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A full-size sedan sure to tick most every box on your new car checklist, there's quite clearly a whole lot to love about the all-new 2016 BMW 7 Series.

"Like what?" you ask.

Well, for that answer, we'd like to now turn it over to Autotrader pundit, Jabari Jones. His evaluation of the 7 Series is available in the video below:

There are two distinctive drivetrain options available for the 7 Series. The first, a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder, is standard with the entry-level 740i and is good for a glorious 320 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of…

A midsize luxury SUV wholly unlike most of its contemporaries, the spanking-new 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e sure is a stunner.

And, apparently, we at BMW of Des Moines aren't the only ones who feel this way.

As it turns out, we can now count Cars.com critic, Kelsey Mays, among the fast-growing list of X5 xDrive40e proponents. Follow along with his video review below to get a closer look:

Coupling a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a built-in electric motor and battery pack, the X5 xDrive40e is rated at a robust 308 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque…

If you've heard about the new 2016 BMW M2 in Urbandale, you probably want to know more. Or, you want to know everything you possibly can about this stunning new luxury sport coupe. Fortunately, you're in just the right place for it.

Top specs for the new BMW M2 coupe:

• 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine
• 365 horsepower and 343 pound-feet of torque
• 0 - 60 time: 4.2 seconds when equipped with the automatic transmission
• Curb weight: just about 3,000 pounds
• Available in the greater Des Moines area in the spring of 2016

When was the last time your daily driver gave you a thrill, a genuine jolt to the heart and mind?

If it's been awhile, then allow us at BMW of Des Moines to introduce you to a ride that'll no doubt reinvigorate your day-to-day. It's the 2015 BMW 3 Series, and your first look at it is available right here:

All members of the 3 Series family are outrageously athletic, none more so than the top-of-the-line 335i. Spurred by a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder, this beautiful brute boasts 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. Both manual…

When it comes to fuel-efficient cars -- you know, the kind that earn a highly commendable 37 mpg -- they kind of get a bad rap for accommodations. Sure, there are green-driving compacts out there, but with BMW's modern powertrains, you can be earning those high numbers in something as spacious as it is green.

The BMW 3 Series, for instance, boasts generous passenger space with plenty of headroom and legroom no matter where you're…

Very fun video to share here today as the incredibly pleasurable BMW M4 coupe was lent to a legendary toy car maker recently for a day on the track. And what happened next was pure automotive joy. Have a look for yourself, below.

Isn't that a beautiful coupe? An athletic wheelbase, sharp design lines, and a forward sloping stance all combine to give this model that sinister appearance. But of course, it not only…

Have you ever wished that you could've majored in horsepower?  Or, gotten your PhD in power drifting?  Well, with BMW, it's time to head back to class -- and this time the courses you've always wanted are in-session.  BMW has opened an all-new Performance Driving Center in Thermal, CA and we, here at BMW of Des Moines, are challenging you to check it out.  Click on the video below to take a sneak-peek…

When we think superior exterior styling, we don't think headlights and taillights.  Because in most cases, while crucial car elements, they often are bulky, energy-wasting eye sores---that is, until now. BMW went back to drawing board and amped up their styling efforts with the new OLED technology.

OLED is just a fancy acronym for efficiency and innovative design. These dinosaur spine looking lights use a fraction of the power than normal lights. They also…

What sort of innovations do you put on par with the creation of the internet? The microwave? The airplane? The mp3 player? Sliced bread?

Well, BMW is equating the advent of the world wide web with the mass production of the all-electric vehicle, and the company is driving its point home with a very humorous and poignant commercial featuring "What is internet, anyway?!" superstars Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel. This is the TV journalists' first…

Perfectly melding the best aspects of performance and sedan models, the BMW M5 is an incredibly desirable model. See it in action below.

Isn't that impressive? That massive performance capability is provided by a 4.4-Liter M-specific, TwinPower Turbo V8 engine which produces a hugely responsive 560 horsepower. Other attractive features include a luxurious interior; highlighted by concierge services, premium materials, and excellent tech features like the BMW iDrive system with new Touchpad Controller…