When you look at pictures of a 1937 BMW Mille Miglia, the Bugelfalte, you get a true sense of the BMW at its most basic. There is a lot of history to this particula BMW model. One thing to remember is that the Chicago 3 series you drive yourself or see passing you by got it’s start somewhere!

The 328 MM was heavily involved in racing in the prewar years. It raced in a 24 hour Le Mans series with Anthony F.P. Fane driving, then in 1937 it had the great opportunity to be a part of the 1937 Donington Tourist Trophy.

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Our BMW Dealer in Chicago, Patrick BMW, is pleased with the fourth quarter reports for BMW’s earnings that were released earlier this month.  The carmaker more than doubled its operating cash flow and the year-end net auto cash was significantly higher than it had been at the start of the quarter. Our used BMW dealer, Chicago’s leading BMW dealership for new and used cars, say the earnings show that customers are happy with the direction the brand has taken in the last few years.  Over the years, BMW has repeatedly produced sleek looking cars with classy angles and killer engines.  In addition, the cars are extremely well made and, most importantly, have safety as their number one motivator.

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Let’s face it, successful musicians can have their pick of expensive homes, clothing and/or jewelry.  Cars, that’s no exception either!  The fact that the Black Eyed Peas chose the Chicago BMW X6, the ActiveHybrid, to play a part in their new music video says a lot.  This luxurious SUV can be seen in the pop group’s video for their new hit single, Imma Be Rocking That Body.

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Does it seem kind of strange to see BMW and green auto in the same phrase?  Many people, including myself, think of other automakers such as Toyota (with their Prius Hybrid), as being more of a “green” automaker.  Let me explain how this works and how this luxury car giant received this title for the fifth straight year.

This honor is fueled by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.  The DJSI was created back in 1999 and it globally tracks the financial performances of the “leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide”.  This designation gives drivers an even better reason to head to their Chicago BMW dealer. Continue Reading…

How do you make a great car better?  Go greener.  As if the BMW X6 weren’t sexy enough, they’re making it greener than ever with the addition of BMW’s hybrid petrol-electric technology.  But the big question is, “How do you make a car greener without sacrificing performance?”  Well, in most cases this would be a valid argument.  After all, most hybrid vehicles on the road today are meant specifically for the objective of increasing mph rather than being able to make tight turns and accelerate to top speeds.  But what would a BMW be without its impeccable handling and acceleration? Just another car. And if you’re in the market for “just another car,” mosey on over to another car blog because BMW isn’t “just another car.”  This is the ultimate driving experience.

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