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Lots of drivers around Monterey find that sedans and smaller cars aren't always capable of helping them with their active lifestyle, which is why many of those drivers turn to the lineup of BMW Sport Activity Vehicles (SAVs) that are at our dealership. Combining the performance you expect from models rocking a BMW badge with roomy cabins and a sense of adventure, the six unique SAVs are each capable of helping drivers with all sorts of tasks, but which is the right one for your needs? Read on to find out!

BMW Speeds through January 2017 by racking up the best-ever start to the year in sales. 

Recently, BMW revealed the company's conception of the future of automotive interior design when they introduced the i Inside Future concept at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

 

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The BMW Concept X2 made its world-premiere in Paris last fall and has finally arrived on American soil, debuting this month at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Concept X2 is tough, distinctive and definitely sporty, imparting a sense of energy even when its sitting still.

 

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Experience the world of connectivity with BMW ConnectDrive. BMW ConnectedDrive system was designed to keep drivers connected while on the go with two components: Driver Assistance and Service & Apps. Let’s dive into two features in the BMW ConnectDrive.

BMW Connected app - The BMW Connected is your companion to your trip planning. Drivers can send destinations from your phone to your BMW. This intelligent travel assistant learns your patterns and will recommend departure times, so you are never late. Drivers can also share their arrival time with friends and family, find the nearest...

The new second generation version of the BMW X1 has grown into itself, as an urbane, refined and imminently capable compact crossover built for urban dwellers looking to escape on the weekends, concludes auto critic Tom Voelk in a new review for The New York Times.

Powered by a 2-liter, 4-cylinder engine with a twin-scroll turbocharger providing 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque early in the rev range, there’s a touch of lag off the line. It goes from 0 to 60 miles an hour in 6.3 seconds, according to BMW. Drive modes range from environmental Eco…

BMW’s all-electric offering, the i3 will make a believer out of even the most ardent EV naysayer. But make no mistake, this “born electric” BMW is both 100% emission free as well as 100% BMW. It sprints to 100 kilometers per hour in just 7.2 seconds, and does so almost silently. That’s the electric powertrain at play. You can learn more about this handsome urban commuter in the video below!

In the conversation of full-size luxury sedans, the all-new 2016 BMW 7 Series is without question a centerpiece. Which stands to reason, as the Bavarian brand quite clearly went to great lengths to make this one the very best 7 Series yet.

That said, we nonetheless wonder what you might make of it. Formulate your own opinion on this fine four-door by watching the video review below:

In our estimation, base models don't get much better than the 7 Series' 740i. Outfitted with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder, the 740i boasts a very brawny 320 horsepower and 330…

If you happen to have a hankering for a luxury hybrid utility hauler, the all-new 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e just may be your perfect cup of tea.

How can we at BMW of Monterey be so sure? Click "play" on the clip below -- a video review of the X5 xDrive40e from Cars.com pundit, Kelsey Mays -- to find out:

The sole trim level of the X5 xDrive40e seemingly spares no expense; it's altogether loaded.

Standard features on this SUV include 19-inch wheels, a rear air suspension, adjustable suspension dampers, adaptive xenon headlamps, LED foglights, a panoramic sunroof, a power…

Inspired by legends like the short-lived BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the all-new 2016 BMW M2 coupe is seen as a return to form in Seaside, CA--and it's something that everyone can love.

It's lighter and smaller than any other high-performance luxury sedan or coupe in the current lineup, but it's not short on power: the 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine is good for up to 365 horsepower and 343 pound-feet of torque, thanks to a special diet and a sport-tuned transmission.