BMW, like most automakers these days, is shifting more attention towards efficiency. But, while fuel economy is now a larger part of BMW’s focus, they still are very concerned with performance as well. BMW recently announced the return of the four-cylinder powertrain, something which has been out of their lineup since 1997. This follows a similar announcement by Porsche, who recently unveiled plans to release a turbocharged flat-four for the first time since 1995.

BMW’s new inline 4-cylinder will displace 2 liters, produce 240 horsepower, and 260 pounds-feet of torque. It will combine twin-scroll turbocharging, direct injection, and BMW’s Valvetronic proprietary variable valve timing system.

While it is still unclear which models will be equipped with the 4-cylinder, one can suspect likely candidates include the 1 Series, 3 Series, and X1 once it launches in the United States. BM’s engine will likely arrive in select models later this year.

In a related story, BMW is also working to make your car key more functional through advanced wireless technology. Technology called NFC, short for Near Field Communications, is planned to be included in next generation Android phones and the iPhone 5. BMW, however, is ahead of the curve. They plan to utilize NFC technology in the next generation ConnectedDrive to expand the functions of car keys.

Soon, BMW hopes, you will be opening gates, viewing your vehicles’ details, unlocking hotel room doors, purchasing tickets, booking reservations, and making payments all with the help of your advanced car key. You can watch a video about the technology below.

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WHEN: Saturday, December 11, 2010
10:00 am to 6:00 pm

It is with great anticipation that I invite you to Reeves Import Motorcars BMW this Saturday, December 11th to attend the year’s most amazing New and Pre-Owned Sales Event. BMW customers and car enthusiasts nationwide immediately recognize it as a great time to buy a luxury vehicle. We are talking about the annual BMW Joy Sales Event, featuring the year’s most exceptional values and incentives.

In preparation for this event, Reeves Import Motorcars BMW has stocked the area’s most impressive selection of over 120 new 2- and 4-door luxury coupes and sedans, convertibles, xDrive all-wheel drive models and sport activity vehicles.

Holiday Finance Credit of up to $2,500 and No Down Payment Leases.

To enhance the Joy of your Holiday Season, BMW Financial Services, LLC is offering a Holiday Finance Credit of up to $2,500 toward the lease or purchase of select 2011 BMW models.* You can also take advantage of no down payment leases or 0.9% APR on select new or Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.**

Your First Three Payments Are On Us!

In addition, over $2,000,000 worth of BMW Certified and pre-owned vehicles will be clearly marked with “Year-End” Joy Sales Event pricing. For a limited time, enjoy a payment credit up to $1,500 on a certified Pre-Owned BMW.† It’s like your first three payments are on us. And, as always, you’ll be covered by our six-year/100,000 mile protection plan.

That’s Not All! Receive Your BMW Holiday Gift!

Bring this letter for admittance and as soon as you register you will receive a BMW Holiday gift, compliments of Reeves Import Motorcars BMW.

(Click “Print” at the top of the page to download this letter in PDF format.)

BMW Ultimate Service™

All New and Executive Demonstration BMWs come with $0 cost maintenance for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first.

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday at the BMW Joy Sales Event!
Sincerely,

Roger Balan
Sales Manager
Reeves Import Motorcars BMW

*Holiday Finance Credit offer made by BMW North America, LLC and only applies to BMW models leased or financed through BMW Financial Services. BMW models 1, 3, 5, GT, and Z4 are eligible for a $1,500 Holiday Credit. BMW models 7 (except 760 and Alpinas), X5, and X6 are eligible for a $2,500 Holiday Credit. Holiday Credit may be combined with any APR or Lease Program. For applicable model or credit, call 1-888-311-4BMW. **0.9% APR for up to 36 months applicable on new 2011 models excluding X3 2.8, X3 3.5, and 760Li. Available on Certified pre-owned model year 2007-2008 3, 5, 6, 7 Series, Z4, X3, and X5 (M models excluded). Financing available through BMWFS, excludes tax, title, license, and registration. Offer expires 1/03/11. No money down leases available for qualified customers. Through BMW Financial Services. †Available on eligible BMW CPO 2007 model year 3, 5, 6, 7 Series, Z4, X3s, X5s (M models included), and 2008 model year 3 and 5 Series (M models included) using standard BMWFS rates. BMWFS will reimburse up to $500.00 per month of the first three payments due, customer will be billed for payment in excess of $500.00 credit each month, and if payment is below $500.00 credit, there is no additional credit beyond the three months or $1,500.00, whichever is greater. Program not available to customers refinancing or leasing their current vehicle that is financed or leased through BMW Financial Services. Vehicle images shown may not reflect American models.

