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New decade, new destinations. Whether it’s room and comfort, ease and connectivity or freedom and flair you want, BMW offers the perfect road trip. [gallery link="none" size="medium" ids="145,147,144"] For confidence that never takes a detour, the original Sports Utility Vehicle® BMW X5 prepares you for an incredible journey. With plenty of room, comfort and connectivity for a great family road trip, the X5 offers pure performance. Feel the power, from the inline 6-cylinder in the X5 sDrive40i and xDrive40i, to the M-tuned 523hp V-8 of the BMW X5 M50i. The X5’s 22” wheels and advanced handling spell smooth. Integrated displays, easy infotainment, advanced protection, evolved safety systems and Laserlight LED headlights give you supreme assurance and control. Families and friends will love the openness of 72.3 cubic feet of cargo space and big sky view from the Panoramic Moonroof. [gallery link="none" size="medium" ids="148,150,151"] The BMW 3 Series drives the legacy of the iconic sports sedan forward. This series brings power and agility in its seventh generation. You’ll feel exhilarating acceleration with up to 382hp in the M340i. Light, low aerodynamic design, perfected suspension and class-defining handling hallmark all BMW 3 Series. Slip inside 3 Series luxury and comfort. The new BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant gives you complete convenient control over settings, navigation and entertainment systems. You’ll arrive to your road trip destination relaxed in matchless presence to your next destination. [gallery link="none" size="medium" ids="142,143,141"] For a trip that embodies maximum excitement, 2020 BMW Z4 Roadster delivers in spades. Feel the wind wisp by in this 254hp, 0-60mph in 5.2-second ride. Brilliantly engineered with near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, the Z4’s wider stance, M-inspired character and aerodynamic efficiency liberate performance. Sport seating wraps around you and the electric soft top can be closed in 10 seconds at speeds up to 31mph. The standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional provides great control and connectivity. Enjoy driving with style and open-air freedom. Schedule a test drive to find the ultimate driving machine for you at indiGO Auto Group’s BMW of Palm Springs.

M Performance Parts now enhance the already-sporty M240i coupe for drivers seeking a more athletic look for their vehicles. An Alpine White exterior of the model is coupled with carbon fiber or black details to provide a striking contrast. BMW describes, “The athletic look of the compact sports coupé is highlighted especially by the large 19 inch light alloy wheels, fitted with 225/35 R19 (front) and 245/30 R19 (rear) mixed tires. The high-quality double-spoke forged wheels are finished in bicolor Orbit Grey and have a diamond polished visible side; at the front the special edition features aerodynamic parts consisting of air guides, splitter and bumper front section, whose spoiler lip is finished in matte black. The radiator grille including kidney grille bars is also in black. The partly painted rear diffuser and a carbon-fiber rear spoiler add to the car’s expressive appeal. Here, too, carbon fiber and black colors create an impressive contrast to the car’s white paintwork.” Additionally, the M Performance edition contains a 340 horsepower inline 6-cylinder engine with M Performance TwinPower Turbo Technology that jets from zero to sixty in 4.4 seconds. Two transmission options are available—a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed Steptronic sports—to meet the needs of any driver. You won’t want to miss a test drive in this powerful special edition M240i. Shop the new M240i M Performance Edition beginning July 2017 at indiGO Auto Group's BMW of Palm Springs.

BMW recently announced that they’ve developed BMW CarData, which enables the various systems in your vehicle to communicate with you and your mechanic, offering a more customized experience at the service shop. Using data from your vehicle, your car can be serviced with precision. Plus, when the system communicates with the mechanic, problems can be anticipated before a breakdown. Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, MINI, Rolls-Royce, BMW Motorrad, Customer Engagement and Digital Business Innovation BMW Group, said, “MW CarData will take the connectivity of our vehicles to a new dimension. Our BMW ConnectedDrive customers will be able to take advantage of new, innovative and customized third-party services in a quick and easy manner. Protecting vehicle data is part of our understanding of premium in the highly-connected vehicle. This is what customers expect from us. In this way, we are allowing customers to decide what happens with their data. This is precisely the philosophy behind BMW CarData.” Eventually, this data can be used for more precise insurance premium calculations and even more expert mechanical repairs. Learn more about BMW’s CarData system at BMW of Palm Springs.