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BMW Launces 2 Series Coupes' Online Configurator


Lately, there's been much ado about the new BMW 2 Series luxury vehicles, which makes sense. Announced just last October, this new range is comprised of a convertible and a coupe model that replaced those from the 1 Series and, as such, their arrival is greatly anticipated.


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Let's See what a BMW EV can Really Do!

It goes without saying that BMW is a brand built around vehicles created for peak performance. So what happens when the engineering, design and production that is used to create top market performance models is applied to a mid-range EV hatchback. Well we will certainly find out once the new BMW i3 arrives here at Rick Hendrick BMW Charleston.

This exciting new electric model for BMW will go on sale later this year with a…

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We're One Step Closer the Public Debut of the BMW i8


The internet has been abuzz with details about the pending BMW i8 for quite some time. We may have even contributed to the deluge of information here on the Rick Hendrick BMW blog. While in the past we were dealing with unconfirmed reports and even a little speculation, we're pleased to report that the model in question is gearing up for production.


Everyone at our Charleston, SC BMW dealer is very enthusiastic about this...

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BMW Carries Strong Sales through November, Making it a Record Month


As the holidays are just around the corner, BMW is thrilled to see people getting a jump on all of their shopping this year. Just by looking at the brand's November sales records, it's easy to see that the new BMW lineup will be making this season of gift giving quite memorable.


In fact, BMW brand sales experienced an increase of 1.7 percent last month with a total of 31,752 units sold.

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BMW Gears Up new Models for the Los Angeles Auto Show

Here at Rick Hendrick BMW Charleston, we have a vested interest in all the latest news surrounding the BMW brand. That is why we thought this would be a good opportunity to preview the vehicles that our favorite German automaker will be bringing to this year's Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Stephen Clinch: My Life as a BMW M-Certified Client Advisor

     
            In May 1972, BMW M was born. It was initially created to facilitate BMW's racing program. As time passed, BMW M began to supplement BMW's vehicle portfolio with modified higher trim models. These M-badge cars included modified engines, transmissions, suspensions, interior trims, aerodynamics, and exterior modifications that set them apart from their counterparts.

 

I personally had the opportunity to travel to the "Circuit of The Americas" track in Austin, Texas…

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At Long Last, BMW Reveals In Full the Details on the 2 Series

For months now, BMW fans both here in Charleston, SC and nationally have been clamoring for more information about when the upcoming 2 Series will be added to the BMW new model lineup, and now we can all finally collectively exhale as the Bavarian automaker has now released the full productions specifications for the upcoming series, with the aim of having the models on showroom floors sometime in 2014. Let's have a look.


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The BMW i5 is Currently in the Works


In today's automotive world, competition is rising within the hybrid and all-electric vehicle segments. As the push to become more eco-friendly increases, BMW has decided to step up its game. Currently the BMW i3 all-electric model is in high demand now that it's available at select dealerships worldwide. Now the automaker has a few more additions in the works.


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August Proves to be a Strong Month of Sales for BMW in the U.S.


This summer, the BMW Group (MINI and BMW brands combined) turned up the heat with its sales momentum to record some pretty impressive monthly records. August in particular showed a 35.4 percent boost in U.S. sales for the automaker, with 22,553 units sold. Looking at the year-to-date sales, BMW has experienced a sale of over 233,326 models, a 12 percent increase over the sales recorded during the same 8 month period in 2012.


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