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Here at BMW of Des Moines, our dealership has been positively abuzz with news about the new BMW XM for the better part of the year. Of course, as the most BMW Brand’s most powerful new production model, it’s only natural for there to be considerable excitement surrounding the new BMW XM. But now there’s extra cause for celebration, as this dynamic new Sports Activity Vehicle recently claimed the record for its segment in the grueling ascent of Pikes Peak.

If you drove a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) BMW, how would you keep it running and looking 'like new'?   For one soccer mom, it meant having her muddy kids take a cab home.  How far would you go?  Check out the video below to see what we're talking about.

With a Certified Pre-Owned BMW, your car will feel, look, and ride 'like new.'  Each CPO has gone through a rigorous inspection to ensure that its…

Whatever your expectations for BMW performance in Urbandale, IA, prepare for them to be shattered.

Because with the new line of BMW M performance parts & accessories at BMW of Des Moines, you can create more than just the ultimate driving machine. You can create your own, personalized BMW with the optimal power, handling, and look for your lifestyle. Check out this fully-loaded BMW M4 as it races around its own concrete playground.

Any new BMW…

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…

This couple did.

Don't let life catch you by surprise. With BMW ConnectedDrive services and apps available in the BMW X3 models, you have professional assistance and quick-response technology at your…

BMW of Des Moines, as well as our preferred automaker, is dedicated to giving drivers the vehicle they want. When you get into the performance end of things, however, tailoring a vehicle to your needs sometimes requires a bit of finesse. That's why BMW offers a configurator on models such as the M4 Coupe.

By using the configurator, you can select a variety of add on packages to give your M4 even more "oomph…

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…