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Hendrick BMW Northlake, serving Charlotte, NC, is proud to share that BMW is spreading its automotive arm across new markets. Specifically, the automaker has announced plans to invest a total of $261 million to build a new factory in Brazil.

Why Brazil? you might inquire. For starters, the region's auto market is rapidly growing, proving adequate stomping grounds for global brands looking to expand. What's more, Brazil is looking towards an immediate future…

Perhaps you've heard that BMW is set to split its venerable BMW 3 Series line right down the middle? If you're nodding in agreement, then Hendrick BMW Northlake has a feeling you'll be eager to know what we have to share. The dedicated automaker has released further details for the line that will encompass half of the previous 3 Series: the freshly-badged BMW 4 Series.

Taking the former 3 Series coupe, convertible…

Enthusiasts in the Charlotte, NC area know that BMW likes to design its vehicles with consumers' active lifestyles in mind. So it should come as no surprise to hear that the automaker has come up with a special-edition BMW X1 sports activity vehicle that will help drivers take outdoor enjoyment to the next level.

That's right. Hendrick BMW Northlake is talking about the BMW X1 Power Ride Edition. If you couldn't guess from…

BMW engineers have come up with a new 7 Series model that will mark the automaker's 25^th anniversary of using the venerable BMW V12 engine. This special-edition model will be of epic proportions to celebrate the epic event.

Only 15 lucky drivers will get their hands on the ultra-limited BMW 760 Li. With an asking price of $160,000, the performance it produces is worth every dime. Packed with a 6.0-liter Twin…

Hendrick BMW Northlake is glad to see that BMW is not only evolving its automotive products but the means by which those products are made as well.  BMW installed a new age-friendly assembly line that included adjustable work benches, wooden floors, and other alterations. They then brought in older workers and put them to the test against younger ones.

Luxury brands like BMW rely more on manual skill than other high-volume manufactures. With this all…

Since 2003, the sharp BMW X3 SAV lineup has offered BMW patrons all the adaptability of a crossover with a bit of added sporty spirit. Now, the automaker is set to expand its X3 family with a new entry-level, efficient option for Europe: the BMW X3 sDrive 18d.

The X3 sDrive 18d is one of the most efficient crossovers offered in the market today and was designed with economical and ecological motives in mind. It…

A major misunderstanding between a new BMW consumer and his local BMW service center in South Africa quickly elevated to such extremes that the two parties are scheduled to present their cases to the High Court by early September. We hope you find it as amusing as we do… And, before we begin, allow Hendrick BMW Northlake of Charlotte, NC to say: We side with the consumer.

The sordid tale begins with a simple repair…

BMW rentals will be available in the U.S. starting this month. Across the continent, BMW rentals are a popular item, available by the hour, day or week. BMW Financial Services will be rolling out a pilot program for short-term BMW rentals at a dealership in Manhattan. The program is officially coined BMW On Demand USA. And, the initial fleet of new BMW models available for short-term rental in New York will be 100 328i…

You know the feisty BMW 3.0-liter inline six engine, luxury drivers across the world are so crazy for? Well, it looks like the Bavarian automaker might just be readying themselves to introduce a new model with an engine about half that size.

Bear in mind all of this has yet to be confirmed by BMW themselves. However, trusted source Autocar contends luxury drivers with less discerning power requirements have a new FWD BMW model…

Hendrick BMW Northlake, located conveniently at 10720 Northlake Auto Plaza Blvd. Charlotte, NC would like to unofficially introduce you to a man by the name of  Alex Zanardi. Maybe you've previously heard of him. He snagged two CART championship titles in North America, back in the late '90s. He also met great, and might we add sustained, success competing in Formula One.

Then tragedy struck. Over a decade ago, Zanardi lost both of his…