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BMW is working on an all-new electric vehicle, called the Megacity, that will be one of the first entirely electric cars to hit the market. BMW has said they are designing and building the car from the ground up in order to optimize the electric vehicle platform. They also want to make sure the car is more sleek and sporty than current fuel efficient cars like the Prius and Leaf.

The Megacity, which BMW has scheduled to release sometime in 2013, will be made of much more lightweight carbon fiber materials to maximize the driving range. It will be the first mass produced vehicle with a passenger cell made entirely of high-strength and light-weight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic, or CFRP. The new architecture will also allow for a new, more flexible and more efficient production process.

More details about the car, such as how far it will travel on one charge, have not yet been released. Still, we’re very excited for the future knowing that BMW has this one in the works.

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If you’ve always wanted to own a high performance BMW but couldn’t afford the price tag there may be good news. BMW has confirmed that they will be releasing a high performance M version of the 1-Series coupe. The 135i M, as it will be called, will debut sometime in 2011.

“In an interview with German Web site auto-news.de, M GmbH boss Kay Segler confirmed that BMW will launch an M variant of the 135i coupe,” writes Edmunds Inside Line. “Segler said it will not be called M1, since the name has already been used on the limited-edition, Giugiaro-penned midengine sports car that BMW sold from 1978 to 1981.”

The new 1-Series M will likely come with a more powerful version of the 3.0 liter 300 horsepower turbocharged engine that is found in the 2011 1-Series. Exact numbers havn’t  been released, however it is thought that the new M’s inline-six will produce anywhere between 306 hp and 350 hp. Unfortunately for all of us here in the U.S. BMW has yet to state if it has plans on ever bringing the 135i to the states.

Source: US News & World Report

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BMW is a perennial leader and benchmark in the automotive industry and the new 6th generation 5 Series is a great example why. BMW took a car that was already riding among the best and made it even better.

The new 2011 5 Series, which debuted earlier this month at the New York International Auto Show, makes up for the shortfalls that the previous generation of the model had (not that there were many to begin with) by providing the same sportiness and flair as the 3 Series while having about the same amount of interior room as the last generation 7 Series. Even the formerly cramped rear-seat has gained legroom.

Under the hood of the 2011 535i you will find a turbocharged 6-cylinder engine. In the 550i you’ll find a beastly twin-turbo V8. Even the yet to be released entry-level 528i provides plenty of power with its non-turbocharged 6-cylinder engine.

All of that power doesn’t mean you’ll be spending more time at the gas station. The bright minds at BMW are continually finding ways to save fuel, like by using battery regeneration, automatic stop-start technology (even though it isn’t a hybrid) and the precise 8-speed automatic transmission.

To make things even more enjoyable BMW has added a lot of the technology from the old 7-Series to the new 5 Series. It now comes with a head-up display, active cruise control, blind spot detection, night vision – yes night vision – with pedestrian detection, surround-view camera vision, and active-suspension controls. On top of all of this, the car can literally park itself into any space that’s just 4 feet longer than itself. That’s quite the car! But, then again what else would you expect from one of the biggest players in the car world?

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Reeves Import Motorcars was honored by BMW of North America, LLC last week when they named the dealership one of 24 to receive the 2010 Center of Excellence Award. The Center of Excellence Award is given out each year to a select few of the 338 nationwide BMW dealerships for their focus on customer satisfaction, outstanding brand representation, and operational excellence.

Reeves was one of only two BMW dealerships in Florida to be recognized and, of the 24 dealerships to receive the award, Reeves was recognized even further for having achieving such excellence 9 times, more than any of this years other award recipients.

