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This year, the BMW 3 Series is celebrating its 40th anniversary and in order to celebrate, a special video has been released that is dedicated to 6 different generations of this vehicle. The first-ever BMW 3 Series model was launched back in 1975 as a replacement for the outgoing BMW 02 and mode a bold statement with its sportier look and feel and smooth, agile handling. Over the years, the 3 Series has continued to evolve with more advanced technology and heightening its level of premium luxury. Since its initial introduction, the BMW 3 Series has officially become the best-selling BMW model ever with over 14 million units sold. This total accounts for approximately 25 percent of total BMW vehicle sales, making the BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring the most successful model range for BMW. Check out the video above to see BMW 3 Series owners from all over the world discuss what they love about their model and learn more about this legendary series.

BMW of North America, LLC has announces that a total of 26,952 vehicles were sold by the BMW brand throughout April. This total is an increase of 6.9 percent over the 25,202 units that the brand sold during April of last year. “A good April result with a BMW sales record is the perfect set-up going into what are typically the even stronger sales months of May and June,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “All of us at BMW are excited about this season because starting right now, in May, we are celebrating 40 years of an icon, the BMW 3 Series, the most successful BMW of all-time and the world standard in its segment.” April Highlights for BMW: Sales of the BMW 2 Series increased by 38.8 percent with 1,009 units Sales of the BMW 3 Series & BMW 4 Series increased by 5.9 percent with 10,374 units Year-to-date sales of the BMW X5 increased by 12 percent with 15,846 units

The BMW brand is known for producing vehicles that exude luxury, refinement and style along with some of the most impressive technological advancements. Now, the brand is preparing to release another new model that offers all of these design features and more, the all-new BMW 7 Series. While this model is not scheduled to be released until sometime next year, the brand has released a short video that highlights some of the impressive feature options that will be available. For starters, the key to the BMW 7 Series will not be ordinary. Instead, it will be a BMW Display key that is a combined remote control and LCD control screen that can not only operate a variety of functions, but supply the driver with useful vehicle information as well. A few of the other available features include Gesture Command, advanced Voice Command, Carbon Fiber Materials and Executive Drive Pro. Watch the video above to hear more about some of these impressive available feature options.

Each year Kelley Blue Book puts together a list of the top ten most fuel-efficient and eco-friendly available new cars.  This list is compiled by first selecting all of the new vehicles that offer the best fuel-efficiency rating and then narrowing the list to 10 by selecting the vehicles that offer the best value, efficiency and overall appeal. For the second year in a row, the BMW i3 has landed in the number one spot on the list. The BMW i3 is powered by an all-electric motor that boosts 170 hp and 184 lb.-ft of torque paired with a high-voltage battery with DC Fast Charging capability. Additionally, this model offers an EPA estimate of 137 MPG city/ 111 MPG highway, a top speed of 93 MPH and a full-charge range of up to 81 miles. Stop by and see us here at Flemington BMW to learn more about the BMW i3 if you live near Flemington, Clinton, Lambertville or Hopewell, NJ.

The sleek and stylish interior of the BMW i3 has been included on Ward’s Automotive’s list of the 10 Best Interiors of 2015.  The interior of this model has been designed to reflect the futuristic luxury that was a large part of the design of this impressive all-electric vehicle.  The interior includes features such as velour floor mats, 3-stage heated front seats and Mega World upholstery, all wrapped in an impressive, grey, white, black and tan color scheme.  This look reflects the vehicle's electric staple while still providing the luxury that you would expect from a BMW vehicle. Additionally, inside the BMW i3 you will find an array of advanced technological features including BMW Navigation Business system with iDrive Controller and 6.5-inch high-resolution screen, Bluetooth® wireless technology, BMW TeleService and more. “In this year’s competition, we saw a lot of evidence that automakers are thinking creatively about interiors and putting a lot of design horsepower into not just luxury vehicles, but pickups, minivans and family sedans. And they are investing more in high-quality trim materials, electronic features and other details that will surprise and delight shoppers,” WardsAuto World Editor-in-Chief Drew Winter says.

At the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), BMW demonstrated its innovative new Organic Light Technology. The technology was displayed on the all-new BMW M4 that comes with optional Concept Iconic lights. This features in this new technology include special OLED headlights that are made from thin semiconducting layers of organic material that the light is emitted through. In addition to the OLED headlights, this vehicle also offers Organic Light Technology in the tail lights and rear directional lights. This technology allows the beam of light to change shape in different driving modes by changing the layers through which the light is emitted. The transitional shape of the light is an L-shape, but in sport model, the name changes to a narrow “strip” of light through the use of fewer OLED segments. The BMW M4, which will feature this technology as an available option is due to hit dealerships sometime in 2016. Watch the video above to learn more about how this technology works.

