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Consumer Reports has recently put the 2019 BMW X5 through the test program and have had many great things to say about the SUV. The 4th generation of the BMW X5 has been rated highly because it is said to be "a luxurious, slick, and well-rounded vehicle." Consumer Reports boasts over things like comfort, handling, excellent braking performance, plenty of storage, interior quality, seamless technology and more. After the test was preformed, Consumer Reports said, "We think this redesign optimally balances comfort, agility, power delivery, and interior quality." Click here to read more of why Consumer Reports has pronounced that "it’s among the best SUVs we’ve tested."

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ALPINA, together with BMW, introduces the revised version of its exclusive B7 xDrive sedan. The new 2020 B7 is the 6th generation full-size performance-luxury model from ALPINA and the 3rd generation of B7 to be available in the U.S. Smooth performance, explosive power delivery. Besides its much lauded smoothness, the new ALPINA B7 xDrive sedan impresses with its sharpened responsiveness and enhanced power delivery over the entire rpm range. Continuous developments and detailed improvements mean the combination of high torque output and a transmission with great dynamic capabilities results in improved driving performance over its predecessor. The latest generation 4.4-liter V8 engine with two, twin-scroll turbochargers, direct injection and Valvetronic fully variable valve timing and Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing, delivers 600 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. The exhaust side of the turbochargers are equipped with a 54 mm (previously 50 mm) diameter impeller. Additionally, the ALPINA-specific intercoolers feature an interconnection to equalize and reduce pressure pulsations between the two cylinder banks of the V8 engine. This, together with a new engine management software, means that the peak torque of 590 lb.-ft. is now available from only ,2000 rpm all the way up to 5,000 rpm (previously 3,000 – 5,000 rpm). This leads to significantly improved throttle response, more engaging power delivery and an effective performance gain in the most relevant rpm range. The new ALPINA B7 now accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds (previously 3.6 seconds) and can reach a maximum speed of 205 mph (previously 194 mph). All components of the ALPINA high-performance cooling system are designed to remove inefficiencies and maximize effectiveness – special high-volume coolers are interconnected by large diameter piping for maximum throughput. The intercoolers comprise an indirect air to water to air set-up to facilitate short air intake paths. Combined with additional external water coolers and a transmission oil cooler, the system ensures the thermodynamic stability of the twin-turbocharged V8 engine at all times, even under highest loads and high ambient air temperatures. The new ALPINA B7 features the latest generation 8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission from ZF (8HP76) with ALPINA SWITCH-TRONIC. The transmission software has been thoroughly reworked by ALPINA and adapted specifically to the performance characteristics of the new twin-turbocharged V8, offering exceptional driving comfort and performance in all situations. Close gear ratios and a total spread of 7.81:1 results in high levels of shift comfort and efficiency. In Automatic Mode the combination of eight gears and high engine torque facilitate relaxed cruising at low engine rpm even when travelling at higher speeds. In Sport Mode, the shift times have been improved over the previous generation of B7 and are now considerably quicker. Transmission components such as the torque converter with lock-up clutch and the planetary gear sets are reinforced and along with the inner transmission cooling are designed to cope with the high torque output of the twin-turbocharged V8 engine. This means that no torque reduction is necessary during upshifts. The stainless steel ALPINA sports exhaust system is responsible for a reduction in both back pressure and weight. Active exhaust valves allow the driver to change the sound experience by using the Driving Experience Control switch to select between Comfort and Sport Mode. In typical ALPINA fashion: the two twin tailpipes of the exhaust system are integrated elegantly into the rear bumper. ALPINA sport suspension offers agility and unrivalled comfort. The new ALPINA B7 combines the latest suspension technology to offer exceptional ride comfort at any speeds as well as unrivalled agility and precise handling. The standard two-axle air suspension system combined with Dynamic Damper Control and Active Comfort Drive with Road Preview guarantees the very highest level of driving comfort while Active Roll Stabilization minimizes body roll during cornering. The rear-axle steering of the standard Integral Active Steering system gives the new ALPINA B7 class-leading levels of dynamic performance and light-footed handling. Active Comfort Drive with Road Preview also includes an anticipatory chassis control function. The advance information for controlling the combination of chassis systems is learned from driving style analysis readings, data from the navigation system and a stereo camera, and significantly increases ride comfort and active safety. While the two-axle air suspension system with auto-levelling function is primarily responsible for the exceptional level of ride comfort, it also enables the ride height to be adjusted by a total of 1.4”. At speeds above 140 mph or when selecting Sport+ Mode the new ALPINA B7 automatically reduces its ride height by 0.6” for a lower center-of-gravity and improved handling. When needed, the ride height can also be raised by 0.8” up to a speed of 20 mph to increase ground clearance. The settings of the Electronic Damper Control, which influences both rebound and compression, can be selected using the Driving Experience Control switch. A broad range of ALPINA damper set-ups are available ranging from Comfort+ Mode for effortless and relaxed cruising to ALPINA Sport+ Mode for maximum dynamic performance. Click here to view the full article.

