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    When BMW brought out the new, folding-hardtop Z4 and said they were canning the whole Z4 M thing, I'd have to say I was a little bummed.  I mean, the available N54 motor out of the 335i (3.0L 24v I6, direct injection, twin-sequential turbocharging, 306bhp) was a fantastic engine, and the whole thing was a lot prettier and significantly more refined that the rather unpleasant previous Z4.  But no hardcore M version?  I…

    In fall of 2011, BMW will introduce the 2012 BMW 3 Series that will offer two specialty models, the Exclusive Edition and the M Sport Edition. Whether you prefer sophistication or exhilaration, BMW is sure one of these spectacular automobiles will suit your needs. Visit this Knoxville BMW dealer when these two new BMW models are launched to witness them for yourself.

    As far as performance goes, the 2012 BMW 3 Series M Sport Edition…

    Yesterday, was the official launch of the all-new and revolutionary BMW i3 and i8. The first vehicles to emerge under the i sub-brand were introduced to the world in front of journalist from around the world.

    First i models will come to market starting in 2013 and bring with them a series of new technology and unique characteristics. With the BMW i3 and i8, the company places an emphasis on the use of CFRP, the…

    Thankfully, we live in a world where there are literally dozens and dozens of BMW's to choose from, new and old. You can go out and buy a E12 5er or a brand new X6, a F01 740i or an E38 740i, a 2002tii or, if you can find one, a 1 M Coupe. Without these sorts of choices the automotive landscape would very sad, desolate place. For many, the automobile is an extension…

    Are electronic/hybrid cars catching on? Sure it has but probably not as fast as car manufacturers would like. Despite the promises that not only will it save you fuel but also create a cleaner environmental footprint, people are simply not buying into Electric Vehicles (EV), maybe the whole stigmata about electric/hybrid cars not being as fast/powerful as their fuel variants, which in part is true, although personally that would only matter if…

    BMW has raised automatic crash notification to a new level. The on-board BMW Assist telematics system already calls 911 after a crash, just as many other brands do. But BMWs can also report to the 911 call center the likely severity of occupant injuries, and now BMW says it can transmit the injury information to a nearby hospital trauma center. BMW's enhanced automatic collision notification (enhanced ACN or EACN) uses a sophisticated set of…