Integrating cell phone technology with the automotive world is an area in the spotlight right now.  Many large auto companies are working with technology giants to integrate car information with iPhones, Smartphones, and the like.

Nokia is one mobile giant that is working globally to make applications on multimedia phones that a car owner can use to communicate with their auto.  Currently, Nokia and the CE4A have released a “Terminal Mode technology specification” that they hope will be adopted as a standard for linking mobile apps and autos.  If this happens, your Chicago BMW m5 is going to get a lot more exciting! Continue Reading…

BMW is hoping to rise to the top again.  After a few years of auto industry woes, their profits have been down.  Not the best news for a good line-up of automobiles.  Now that things are starting to turn around for the auto world, BMW is expecting to see profits rise again starting 2010 and continuing through 2012.  This is due largely in part to one of their top series:  The Chicago 5 series.

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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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