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The BMW X4 is a favorite model among BMW enthusiasts. The X4 has sold to over 200,000 customers and continues to make an impact in today’s market because of its high performance and agility. The BMW X4 exudes extravagant style and comes with ample personalization options. The interior shows off a trademark blend of robustness and high-class elegance with redesigned sports seats and knee pads. The BMW X4’s state-of-the-art driving assistance systems will not only enhance the way you drive, but also offer optimum comfort and safety. Plus, the BMW Connected personal mobility assistant provides seamless connectivity between each customer’s car and his or her digital lifestyle. There are so many things to explore in the BMW X4! Looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the BMW X4? We welcome you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s BMW of Palm Springs today.

With eye-catching style, the BMW 4 Series is more than just a motorcar. The engineering is exquisite, and the vehicle is a must-experience for all BMW enthusiasts. The 4 Series boasts a wide range of features, but three stand out among the rest. Efficiency – The 4 Series features an impressive fuel economy, getting 34 miles per gallon on the highway. Plus, with innovative Air Breathers, the car is aerodynamic and efficient. Power – The handling and comfort is unparalleled. The BMW TwinPower Turbo engine shows an impressive 320 horsepower and achieves an acceleration rate of 0 to 60 miles per hour in a matter of 4.6 seconds. Design – There’s not a single curve that you won’t notice on the 4 Series. The model is sleek and aggressively toned in the most complementing of ways. Get behind the wheel of the newest BMW 4 Series. Visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s BMW of Palm Springs today.

BMW of Palm Springs hosted its second annual California indiGO Drive4Kids event on December 12, 2017 from 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM to benefit the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation. The event took place at the BMW Performance Center in Thermal, CA, where more than 50 guests raced around the track in high-performance BMWs for over three hours. Participants enjoyed a catered lunch and were treated to complimentary BMW and indiGO giveaways. Drive4Kids guests contributed $22,000 to participate in the event and indiGO Auto Group donated an additional $28,000, for a total of $50,000. 100 percent of what was raised went to the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center. All of the event expenses were covered by indiGO Auto Group and BMW of Palm Springs. “This is our favorite event of the year,” said Todd Blue, indiGO Auto Group Founder and CEO. "We created the indiGO Drive4Kids as a way to support children in need in the communities where we do business, have fun with cars, and connect with our customers in a meaningful way.” indiGO Auto Group held its first Drive4Kids event for Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas in 2012. Mr. Blue introduced the event to the Coachella Valley in 2016 and raised $43,750 for the Bianca Rae Foundation’s Rae of Hope Retreat. This year’s $50,000 donation was presented to the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation, which suppo rts the programs and operations of the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children. The mission of the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children is to counsel physically, sexually, and emotionally abused children, and to focus on prevention, community education and breaking the cycle of generational abuse. No child is ever turned away due to a family’s inability to pay. more Mr. Blue added, “The Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation’s mission is so important to our community. It means so much to everyone at indiGO Auto Group to contribute to an organization that makes a real difference in so many young lives.” Stay up-to-date with indiGO Auto Group events and happenings by following us on Facebook.

Seeking a balance between the ease of everyday driving and the thrill of a powerful engine, BMW has announced the production of an exclusive, limited-run, special-edition model: the BMW M3 CS. The model is a four-door sedan and boasts high performance and ultimate luxury. According to BMW, “With its two mono-scroll turbochargers, charge air cooler, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve timing and Double-VANOS fully variable camshaft timing, the six-cylinder in-line engine takes a clear and consistent aim at the higher echelons of performance, but is equally committed to developing significant torque from low engine speeds and achieving high levels of efficiency.” BMW will be accepting orders for the M3 CS beginning in January 2018 for this special-edition vehicle to be produced in March of next year. The manufacturer plans to create only 1,200 models, making this truly an exclusive sedan. Learn more or order the new BMW M3 CS at indiGO Auto Group’s BMW of Palm Springs today.

BMW continues to make technological advancements that will benefit customers in their daily activities. Recently, BMW adopted the highly integrated Amazon Alexa Now technology for BMW models of many generations. The innovative inclusion of a cloud-based voice service will enable BMW Group customers to access a variety of services, entertainment features and shopping facilities while on the move by simple voice interaction. There is so much the Alexa Now technology can do! “By making this step of integrating Alexa into our models from mid-2018, BMW and MINI will form a more intrinsic part of our customers’ digital lifestyles. Voice control first featured in BMW Group cars many years ago, and we are now enhancing its functionality by adding a digital ecosystem, which will open up all sorts of new possibilities that customers can access quickly, easily and safely from their car,” remarked Dieter May, Senior Vice President Digital Services and Business Models at the BMW Group. With Alexa Now, customers have a wide spectrum of commands they can use. Customers can find out which movies are currently showing at the local cinema, listen to their favorite playlist or find out the weather forecast while on the move. Looking forward to putting Alexa Now to the test in your BMW? We welcome you to visit us here at indiGO Auto Group’s BMW of Palm Springs.

