BMW autos are selling very well these days in the US and other parts of the world.  This is resulting in some amazing profits for BMW in the second quarter of 2010.  With the euro being weaker in Europe, this is resulting in the value of dollar-dominated sales rising, especially when converted to the euro equivalent.  Going further east into China, BMW models have been selling fast: 75,615 vehicle to be exact in the first half of 2010.  This is double the amount of models sold in the first half of 2009.  Could this be a sign of the economic times improving worldwide? Continue Reading…

Each year the IIHS performs safety tests on a wide range of vehicles.  One BMW lineup that recently earned top honors from the Insurance Institute for  Highway Safety is the 2010 Chicago 5 series sedan.  An attractive, luxurious, high performing car that is also very safe sounds like an option you simply cannot pass up! Continue Reading…

In-car navigation systems are practically as standard as any other car features these days.  Nearly everyone relies on them to get where they need to without ending up in an alley that’s supposed to be Maple Street!  The in-cabin navigation systems currently found in your Chicago BMW will be getting another great enhancement:  Google Maps. Continue Reading…

Have you ever thought about owning a BMW?  I am sure it’s crossed your mind a time or two.  The luxury, combined with a stylish interior and powerful engines, is too intriguing to pass up.  If you are interested in something new, consider the Chicago 3 Series.  Continue Reading…

One of the newest 7 Series Chicago models is a very exciting drive:  the 2010 750i X Drive.  This $85-$100K  cruiser has  many of the luxurious amenities that BMW owners all over the world look for!

One common theme that can be found from many reviews of this sedan is the great handling it has on roadways.  On ideal road conditions, as well as wet pavement, this car feels a lot smaller when you drive it, versus how much larger is it overall, than say a used BMW Chicago 3 series.  The excellent handling can be attributed to the X Drive, all wheel drive system that is housed in the 7 series model.  Compared to other BMW models, adding the X drive doesn’t affect the mpg by more than 1 or 2 gallons, so choosing this option is a great choice. Continue Reading…