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When you drive an extraordinary vehicle like a BMW, you want to make sure it continues to give you that special performance drive after drive. And when you do your own repairs, the best way to keep your BMW running beautifully in Portland is to use genuine BMW parts from the Parts Center at BMW Portland.

Why is it important to use genuine BMW parts? The short answer: quality.

The longer answer: aftermarket parts can be a bit of a mystery in terms of quality. But genuine BMW parts are made specifically to match your BMW vehicle's quality.

. @BMW X3 is sporty, handsome, safe and reliable. And it's our 2017 Best Luxury Compact SUV for Families winner. https://t.co/JlWfx5FPc0 pic.twitter.com/BmR0MMKje2

— U.S. News Cars (@USNewsCars) March 14, 2017

Finding the perfect family vehicle doesn't mean giving up a luxurious ride. Case in point, the 2017 BMW X3. U.S. News & World Report recently determined that the X3 is the Best Luxury Compact SUV for Families winner. This is an impressive overall SUV, but here are a few highlights your family can look forward to in Portland.

When you pull your BMW onto the road in Portland, rev your powerful engine, and tighten your grip on the steering wheel... does your performance match your excitement? Maybe you feel like you're not handling as well as you used to, or the drive feels just a little less smooth. Don't worry, you're not losing your edge or skill. It could just be that you need new tires.

Tires are key to your performance. Is it time for a new set? Ask yourself:

• Are my tires going bald? When tread wears down, your tires can't grip…

Improvements for two BMW models - BMW 3 series, 2 series earn top award https://t.co/cjgLqCv66E

— IIHS (@IIHS_autosafety) January 17, 2017

When performance is the name of the game but safety is the priority, why drive anything other than a BMW in Portland? Take the risk out of a thrilling drive by getting behind the wheel of the 2017 BMW 2 Series coupe or 2017 BMW 3 Series sedan. The 2 Series and 3 Series have both earned the Top Safety Pick Plus rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

How did the 2 Series and 3…

Driving a brand new BMW is an exhilarating experience. One that you wish could keep happening over and over and over. But frequently buying a new BMW simply isn't feasible. There is a way you can upgrade to the newest BMW every few years in Portland: a new BMW lease.

Leasing a new BMW vehicle provides you with plenty of benefits. First of all, you only pay for the term of your lease, which is usually two to three years. That means you don't end up paying the full amount of your BMW. Plus, monthly lease payments tend…

The 2017 @BMWUSA 7 Series boasts serious luxury cred as our Luxury Car of the Year! #CarsBestOf https://t.co/2iyQ2v9ckT pic.twitter.com/YhQRIdQXQs

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) January 11, 2017

The prowess of BMW on the Portland roads isn't slowing down... much like a BMW vehicle itself. The 2017 BMW 7 Series further exemplifies the dominance of BMW, having been awarded the 2017 Luxury Car of the Year title by Cars.com.

You'll fall in love with every aspect of the 7 Series. The new Carbon Core has reduced its weight, and also lowers its center of…

Recently, it was announced that the 6-cylinder inline BMW M Performance TwinPower Turbo engine earned Wards "10 Best Engines" Award. BMW continues to be the all-time leader in WardsAuto 10 Best Engine awards, having been awarded 33 trophies since 1995 – with the legendary inline-6 leading the way.

 

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BMW of North America recently revealed that the ChargeNow by EVgo programs – including ChargeNow DC Fast –are expanding to more than 50 metro areas across the United States. Once completed, the expansion will provide over 92 percent of BMW i3, i8 and iPerformance owners in the United States the chance to enroll in and make use of of a program that has been tailored to their vehicle.

 

A photo posted by BMW (@bmwusa) on Dec 29, 2016 at 5:46pm PST

The way society functions is changing rapidly with the continued developments of technology, and even the automotive industry is feeling its affects. Competition to discover new ways for people to experience traveling is thick among automakers, and the result are many revolutionary products that give a glimpse into the future. For BMW, that model is none other than the Vision Next 100.

Last stop of the Iconic Impulses Tour: Los Angeles. Be sure to see the #BMW VISION NEXT 100 before the tour ends this weekend. #next100 pic.twitter.com/xIspjzt5ti

— BMW (@BMW) October 12, 2016

The 2016 BMW i8 is an otherworldly automobile, particularly under the hood. With four-seats, carbon fiber construction, a mid-mounted three-cylinder engine, two transmissions and a pair of electric motors, the i8 represents auto engineering on the edge of envelope. But according to a new review in AutoGuide, the i8 is a glimpse at the not-so-distant future of hybrid performance supercars.

A lot of cars on the road today claim to have a unique or cutting edge drivetrain, but with the i8, it’s absolutely true. Sitting midbody is a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine paired...