The BMW 2 Series is known to exceed all limits. There’s nothing about the 2 Series that doesn’t scream confidence and athleticism. The BMW 2 Series has raised the bar in premium contact class in terms of dynamic prowess, aesthetic appeal and emotional richness. Discover the upgrades BMW has created in the 2 Series Coupe and Convertible below. Looking forward to getting behind the wheel of a 2 Series BMW model? We encourage you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s BMW of Palm Springs.

BMW continually strives to produce the most technologically advanced products for their drivers to seamlessly connect life at work and home to life on the road. To do this, BMW Connected acts as a user-friendly platform allowing drivers to digitally control and monitor their car’s performance, maintenance needs, and infotainment. The key to success for BMW Connected lies in the portable, digital customer profile—the BMW ID—which allows drivers to receive a highly customized experience. Of the BMW ID, the company explains, “This profile will hold the key to linking a connected vehicle with the customer’s digital world. It comprises a comprehensive, vehicle-independent profile that the user carries with them at all times on their device, allowing them to transfer it to any BMW. It contains all essential information, such as personalized vehicle settings, for example, the customer’s favored office and entertainment services, and mobility patterns. These then automatically become available in the next vehicle the driver uses, providing a highly personalized mobility experience. The profile, and therefore the platform, keep learning with every use and can thus become more and more attuned to the customer, their preferences and their requirements.” The BMW ID technology is available in 28 countries and syncs with the BMW Connected app for Android and iPhone. Interested in discovering everything BMW has to offer? We encourage you to visit us 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.

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 has recently announced that four of its models qualify for California’s High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane use. Also known as the carpool lane, the HOV lane is normally restricted to vehicles carrying more than one person. However, several hybrid and electric vehicles that qualify for a California Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decal are allowed to drive in this traffic-light lane because they are exempt from the occupancy restriction. The 2017 BMW i3 BEV electric car and the i3 REX plug-in hybrid are both eligible for a CAV decal. Additionally, the new 2018 BMW 530e and 530e xDrive models qualify for this same designation. To test drive BMW’s eco-friendly fleet, stop by indiGO Auto Group’s BMW of Palm Springs today.

Sometimes, you’re seeking a practical vehicle when car shopping. Other times, the need for ultimate performance drives your buying decisions. If you’re looking for top speeds and high horsepower, the BMW M Series models will definitely fit the bill. BMW explains, “Packed with power normally reserved for the track, M generates performance unlike anything else. And after four decades of delivering hair-raising thrills, it’s still pushing the limits. But don’t just take our word for it – grip the wheel and elevate your adrenaline rushes to a whole new level.” The M-Series 530i Sedan, with a 2.0 Liter TwinPower turbo inline 4-cylinder engine, reaches 60 miles per hour in a mere 6 seconds, and the vehicle boasts 248 horsepower. For a little quicker acceleration rate, consider the 530i xDrive Sedan, which powers from 0 to 60 in just 5.8 seconds. Jumping to a 6-cylinder 3.0 TwinPower turbo engine, the 540i and 540i xDrive Sedans accelerate from 0 to 60 in just 4.9 and 4.7 seconds respectively, and both have 335 horsepower engines. With 2017 models starting at just $51,700 MSRP, the power of the BMW M-Series could be right at your fingertips! Test drive an M Series today at BMW of Palm Springs.

If you’re just entering the luxury car market, you may be surprised that many top-of-the-line vehicles are more affordable than you once thought. For example, the 2017 Toyota Avalon starts at $33,300. Alternatively, the luxury BMW 3-Series starts at a comparable $33,450. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a starting price of $30,395, while the 4-door BMW X begins at $33,100 – a minimal difference. Why not make the jump to luxury? BMW X1 Deemed a Sport Activity Vehicle, the X1 provides power, sporty looks, and ample storage space. The 228 horsepower engine offers an acceleration rate of zero to sixty in a mere 6.3 seconds. The 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission brings balance to the acceleration and fuel consumption ratio. Bonus? The BMW X1 was awarded the IIHS Safety Pick designation with an Advanced Front-Crash Avoidance rating. BMW 320i Sedan Boasting 71 miles to the gallon, the 320i Sedan is fast and eco-friendly. It has a stunning design, a powerful engine, and perfect balance. The 180 horsepower 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine works to get you from point A to point B efficiently and stylishly. Upgrade with advanced technology and safety features to create a car completely customized to your needs. To test drive the X1 or 320i Sedan today, stop by indiGO Auto Group's BMW of Palm Springs.