The BMW name hasn’t exactly been an easy one for many people to wrap their heads around. Some mistakenly believe that the “B” in the name stands for “British” or a myriad of other nations, but the truth is a little less direct than that. BMW is actually a German automaker with over a hundred years of history producing cars, motorcycles, and other types of engines.
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One of the great things about BMW their straightforward naming scheme. It’s not a list of city, animal, or landmark names, they use numbers that correspond to vehicle size! Looking at the 2021 BMW X1, you know it is the smallest BMW crossover. One reason crossovers are so popular is because they offer more cargo space than sedans in the same class size. But how much does the smallest BMW crossover have? Continue reading or come see one at Cardenas BMW in Harlingen, Texas to find out!
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BMW isn’t short on crossovers, with the X series spanning almost every available crossover SUV class in the industry. It all starts with the BMW X1, the smallest crossover from the automaker. The X1 has been in production since 2009, meaning the model has survived a full decade. But does the 2021 BMW X1 come with any new features? Continue reading to find out, or see it in-person at Cardenas BMW in Harlingen, Texas!
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Can you imagine having a BMW delivered to your home? You don’t have to imagine it. If you want to buy a car, you can have one delivered to you so you can test drive or keep it. If it seems too good to be true, it is not. To help people stay safe during the Coronavirus pandemic, Cardenas BMW has a system in place where we can drive a car to you and sanitize it. Combine this with shopping online and you don’t need to leave your couch to get a new BMW!
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One of the newest innovations in driving technology is the head-up display. Sometimes called a heads-up display instead, it’s a technology that allows a driver to minimize distractions and process driving data faster while on the road. You will usually see it on premium trims or luxury cars, but there’s a good chance it will become a more common sight in the near future. So how does it work? Continue reading to learn more about the technology.
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Owning a BMW, your car almost certainly has a leather interior. Have you ever thought about how to keep it up? If you don’t want to pay someone else to clean your leather seats and dashboard panels, you can do it yourself. Not only does it save money, but it also gives you a better appreciation for what you have. Continue reading for some tips to help you learn to care for your own leather car interior.
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There’s nothing like the feeling of cleaning your car windows to optimum clarity, except for maybe cleaning your glasses, if you wear them. If you take your car to a car wash you usually don’t have to worry about cleaning the outside, but you should know how to clean the inside yourself. Continue reading for 3 tips on cleaning the inside of your car’s windows.
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The end of the year is a big time for traditions like seeing holiday lights, decorations, sitting on Santa’s lap, and so much more, but they won’t be the same this year. With the pandemic continuing to change the way we go about our favorite traditions, here are some ideas for how you can celebrate your winter holidays of choice this year!
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Have you ever put together an emergency kit for your vehicle? There’s no better time than now, because if you find yourself in an emergency situation unprepared, you will regret it. So make a plan now to build your own vehicle emergency kit using the following tips.
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Don’t make the mistake of thinking that just because the BMW X5 is a BMW that it is just a large luxury SUV with no ruggedness behind it. You would be surprised to see just how well the 2020 BMW X5 does off-roading after sitting inside and admiring the luxurious features. Continue reading to find out how well the BMW X5 handles when the road ends, and it has to drive over mud, dirt, and rock.
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