. Other rates and terms available. All offers subject to vehicle availability.

The BMW Group is extending the reach of seamless connectivity in its vehicles with the introduction of Android Auto ™ starting in mid 2020. Android Auto, the latest digital and user centric service addition to BMW will allow customers to connect their Android smartphones wirelessly with their vehicle and, in doing so , enjoy access to useful information like suggested destinations and upcoming appointments just when it is needed. Plug & play out, wireless in Android Auto is a simpler, safer way to use the smartphone in BMW vehicles , making it easy to access music, media and messaging apps. The wireless connection makes the process of linking up an Android smartphone to a BMW extremely user friendly with a simplified interface Added to which, Android Auto is integrated directly into BMW’s fully digital cockpit , meaning that customers can view all important information not just on the central Control Display but also in intelligently adapted form in the instrument cluster’s Info Display as well as in the Head Up Display , where it appears directly in the driver’s driving direction. The Google Assistant on Android Auto makes it easy to get directions, keep in touch and stay productive . Many of our customers have pointed out the importance to them of having Android Auto inside a BMW for using a number of familiar Android smartphone features safely without being distracted from the road, in addition to BMW’s own functions and services,” says Peter Henrich, Senior Vice President Product Management BMW. “We will offer this service to our customers starting in July 2020." Patrick Brady, Vice President of Engineering, Google: “We are excited to work with BMW to bring wireless Android Auto to their customers worldwide next year. The seamless connection from Android smartphones to BMW vehicles allows customers to hit the road faster while maintaining access to all of their favorite apps and services in a safer experience.” Android Auto in a BMW will be demonstrated live for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 and will be will be available for customers in 20 countries from July 2020 for all vehicles with BMW Operating System 7.0. Please click this link to see the list of smartphones that support Android Auto with a wireless connection.

We hope that 2020 is a year of great happiness and success. Have a wonderful new year!