BMW Group subsidiary Designworks unveiled a new camper concept and virtual reality experience, in partnership with The North Face, to imagine the future of protection from the elements. The lightweight camper concept and virtual experience were designed by Designworks to showcase a new fabric innovation from The North Face called FUTURELIGHT™, which uses Nanospinning technology to create the world’s most advanced, breathable, waterproof material. “We combined both physical and digital worlds to showcase this material, ensuring the holistic vision of the brand was clearly communicated, while giving people a real ‘hands-on’ experience,” said Laura Robin, Designworks LA Studio Director. “Thinking about extreme performance in new and unexpected ways from our experience of working across multiple industries, helped us to provide consumers with a unique and never before seen insight into the very heart of the material and its key attributes.” The FUTURELIGHT camper was inspired by the 2008 BMW GINA Light Visionary Model concept car.  Like the GINA Concept, the FUTURELIGHT™ Camper is made of a fabric outer shell, consisting of a flexible material stretched over an iconic geodesic dome to demonstrate the potential uses of FUTURELIGHT™ fabric beyond just apparel. The revolutionary Nanospinning process used to create FUTURELIGHT™, has allowed the The North Face designers to add air permeability into the membrane of a fabric for the first time. The process creates nano-sized holes, allowing for incredible porosity while still maintaining total waterproofness, letting air move through the material and provide more venting than ever before. The FUTURELIGHT™ Camper, is on display during the global consumer electronics tradeshow, by invite-only Jan. 7 – Jan. 11 in Las Vegas. FUTURELIGHT™ will first become available to consumers in The North Face Fall 2019 product line and will be featured across the brand’s pinnacle performance collections.

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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. Click here to as shop for a BMW M.

Confidence doesn’t take detours. You can turn left. You can turn right. Or if you’re behind the wheel of the All-New BMW X5, you can decide not to turn at all. With an available 456-horsepower engine, enhanced suspension for absolute driving comfort or a sportier driving style, and a fully redesigned interior, the All-New BMW X5 is always ready, no matter the challenge ahead.

The Works Oil Special 6 Cylinder: $99.99 8 Cylinder: $129.99 Includes: Up to 6 qts. for 6 cylinder or 8 qts. for 8 cylinder of Castrol synthetic oil. Check all fluids (power steering, brake fluid, coolant, top-off washer fluid), Inspect tires for wear and set proper air pressure brake inspection, Multi-point written inspection, Exterior wash and interior vacuum. Pricing based on E46 models. BMW value Service available only at participating BMW centers. This offer is valid for all 3 Series - 1992-2010, 5 Series - 1989-2010, X3 - 2004-2010 and X5 - 2000-2006 vehicles only. Excludes M models and 12 cylinder vehicles. Additional costs may apply. Ask us for further details. Prices include oil, parts labor. May not be combined with any other offer.