“All BMW dealerships offer a premium experience to our customers, but the 24 Center of Excellence winners excelled in the way they take care of their customers and represent the BMW brand,” said Peter Miles, Executive Vice President of Operations, BMW of North America, LLC.  ”It’s a highly coveted award and our top dealers worked hard all year to achieve this high honor – we congratulate them.”

BMW and its dealerships focus on top-tier customer service, making BMW one of the most successful franchises in the United States.

For more on this and the complete list of dealerships that received the award check out the press release.

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Three of the car brands that Reeves Import Motorcars carries – Volkswagen, Subaru, and BMW – won awards from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The Canadian International Auto Show was kicked off with the announcements of these awards as it does every year. The big prize, Automobile of the Year, went to the 2010 VW GTI.  The GTI beat out other models in styling, safety, value, merit and other factors to take home the award. The turbocharged hatchback is fuel efficient and has an upscale interior, along with several other features that set it apart.

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The 2010 Subaru Outback was named the Utility Vehicle of the Year, honoring the redesigned model that has several improvements and a larger body than the old model. The Outback comes with standard all wheel drive (AWD) and comes with either a four or six cylinder engine. It also has great fuel economy, tons of safety features, and a flexible and roomy interior. The list of awards for the Outback keeps growing. The 2010 Subaru Outback was also named Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year and was given the highest possible safety rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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BMW’s new 335d Sedan was recognized as the best new design. This award is given out each year to the vehicle that best combines form and function. The 335d also has the recognition of being the most highly rated model in the luxury car segment and was the only diesel powered model in the category.

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BMW is famous for being in high-profile films, especially the James Bond films. BMW’s luxurious and sporty appeal have made them a staple of the silver screen. We decided it would be a good idea to make a little list of BMWs that have made their way into films.

Pictured above, 007 The World is Not Enough featured a BMW Z8. Pierce Brosnan also drove a BMW Z3 in Goldeneye and a 750iL in Tomorrow Never Dies.

More recently, a beautiful red BMW 7 Series was featured in Taxi, starring Jimmy Fallon.

Jim Carey also drove a BMW 3 Series in the film Fun with Dick and Jane.

Other notable BMW appearances include a BMW 735 in the movie Transporter, an 8 Series as well as a few Z3′s and several Minis in The Italian Job, an M5 in Ronin, and a BMW 503 convertible in The Last Run. BMW’s have also made cameo appearances in several films including The Score, Bad Santa, I-Spy, Death to Smoochy, The Big Lebowski, Old School, Snatch, The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy, Mission Impossible, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, The Girl Next Door, Mr and Mrs Smith, Miami Vice, Oceans 12, and countless others.

A more comprehensive list of BMW’s on the big screen can be found here.

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Soon car enthusiasts will be able to own a BMW M with a lot less impact on their wallets. BMW M Division boss Kay Segler recently confirmed to AutoCar that the company plans on releasing an M version of the 1-Series, one of BMW’s most affordable lines. Segler said that BMW wants to make performance cars that people dream about and can still afford.

Another BMW official stated that the production of an M version was approved after an “overwhelmingly positive reaction” to recent customer clinics.

The new model, which will likely begin hitting showroom floors sometime in 2011, will be powered by a modified version of BMW’s new 3.0 liter turbocharged straight 6-cylinder engine. It will produce somewhere around 350 horsepower, about 50 more than the 135i and about 70 less than the M3, which has a 4.0L V8.

Now that’s something to be excited for!

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In 2011 there will be a new king atop the Z4 line. BMW’s convertible hardtop roadster will soon be offered with a 335-horsepower twin-turbo 6-cylinder engine with a 7-speed double-clutch transmission and an adjustable sport suspension that lowers the car 10 millimeteres (1/3 of an inch), borrowed from the performance M series. The new 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is will also feature a specially tuned exhaust, unique 18 or 19-inch wheels, matte aluminum trim, and special silver side mirrors.

While the Z4 still has less power than BMW’s M models, it still can do 0-60 mph in about 4.7 seconds. That’s still pretty darn fast. This roadster reaffirms BMW’s position among the best in the performance car world.

There will also be an sDrive30i and 35i, which has the same engine as the 35is but has less power and is without the new performance and body modifications.

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