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BMW's entrance into the electric vehicle and hybrid markets has been a successful one, with the launch of two lavish, fuel-efficient models: the BMW i3 and i8. Since their arrival in 2014, each car has been praised for its performance and fuel economy, but even though they're hot commodities, BMW has confirmed we won't see a third model added to the i roster until 2020.

Following months of anticipation, the Apple Watch is finally set to debut on the market on April 24, and when it does, BMW's i Remote will be the first car app compatible with the smartwatch. The easy-to-use app, which gives BMW i3 and i8 owners the ability to check on the status of their car while on the go, will serve as a great addition to the Apple Watch, jump starting the integration of cars and smartwatches.

The all-new BMW safety car slated to debut in MotoGP is none other than a menacing, black M4 Coupe. Dramatic in appearance, the incoming safety car is a far stretch from the past cars BMW has designed for the championship, which were primarily white with multi-color stripes. New key features have also made their way onto the safety coupe for 2015, improving its capabilities and overall performance. BMW's inner dark side shines through with the latest M4 Coupe safety car.

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.

Move over Mercedes, because there's a new head honcho in town. BMW has officially knocked Mercedes off its thrown and has been crowned the U.S. luxury sales leader for 2014. The company sold a total of 339,738 units, beating Mercedes by a margin of 9,347 cars. With its premier selection of high-end, pristine models, it's not hard to see why BMW is the current champ in the luxury segment.

It's true that family traditions come in many shapes and forms; however, we don't believe any are as cool as the Caccavo family's. The mother, father and son trio have recently made a name for themselves due to their obsession with the BMW 5 Series. Each family member owns their very own second-generation model, creating a "family of fives" within their family of three.

Hate parking your car? Well, you may no longer have to if you purchase a BMW in the future. The German automaker recently developed a brand-new automated feature that will allow your BMW to park itself. Appropriately called Remote Valet Parking Assistant, the high-tech system, which is currently being tested on the BMW i3, could bring an end to driver-assisted parking, changing the automotive world for the better.

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.