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The first quarter of this year turned out to be quite a strong one for BMW, and we have a feeling the success is only going to increase from here. When taking a look at the new BMW models and all of the advanced technology that they have to offer, here at Rick Hendrick BMW Charleston we aren't too surprised by the automaker's achievements.

With a new model year comes more advanced technology, onboard entertainment, passenger safety feature and innovation that makes every driving experience more enjoyable. For the 2014 model year, the new BMW lineup will be bringing all of these features and more to drivers in the Charleston, SC and beyond. Let's take a look at some of the highlights that we have to look forward to.

Here at Rick Hendrick BMW, we always look forward to bringing you the latest news regarding upgrades being made to new BMW models. This time around, the automaker released an M Performance Power Kit to give a little extra pizzazz to the F30-generation 335i and 335i xDrive sedans.

For all of you BMW enthusiasts in the greater Charleston area, we have some exciting news for you. As you may have heard, the 2014 BMW 6-Series lineup is on its way, and we have all of the latest details about what to expect.

Starting with the M6 range, models will be available with M Carbon Ceramic Brakes which allows the vehicle to drop 42.8 pounds of unsprung weight. The brakes are also more efficient at dispelling heat quickly...

When BMW set out to design its first all-electric vehicle for the new BMW lineup, it wanted to offer the very best in terms of technology. It also wanted to make EV vehicles more desirable to drivers by developing solutions to improve upon driving ranges and lengthy charging times. As the unveiling of the BMW i3 gets closer, the automaker is releasing some of the details regarding its plan to make its EV model a more suitable choice.

There seem to be several different areas of research that are trending among automakers these days. We've seen increased efforts towards making vehicles more efficient with hybrid engines and other alternative fuel sources, and now another area of focus is centered on the development of models that can drive themselves. Taking innovation to a whole new level, BMW is lining up plans to experiment with this technology over the next few years, with ambitious goals set for each stage of the process.

Growing up, we're sure a lot of you in the greater Charleston area had dreams of what your ideal car would look like after spending hours playing with little plastic models of all shapes and colors. BMW recently decided to make a dream come true for one lucky four-year-old named Eli. This young auto enthusiast got to see his unique ideas transform into a one of a kind model design he could call his own.

The auto blog Jalopnik allows anyone to share...

BMW is going out of its way to paint you a picture of the future, or what it hopes the future will look like at least. If you find yourself passing through NYC 42nd Street and 6th Avenue in particular, you are in for quite the vision. Here at Rick Hendrick BMW we are excited to bring all of you in the greater Charleston area the details about how BMW views the future.

With its crafty marketing concept, BMW is giving pedestrians a glimpse into what...

With all the advanced technology that is being included in the new BMW lineup, it is hard to pick just one feature that stands out the most. However, here at Rick Hendrick BMW Charleston we picked our favorite to be the LTE WiFi, set to be included in future BMW models.

To start the New Year out strong, BMW is celebrating a successful year of sales from 2012. So successful in fact that BMW saw a 39 percent increase in December. Here at Rick Hendrick BMW Charleston, we are excited to see what else our favorite luxury automaker has in store for the future. Until then, we are bringing all of you in the greater Charleston area the latest news about how BMW finished its strongest year.