BMW introduces the revised version of its most successful 7 Series to date. The 6th generation of the luxury sedan receives extensive updates in design, technology and powertrain to enhance the BMW 7 Series’ class-leading luxury model lineup. Turbocharged 6, 8 and 12 cylinder engines will be joined by a new 6-cylinder plug-in-hybrid variant when the new BMW 7 Series goes into production this March. Modern exterior design elements enhance the presence of the vehicle while the interior receives touches that upgrade the ambiance of luxury to new levels. The iDrive 7 system along with Mobileye interior camera and available Driving Assistant Professional bring BMW’s latest technology to the brand’s pinnacle luxury sedan. The design. Increased presence, refined elegance. Gracefully sporting proportions and alluring bodywork mark the exterior design of the new BMW 7 Series. The latest edition of the 7 Series features design updates that touch almost every area of the body, including the front bumper, hood, headlights, front fenders, rear bumper trim and rear lights to accentuate the elegance of the BMW 7 Series. The 126.4 inch long wheelbase allows for a spacious 44.4 inches of rear leg room and an equally accommodating 41.1 inches of front legroom. Taller front end and significantly larger BMW kidney grille. The extensive design refresh at the front end plays the most prominent role in giving the new BMW 7 Series its more powerful visual presence. Catching the eye first is the significantly expanded surfacing at the front of the car, which is now two inches taller at its highest point. The dominant feature of the front-end design is the BMW kidney grille, now framed by a single-piece surround whose surface area has grown larger by 40%. The Active Kidney Grille features adjustable vanes which only open when the need for cooling air is increased. The bars of the U.S. vehicles’ kidney grilles come standard in aluminum satin. The front of the air vanes between the kidney grille bars are High-gloss Chrome or black if the M Sport package is specified. The new BMW M760Li xDrive Sedan features a kidney grille surround and kidney grille bars finished in Cerium Grey. Slim headlight units, BMW Laserlight available as an option. The new design of the very slender headlight units provides an attractive visual contrast with the significantly enlarged BMW kidney grille, adding a new character to BMW’s luxury-class models. Standard equipment for the new BMW 7 Series includes Adaptive Full LED Lights with BMW Laserlight available as an option. New hood contours, covered air intakes. Among the striking design changes made to the front of the car is the re-designed hood. It extends up to the top of the higher BMW kidney grille and features more sculpted contour lines. The lower front bumper air intakes are now overlaid with large air deflectors. These guide the oncoming air more efficiently to the brake air ducts and the Air Curtains, which help to minimize turbulence around the wheel openings. L-shaped trim strips border the Air Curtains. Newly designed fenders with upright Air Breathers. Muscular surfaces and precisely drawn character lines shape the profile view of the new BMW 7 Series. With a long wheelbase and short overhangs, a flowing roofline and the Hofmeister kink, the luxury sedan features recognizable hallmark BMW design cues. Exterior mirrors, attached to the window surround trim by a thin stalk, strike a modern appearance and further improve aerodynamics. The front fenders have been redesigned to gracefully tie in the new headlight and front bumper. The Air Breathers, visible behind the front wheel openings, now feature larger air outlets that extend much higher into the front fenders to help optimize the flow of air through the wheel openings to help reduce aerodynamic turbulence. New rear-end design with full-width light strip. The modern design cues flow into the rear of the new BMW 7 Series, providing a more horizontal effect to the rear trunk and bumper surfacing. The exhaust system’s tailpipes surrounds are now wider and are finished in either chrome on standard models or in Cerium Grey on M Sport models. The LED, three-dimensional rear lights of the new BMW 7 Series are 1.4 inches slimmer than on the outgoing car and cut a sophisticated figure. A sharply defined and very slim light strip (only 0.2 inches wide) extends across the full width of the tailgate and connects the rear lights with each other. This light strip creates a discreetly illuminated accent when the daytime driving lights are switched on and teams up with the L-shaped taillights to generate a characteristic and highly distinctive night design at the rear of the new BMW 7 Series when darkness falls. New paint finishes and light-alloy wheels. The selection of exterior paint finishes available for the new BMW 7 Series sees new metallic and Individual options replacing several outgoing choices. New Bernina Grey Amber Effect metallic, Royal Burgundy Red metallic and Donington Grey metallic (the latter available exclusively in conjunction with the M Sport package) replace Singapore Grey metallic, Jatoba Brown metallic and Magellen Grey metallic. Carbon Black metallic, Black Sapphire metallic, Cashmere Silver metallic, Glacier Silver metallic, Imperial Blue metallic, Dark Graphite metallic, Mineral White metallic and Arctic Grey metallic round out the metallic paint selections. Customers can also choose from four selected BMW Individual paint options, including the new shades Dravit Grey metallic, Tanzanite Blue II metallic and Aventurin Red metallic which replace outgoing Ruby Black metallic, Moonstone Metallic and Almandine Brown metallic. Azurite Black metallic joins the new Individual paints as a carry-over. Of course BMW Individual allows a customer to choose any color they wish, beyond the standard choices, for their new vehicle. The new BMW 740i, 740i xDrive and 745e xDrive Sedans come equipped with standard 18-inch light-alloy wheels and all-season run-flat tires, while the 750i xDrive features standard 19 inch wheels with all-season run-flat tires and the M760i xDrive sedan comes equipped with standard 20 inch wheels and performance run-flat tires. The 740i, 740i xDrive and 750i xDrive models additionally feature 19-inch wheel options with both all-season and performance run flat tires as well as 20-inch wheels with performance run flat tires. The new 745e xDrive sedan can be equipped with optional 19-inch wheels with either all-season or performance run-flat tires. Interior and equipment. Luxurious ambience with inspirational style and exclusive technology. Generous levels of space, carefully selected materials, harmoniously coordinated design details and exclusive workmanship combine to create a luxurious interior ambience in the new BMW 7 Series. Complementing the performance and refinement of the powertrain and chassis technology, these attributes ensure that the new BMW 7 Series offers both driver and passengers a luxurious on-board experience. The new updated interior includes a screen grouping formed by the instrument cluster and the Control Display, the extended functionality of its controls and further improvement of the infotainment systems with iDrive 7. Trim strips, leather-covered surfaces and light sources make a greater contribution to the exclusive feeling of the new BMW 7 Series cabin. 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2018 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan for only $389 per month. Click here to view inventory. Lease financing available on new 2018 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan models from participating BMW Centers through BMW Financial Services, to eligible, qualified customers with excellent credit history who meet BMW Financial Services' credit requirements. Monthly lease payments of $389 per month for 36 months is based on an adjusted capitalized cost of $37,983 (MSRP of $45,545, including destination and handling fee of $995, less $3,000 customer down, $0 security deposit and suggested dealer contribution of $2,062 and $2,500 Lease Credit). Actual MSRP may vary. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect your actual lease payment. Cash due at signing includes $4,080 down payment, $389 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 and registration 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 $27,327. May be combined with other offers unless otherwise stated. Models pictured may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories.

