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M Performance Series Videos

 BMW has posted a couple videos of its high-performance M series models—the M3 coupe and M6 sedan—outfitted with a range of accessories from its M Performance accessories. MotorAuthority has an article fleshing out the details known about the M series models.

What we do know is that the M3 and M5 M Performance models have only been announced for the UK market.
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Note, just this week BMW also announced some new M Performance accessories for the regular 3-Series and 5-Series sedans and these are available here in the U.S. Let's hope these M Performance M3 and M5 models make it as well.

BMW to Produce Low-Cost EV

BMW is partnering with TUM to create an inexpensive electric vehicle (EV), reports Wired:

Right now, electric vehicles are relatively large, incredibly heavy and overly expensive. Which means the people that would benefit the most – those confined to cities – aren’t particularly clamoring for the Nissan Leaf, Ford Focus Electric or one of Tesla’s offerings. BMW AG and the Technical University of Munich recognize this and are putting 10.8 million euros provided by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research into finding a more cost-effective, mass-market solution.

The first concept out of the joint research project, dubbed Visio.M, is the MUTE prototype, which acts as the jumping off point for future vehicles. Visio.M aims to pack an electric motor capable of deliver 15 kW of juice, weigh around 880 pounds sans battery, and meet the European L7e regulation category for small electric vehicles.

While the MUTE won’t see production, it’s the first step towards offering an inexpensive, fully electric car for the masses – something that should slot in nicely below the more upmarket BMW i3 due out late next year.

Remember the Chiefs

The Johnstown Chiefs may be gone, but their legacy may be coming back to take another shot at junior hockey: http://tribune-democrat.com/local/x1344829629/Another-shot-at-hockey

To celebrate the redesign of the BMW 3 Series, we’re hosting a cocktail salon on Tuesday, April 17th 5:00-8:00 PM


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Local high school to host benefit for Haitian refugees

Conemaugh Township HS is hosting an alumni basketball tournament to benefit a mission trip to help Haitian refugees in the Bahamas. Check out the story at the Daily American

The BMW i Project: Rethinking Conventional Design

The BMW i Project rethinks conventional automobile design, makes futurism a reality:

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/1202_bmw_project_i_becomes_reality/index.html