BMW of Bakersfield

BMW wouldn't be where it is today without its dedication to driving performance and power.  The engineers and entire staff at BMW are obsessed with it.  As fuel economy standards continue to increase BMW is faced with a challenge, how to improve efficiency without sacrificing power or performance.

What does all this have to do with the V10? Everything. As you might know the fierce engine was planted in the last-gen BMW M5. Given its affinity for petrol, however, BMW has decided to bid it ado. Instead of replacing it will an engine of the same magnitude... the lux…

BMW plans to release its Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) system in the new 2012 models.  It will be available on new models featuring BMW Navigation Professional and Bluetooth preparation with telematics.  If you thought GPS was as good as it gets, think again.  BMW of Bakersfield is excited to review the details of this leading technology.

So, what exactly is the RTTI?  As the name indicates BMW's new Real Time Traffic Information system delivers an exact account of current traffic situations in real time.   As BMW says, "The new system offers a premium alternative to the current Traffic…

BMW has a long history of pushed the limit when it comes to engineering and performance.  For example the BMW E30 M3 had a class leading 192-horsepower inline-4 engine and nimble handling. Enthusiasts still admire the E30 M3 to this day.

So what did you expect BMW to come up with for the 2014 M3?  We bet it wasn't a tri-turbo engine!  That's right the next generation BMW M3 will gain a third turbo.

How does one engine with three turbos work? Two of the turbos will continue to work in a very traditional manner, running off exhaust…

For those who missed it, BMW announced last October that they will rejoin arch rivals Audi and Mercedes-Benz on the tracks, in 2012.  After being absent from the motorsport arena for 20 years many BMW enthusiasts can't wait to see the new M3 DTM concept.

Since that momentous occasion, BMW has been working steadfast on their all-new M3 DTM. According to BMW, development has been going according to plan. And the automaker plans to give us our first glimpse of the M3 DTM concept next month at Munich's Olympic Stadium.

The BMW M3 DTM will be unveiled for…