An all-new Research & Review page on the BMW i3 will be released by Flemington BMW for all of our customers from Flemington, Clinton, Lambertville and Hopewell, NJ. This page will provide an in-depth look into this impressive electric vehicle and explain all that this model has to offer. A few of the important vehicle facts highlighted on this page will include electric motor capabilities, MSRP, standard and available features, safety features, hp capabilities, miles per charge and much more. If you are interested in learning more about this impressive model, then be sure to look out for the release of this new page under our Model Lineup tab.

The BMW plant in Spartanburg recently celebrated an impressive production milestone when their three-millionth vehicle rolled off the assembly line. The historic vehicle was a Donington Grey Metallic X5 M designed with Mugello Red Full Merino leather seats and Carbon Fiber interior trim. In honor of this milestone moment, the plant held a special ceremony where the President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing, Manfred Erlacher was on hand to accept the keys to this historic model. Also in attendance were guest speakers South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt and President and CEO of South Carolina Ports Authority Jim Newsome. “BMW operations are a tremendous asset to our port and state, and we are proud to celebrate the milestone achievement of three million vehicles produced with their leadership and talented workforce,” said Jim Newsome. “Automotive manufacturing is significant to the port for both import and export volume growth. BMW is the largest user of our roll-on/roll-off facility at the Columbus Street Terminal as well as the SC Inland Port, and their expansions have been exciting opportunities for us. We value our role in BMW’s international supply chain and look forward to a strong continued partnership.” In addition to the three-millionth vehicle, the other historic BMW models were also on display for the ceremony.  These models included: First vehicle produced, an Alpine White 318i (September 1994) One millionth vehicle, an Interlagos Blue Z4 M (February 2006) Two millionth vehicle, a Vermillion Red X3 (January 2012)

The BMW i8 was recently named the World Green Car in the World Car Awards, making this the second year in a row that a BMW i model has received this recognition. The award was officially presented to the i8 during the 2015 New York International Auto Show where the model was on display. Last year, the BMW i3 took home the same award and for this year, the i8 was also a finalist for the World Luxury Car award.  The World Car international jury selected this model for its combination of sleek design elements, lightweight construction and its plug-in hybrid technology. “I am delighted to accept this award on behalf of the team in Munich”, says Dr. Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Sales and Marketing BMW, speaking at the Award Ceremony in New York. “The BMW i8 represents the future with its unique lightweight construction and unrivalled connectivity. To win this award for the second year in a row shows that our BMW i products are truly leading the world.” The BMW i8 is the brand’s first-ever plug-in and gets its power from a 1.5L three-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine paired with an electric motor. The i8 can travel up to 23 miles on just electricity and the combined power offers an acceleration rate of 0-62 mph in 4.4 seconds.

The BMW Brand had announced that during March the sold a total of 34,310 units, which is an increase of 6.9% over the 32,107 units that the brand sold throughout March 2014. Additionally, the brand’s impressive sales throughout the first three months of the year has caused them to set a new first quarter sales record. “We are seeing a growing confidence and optimism among consumers across the country and for BMW the result is record sales in the first quarter of this year,” said Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America. “The record first quarter is especially satisfying as BMW of North America is celebrating its 40th Anniversary at the New York Auto Show this week and we are looking forward to the months ahead.” BMW Brand March Highlights: Sales of the BMW 3 Series & 4 Series increased by 46.6% with 14,835 units Sales of the BMW 2 Series increased by 124.2% with ,1249 units

The blockbuster Mission Impossible series is set to release another installment this summer when Mission Impossible 5: Rogue Nation opens in theaters on July 31.  Anyone who saw that last movie knows BMW models were the main mode of transportation for many of the films stars. In fact, the fourth film features models that had not even been released yet such as the 6 Series convertible in the i8 concept. In the newly released trailer for the fifth movie, we can see that the new film will once again be quite BMW heavy. In the new trailer, we see an F30 BMW M3 being driven by Tom Cruise’s character Ethan Hunt along with a BMW X5 and a series of BMW S1000 RR motorcycles. Since these movies are best known for their incredible action and car chase sequences we can be sure that these will not be the only BMW appearances throughout this highly anticipated film. Check out the trailer above to get a glimpse of these gorgeous cars along with a first look at the new MIP: 5.

BMW recently released a series of commercials featuring the all-new BMW X5. These commercials were specifically designed to highlight the third row seating capability found in this luxurious Sports Activity Vehicle. These commercials show a family of four riding around in their X5, while the grandmother sits in the third row. In each of the three released advertisements, the grandmother offers her own opinions on the “fancy” modern features found on this model and compares them to tall tales about what she had growing up. The theme of the new advertisements is meant to highlight how the third row seat is the perfect place for backseat drivers. Check out all three spots in the videos below to get a humorous look at some of the advanced features and technologies that the BMW X5 is equipped with! BMW X5 - Leather: BMW X5 - Heads Up: BMW X5 - Moonroof: