2012 BMW 3 Series – Options and Packages

BMW of North America just released information on the pricing, options and packages for the new 2012 BMW 3 Series. As we announced before, the base price of the 2012 328i Sedan is $34,900 and the 335i Sedan is $42,400.

The 3 Series now includes standards features such as 6.5" display with iDrive controller, Bluetooth connectivity, USB/iPod interface, 8-Speed Automatic Transmission, Automatic Start/Stop, Dynamic Driving Control with ECO PRO Mode…

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Rumor: BMW M135i with 320 hp

Along with the BMW M550d, BMW plans to introduce next year a new M-tuned vehicle: BMW M135i. The information came from a BMW dealership presentation that took place in Netherlands indicating that the M135i will be built on the new 1 Series Hatchback platform.
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2012 BMW 3 Series to be offered in 4 variants

Back in October, BMW unveiled the latest generation 3 Series. The high-volume seller 3 Series will go on sale in 2012, starting with the sedan variant.

The F30 3 Series Sedan will be offered with three "design lines": Modern, Luxury and Sport. The "standard" 328i model will command $35,775, an increase of just $300 over the outgoing model, while the high-end 335i will sell for $43,275, or $350 more than the previous generation…

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BMW ECO PRO

Writer Richard Aucock publishes an interesting article on a new and green technology from BMW: ECO PRO. Introduced with the 2012 BMW 1 Series, the new driving mode called ECO PRO can be utilized whilst driving in everyday traffic. ECO PRO mode is activated by what is called the 'Driving Experience Control' switch. The ECO PRO mode is standard in the new 1 series and 3 Series, and to the four and six cylinder models…

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BMW Lightens the Load with Carbon Fiber

Perhaps one of the biggest factors in acceleration is a vehicle's weight. The bigger it is, the more the engine has to work to push it. That's why true performance enthusiasts drool when hearing the words carbon fiber, as the lightweight material has been known for giving vehicles the speedy kick that they desire.

To this extent, it makes perfect sense that BMW would invest in the material for use in its lineup…

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What's in store for the BMW 3 Series in 2012?

In case you haven't heard, the BMW 3 Series is in for a redesign as we head into the 2012 model year, and no one is more excited than everyone here at Hendrick BMW. 3 Series models are set to gain more standard features and an all-around redesign to both their interior and exterior. Such an overhaul would normally mean a big price hike to pay for the work that's been done, but…

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