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BMW NA Sales Up 13% for July

Big month for BMW as it gears up for its now annual show-down with Mercedes in the US sales race. Notes of interest: The 1 Series is up a staggering 60% this month over last year. Also showing well are the 3 Series and Z4. Interestingly the X1 (classified not as a light truck mind you) is outselling the X3 and isn't far off the X5. Interesting considering that BMWNA had thought about not bringing it to the US market. Not surprising to us. In our recent time with the crossover we were blown away by the value prop and overall performance. Now, onto the numbers...

by Gabriel Bridger
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BMW 328d Fuel Economy Numbers are In!

It's not official from BMW but the EPA's <a href="http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=34050">FuelEconomy.gov</a> website has released some info on the all new to the US 328d variants. We've been impressed with the numbers our 120d has achieved and have expected the 328d stateside to impress just as well (basically the same 4 pot oil burner).

by Michael
BMWi i3 Video

Videos: BMW i3 Introduction and Design

BMW has launched the i3 with a full court press of marketing, and we can't blame them as they usher in a new era of urban mobility. The videos cover everything from design to support services such as access to an X5 when needed for longer journeys.

by Michael
BMWi i3

Live Gallery: BMW i3 Launch NYC

Want to see how the rear suicide door open, how about leg room and rear seating? We've got you covered and more from the NYC launch of the all new BMW i3.

by Michael
BMWi i3 Official News

World Premiere: The All New BMW i3

BMW today introduced the all-new BMW i3 electric car, constructed in a revolutionary way from next-generation materials. The BMW i3 will go on sale in the US market in the second quarter of 2014, and starts with a base MSRP of $41,350, before any federal or state incentives, and before Destination & Handling fee (currently $925).

by Michael
BMWi i3 Video

Video: BMW i3 Teaser

Today BMW launches the all new i3. Designed for Urban mobility, the i3 uses advanced materials and electric drive to provide greater sustainability and efficiency.

by Michael
FIM Superbike Motorrad

BMW Shutters Factory FIM Superbike Team

News this morning out of Munich that BMW Motorrad will end its factory racing team efforts in FIM World Superbike. This, as part of a larger reorganization of BMW's motorsport efforts. Full factory support for private teams wishing to run BMW equipment will continue, but BMW will cease to field a team of its own.

by Nathaniel Salzman