The BMW Group has achieved its eighth consecutive annual sales record with a total of 2,490,664 (+1.1%) BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce delivered around the world in 2018. Best-ever figures were achieved by both BMW and Rolls-Royce, while the company’s portfolio of electrified BMW and MINI vehicles grew sales by 38.4% compared with the previous year. This sales result reconfirms the BMW Group’s position as the world’s number one premium automotive manufacturer. Positive outlook for 2019: sales growth expected to continue Looking ahead to the next 12 months, the BMW Group believes its ongoing model offensive will result in continuing sales growth. “While we expect market conditions to remain challenging this year, new models like the all-new BMW X7 and the seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series, combined with an ever-greater focus on our customers and their needs, mean we at the BMW Group will continue on our successful course. We expect to grow sales slightly in 2019, while maintaining our clear focus on profitability,” said Pieter Nota, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Sales and Brand BMW. Record BMW result in 2018: Growth driven by X vehicles and BMW 5 Series 2018 saw the BMW brand achieve its highest-ever annual sales with a total of 2,125,026 (+1.8%) vehicles delivered around the world. The brand’s biggest growth drivers were the BMW X vehicles: Thanks to the introduction of the BMW X2 early in 2018 and the extension of BMW X3 production to China and South Africa, in addition to the USA, total BMW X family sales increased by 12.1% to 792,590. This means these popular premium sports activity vehicles accounted for 37.3% of total BMW sales in 2018 (33.8% in 2017). Another significant growth driver for the brand was the BMW 5 Series, which was fully available in all markets throughout 2018. Sales of the world’s most popular premium large sedan increased by 12.7% in 2018 with a total of 328,997 delivered to customers around the world. “We are proud to have achieved our best-ever annual sales result, despite a number of important model-changeovers and significant, ongoing headwinds in several major markets,” commented Pieter Nota. “2018 saw the introduction of several exciting brand new models including the BMW X2 and the BMW 8 Series, as well as the launch of the new generation BMW X4 and BMW X5 and the long-awaited BMW Z4. I am confident the momentum generated by these new models will continue through 2019,” Nota continued. Click here to read the whole story.

Lease the 2018 BMW X2 xDrive28i for only $339 per month for 36 months. Click here to view inventory. Offer Expires 1/31/2019 Lease financing available on new 2018 BMW X2 xDrive28i models from participating BMW Centers through BMW Financial Services, to eligible, qualified customers with excellent credit history who meet BMW Financial Services' credit requirements. Monthly lease payments of $339 per month for 36 months is based on an adjusted capitalized cost of $33,711 (MSRP of $41,295, including destination and handling fee of $995, less $3,000 customer down, $0 security deposit and suggested dealer contribution of $1,834 and $2,750 Lease Credit). Actual MSRP may vary. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect your actual lease payment. Cash due at signing includes $4,080 down payment, $339 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 and registration 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 $24,364. May be combined with other offers unless otherwise stated. Models pictured may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories.