The phrase goes that "sharing is caring," so we can't help but imagine that German luxury auto brand BMW and Beoing Co. (known for its production of commercial airlines, defense systems, etc.) are getting along quite swimmingly. The two companies have recently joined forces to perform research surrounding carbon fiber recycling, as well as share new manufacturing knowledge and explore new automation opportunities.

Have you heard about the BMW DriveNow program? A new car-sharing program based in San Francisco, CA, DriveNow offers shareable new BMW electric vehicles for excellent rates and a small membership fee. Though its' only located in San Francisco right now as far as the U.S. is concerned, there are several branches active in Germany as well. The DriveNow fleet in San Fran currently consists of 70 fully-electric ActiveE vehicles located at ten DriveNow stations. Of course, the program could expand its reach across the U.S. if it's successful in the Golden State.

Europe may not be the best place to find a job at the moment, due to its poor financial state, but that doesn't mean that its citizens will take any offer on the table. They too have particular ideas about the best places to work, and one of those places happens to be with German automaker BMW.

The auto experts at BMW are realizing that fewer young people are interested in owning, or even driving, vehicles. As teens find new ways to communicate through social media channels, they don't always have to travel to see their friends. And, who wants the high cost of owning an automobile at such a young age, anyway? Instead, many teens and young adults choose to take more cost-efficient transportation or simply wait a few years to invest in a vehicle.

The number 6 is about to get a whole lot cooler here at Germain BMW of Naples, with the release of two special edition new BMW models in January. Namely, an X6 Performance Edition and a 6 Series Coupe Frozen Silver Edition. About 100 copies of each will be produced, as follows.

50 xDrive50i and 50 of the xDrive35i. Priced at $81,695 and $92,895 respectively, each will receive the following enhancements...

As if getting to drive your BMW to work every day isn't reward enough for all of your hard work, we want to take a second to remind you about some of the other things BMW does to make your life a little easier. And it doesn't matter which car you drive - from a utility vehicle like the X6 to a small and efficient coupe like the...

Remember that time we told you that BMW was counting on the 328i xDrive to boost sales of the new 3 Series lineup? Well, the numbers are in after its first full month of sales and the Germain BMW of Naples team is here to tell you that the all-wheel drive variant of this well-loved sedan most certainly did not disappoint.

But BMW dealerships around the country did more than sell a few of the...

It seems like we barely recover from one natural disaster and another one hits, right? It's exhausting, and at times, a bit overwhelming, but through all of the damage of hurricanes like Sandy, Irene, and Katrina, we've seen so many amazing people step up to help, and that gives us an incredibly strong sense of hope. It's not just people, either - large companies like BMW have stepped forward, doing what they can...

The advent of three-cylinder engine power is upon us, Naples area drivers. Many automakers have brought the fuel-efficient technology to drivers in Europe, but it's only just starting to cross the pond. We can think of one domestic automaker (hint: rhymes with cord) that has announced a three-cylinder version of one of its most popular models. It appears that our favorite German automaker is doing the same - except, knowing BMW, we're sure it...

On its website, BMW explains, "Before you step into a BMW, we do our best to make sure you can walk away from one."¹ In other words: the Bavarian automaker doesn't want you behind the wheel of a car that won't keep you safe while you're there. Every model in the Germain BMW of Naples showroom is more than just an Ultimate Driving Machine - it's the ultimate safety machine, too...