May
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New BMW N55 engine keeps the automaker moving forward

New BMW N55 engine keeps the automaker moving forward

BMW is constantly working on ways to make their luxury cars even better.  Their newest project is no different.  They are in the process of updating their already great engine to roll out slowing into new models, including the Chicago BMW M5. Continue Reading…

May
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Information on the yet-to-be-released BMW 6 Series

Information on the yet-to-be-released BMW 6 Series

For fans of the 7 Series in Chicago, the upcoming 6 Series from BMW might be of interest.  The German car giant is doing a great of job camouflaging this line, but there is some information out there about what it will offer.

The 6 series will be in a convertible and a hard top (coupe) version.  The convertible has been surfacing for awhile, but the hardtop was recently spied.  It had a clever disguise, but those who know new and used BMW Chicago models well, were able to decipher that it was in fact a BMW.  This was due to the wheels, brakes and mirrors.  The “efficient dynamics” braking option on the 6 series will also be great, as it will charge the battery while slowing the car down.

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Apr
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BMW 5 Series expected to be a big part of the 2010 car scene

BMW 5 Series expected to be a big part of the 2010 car scene

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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Apr
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1937 BMW 328 Mille Miglia was a true beauty

1937 BMW 328 Mille Miglia was a true beauty

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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Mar
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BMW posts strong fourth quarter report, giving higher expectations for 2010

BMW posts strong fourth quarter report, giving higher expectations for 2010

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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