There’s Something Very Special About the BMW M4 GTS

If you’re a fan of BMW M Performance, then you’re probably familiar with the special edition models that have been released for the M3 model range, but now the BMW M4 models are about to see a special edition BMW M4 GTS, and if the track footage is any indication, it’s going to be spectacular. With only 700 units planned for production, there’s more than one aspect to the M4 GTS that qualifies it as ‘special.’ Check out some footage below of the M4 GTS testing its mettle at the BMW M Performance Center to get…

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All-Electric, All-BMW—the i3

For any eco-conscious drivers with luxury inclinations out there, your options are getting a lot more prevalent, but one vehicle you definitely need to shortlist is the BMW i3. It’s got a pure-electric range of 81 miles per charge without the range extender, and with it, the i3 can receive a total range of 150 miles, so you’ll be pretty much unstoppable.

 

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BMW Works its Automotive Wizardry for All-New 2016 X5 xDrive40e

 

Never one to settle, it seems to us at BMW of Anchorage that our esteemed German automaker is once again testing the limits of the vehicular universe. And this time, it's doing so with the spanking-new 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e, its very first plug-in hybrid SUV.

 

Wondering what went into the creation of the crossover? Then pair up with Cars.com critic, Kelsey Mays, in the clip below. His assessment of the X5 xDrive40e is as follows:

In many ways, the engine of the X5 xDrive40e is alone worth the price of admission. Teaming a turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder…

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New 328i xDrive Sports Wagon Hauls Like an SUV, Drives Like a 3-Series, Says AutoGuide.com

There's much to like about the current crop of crossover SUVs, particularly in a region where all-wheel-drive is essential. But a true sports car experience with SUV qualities - like massive gear-hauling capabilities and all-weather readiness is available for the discerning driver. AutoGuide.com recently took the new 2016 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon out for a spin.

BMW's 328i Sports Wagon has a sports car's soul, but with room for a lot of junk in the trunk. Under the hood a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine gets the wagon from 0-60 mph in six seconds...

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Auto Trader UK Gets Acquainted with All-New 2016 BMW 7 Series

 

If you've never previously considered owning a full-size luxury sedan, the all-new 2016 BMW 7 Series might just be the one to change your mind. Simply put, the allure of this auto is undeniable.

 

Of course, we at BMW of Anchorage wouldn't make such a statement without also providing the facts to back it. And here today to help us do just that is Auto Trader UK Senior Road Tester, Paul Bond. Get his take on the transformed 7 Series by watching the video below:

Just beneath the hood of the entry-level 740i trim, a most dazzling drivetrain…

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Meet the 2017 Alpina B7 xDrive

Yesterday, BMW announced the all-new 2017 ALPINA B7 xDrive due to debut in the United States in the fall. Offering "precision dynamics, effortless performance and comfort at the highest level," it is the third generation of ALPINA models based on the 7 Series.

The aggressive yet elegant exterior aesthetic is complemented by a luxurious and feature-packed interior...

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A Hot New Face to Arrive in Anchorage in the Spring: the BMW M2 Coupe

 

While the BMW lineup does offer a stunning collection of available options to drivers in Anchorage, none of them are quite like this newest kid to join the family.

Released this week at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the new BMW M2 may take design cues from its past siblings--like the 1 Series M coupe and the more recent BMW M 235i--but it brings a whole personality that is distinctly its own. The curving and windswept body work invoke images of an aggressive sea breeze. But the engine roar reminds you that this thing is all…

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Twice as much fun

 

There are so many great idioms for the number two: two peas in a pod, two of a kind, it takes two to tango, and two shakes of a lamb's tail, but here at BMW of Anchorage we would like to see one make the list. Wouldn't it be nice to hear someone say "Two BMW models are better than one"? If it's true, shouldn't people start using that phrase? It definitely is true of any new BMW model, but especially the BMW M Series because when you have two of them side by side, the…

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