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Service and app purchases are now easier than ever to obtain with BMW's available in-vehicle store. The first of its kind in the automotive world, this unique shop, accessible through BMW's ConnectedDrive system, gives owners the ability to buy several car services from the comfort of the driver's seat and take advantage of their features in a matter of minutes.

With the year almost over, publications everywhere are scrambling to reveal some of their top picks for 2014. Popular automotive magazine Top Gear is no exception and we're pleased to announce that they have chosen the BMW i8 as their Car of the Year! Offering first-class performance and high-end luxury all in an attractive, stylish package, the i8 is the hybrid plug-in of your dreams.

Hydrogen-powered cars are on the rise in the automotive industry, with Volkswagen and Toyota in the process of developing their own. As of now, one of the only ones offered on the market is the Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, which is currently available exclusively in California. However, it's now being said that BMW may be jumping on the bandwagon with their upcoming i5 model.

BMW's high-end hybrid, the i8, has earned extraordinary praise since it landed on the market and now to impress the masses even more, the brand is reportedly working on an all-new performance model of the popular car. Coined the i8s, the high-powered sports car will allegedly have a significant increase in horsepower compared to the standard i8.

A BMW 3 Series isn't typically designed for a rally competition, but that's exactly where drivers Alari-Uku Heldna and Pritt Koik recently took their Bimmer in an attempt to take first place at this year's Viru Rally in Estonia. A rear-wheel-drive car in an all- or front-wheel-drive competition, the BMW was out of place; however, it held its own, blazing through the trails.

Soon you'll be able to give your BMW i8 the ultimate makeover with the upcoming release of German Special Customs' iTRON styling kit! This unique pack of accessories gives your BMW a flashy, futuristic look that separates it from the rest of the i8 clan.

Sharing the road with big rigs is a part of driving, and whether we like it or not, there's always going to be one somewhere along the highway. By following simple guidelines, drivers can easily avoid putting themselves in a dangerous position when approaching a big rig, but if you're not familiar with the rules of the road, you may not be so lucky.

Want to keep tabs on your BMW plug-in? Don't worry, Apple's got you covered. The highly anticipated Apple Watch has finally been introduced to the public and we've learned that the new high-tech component is compatible with BMW's i3 and i8 models. The watch allows owners to keep track of their car's information, including its battery levels, while on the go, providing around-the-clock accessibility when needed.

The all-new BMW Z4 replacement is on its way, and to get people talking about its upcoming debut, the brand has officially released information about the convertible's powertrain offerings. Longtime fans of the automaker will be happy to know the fresh replacement will be outfitted with a six-cylinder engine, giving the sports car the power it needs to go up against other competitor's in its segment.

BMW unveiled their one-of-a-kind, one-off Concours d'Elegance Edition model at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Saturday, August 16, and received an exceptional amount of praise for its exclusive features. Attendees from all over gathered to admire the special edition luxury car, which was ultimately auctioned off at the annual event.