New Full Black Panel Multifunction Instrument Display.

The Full Black Panel Multifunction Instrument display has now been confirmed for the Canadian Market 2014 MY BMW 7-Series through an internal memo. Please read the full memo after the jump.

A new Multifunction instrument display (SA6WB) is available on all 7 Series models. This highly advanced instrument display offers a unique visual presentation of the driving experience. For the first time the driver is not only able to change the drive mode in terms of steering, throttle and suspension response, but also choose between colour and graphically adapted visual modes in the instrument display. Comfort Mode as the standard view, ECO PRO Mode (not available on 760Li) with the emphasis on an economical driving style and Sport Mode with the focus on speedometer and rev counter gauges. Navigation instructions and information from the driver assistance systems can now be registered even more easily at a glance. With these features, the new digital presentation distinctly increases the comfort, experience and safety of driving. The new instrument display is certain to impress all tech-savvy customers, however many traditional 7 Series clients may prefer a more traditional instrument readout, hence this new display is offered as a stand-alone option for 14MY.

Archived Information: Starting July production (Est. For September Delivery) MY 2013 F10 BMW 5 Series will have an option (to be confirmed for the Canadian Market) for a full customizable LCD black panel instrument display, what does that mean? No more needles, so it is your choice of the traditional BMW display, or you can have a retro modern look or an ECO pro look, or a sport focused look very similar to the BMW i8. Have a look at all the pictures after the jump.

Edit: Facelifted F01 BMW 7-Series will have this as well. We will post pictures of these new full black panel instruments when the shipment arrives. We will update this page, stay tuned.

Updated Oct 29 2012: The Face-lifted F01 has arrived and we checked each for this feature and still have not found one equipped with this new Enhanced Black Panel yet. Looking through a few sources and it looks like this feature may have been delayed for North America all together. The BMW Germany configuration shows this option available now in Germany on the F10 and F01.

Updated Jan 29 2013: It has been confirmed that this option has been left out of BMW North America and BMW Canada, but BMW is working on creating a version of this enhanced Full Black panel instrument display which may show up on North American cars in the future.  

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Orange 2013 BMW X1 M Sport in Florida.

Here is a set of photos taken by Curtis Smith in Florida of the 2013 BMW X1 35i with M-Sport in Valencia Orange. Here is a first look at the brand new M-Sport Package available for the 2013 BMW X1 LCI during this month's production, notably side turning signals has moved up to the side mirrors and the 2013 BMW X1 comes with lines designations just like the new BMW 3 Series. Check out the Full Gallery after the Jump.

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First Look: Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW M5 Sedan

We have just received our first Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW M5 Sedan a few days ago and already in a couple of days the owner will take delivery of this beautiful masterpiece. Visually the 2013 BMW M5 looks exactly the same as the 2012 BMW M5 with the exception of the newest generation iDrive with 20GB of Media Storage as compared to the 12GB of it's predecessor. The new menu animation and Navigation Map graphics are butter smooth with the upgraded internal processor, some of the menus have been further improved for ease of use. Under the Hood the The F10 BMW M5 still features the all new Twin Power Turbo 4.4L V8 powerhouse with 560 galloping horsepower with 502 foot pounds of Torque. Oh and by the way, the navigation voice sounds super excited to give you the instructions now.

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MY 2013 BMW 6 Series Lineup, M5, M6 Canadian Pricing Guide

The MY 2013 Canadian Pricing guide for the BMW 650i xDrive Convertible, BMW 650i xDrive Coupe and BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe, M6 Convertible, M6 Coupe and M5 can be downloaded after the jump.

Click Here to download the pricing guide. 
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MINI Countryman All4 John Cooper Works Gallery

It's about time, the new MINI Countryman All4 JCW will be unveiled at this years Geneva Auto Show. We have a gallery for you below.

What we know about the JCW Countryman so far… Updated Mar 1st with Official Details, click read more.
1.4L 4 Cylinder Twin Scroll Turbo Engine	211hp (North American JCW)	221 lb-ft peak torque
6-Speed Manual Transmission	0-62mph in 7.2 Seconds	204 km/h top speed

World premiere for the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman. 

• Sixth John Cooper Works model in the current MINI range, first with ALL4 all-wheel drive (standard), launch in autumn 2012. 

• Newly developed four-cylinder engine with twin-scroll turbocharger, petrol direct injection and variable valve control, 1.6-litre displacement, 160 kW/218 hp, maximum torque: 280 Nm / 207 lb-ft (with Overboost: 300 Nm / 221 lb-ft), first John Cooper Works model available as an option with a six-speed automatic gearbox. 

• Acceleration (0 – 100 km/h / 62 mph): 7.0 seconds, top speed: 225 km/h / 140 mph (automatic: 223 km/h / 139 mph), fuel consumption in the EU test cycle: 7.2 litres per 100 km / 39.2 mpg imp (automatic: 8.0 litres / 35.3 mpg imp), CO2 emissions: 167 (187) g/km (provisional figures). 

• Aerodynamic kit, sports suspension, sports exhaust system, 18-inch light-alloy wheels, DSC stability control with DTC as standard. Options include exclusive Chili Red contrasting paintwork for the roof and exterior mirrors, and 19-inch light-alloy wheels. 

• Standard interior equipment includes sports seats, a sports steering wheel, and model-specific displays and controls.

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