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The BMW E30 M3 may be over 20 years old, but we still challenge its rivals to outpace it. The performance BMW 3-Series has been out-performing competitors for nearly 30 years, starting with the E30 chassis. This model may have been replaced tenfold in showrooms, but it retains the intense fanaticism of its heyday.

The crisp 90-degree angles of the E30 M3 may harken back to its 80s prime, but it certainly isn't dated…

Its another day here at BMW of Salem, which means that it's time for another drifting video to display the prowess of new BMW models.

The model you saw drifting in the video clip above is none other than the BMW M5 "30 Jahre M5". This is a special edition model of the BMW M5, which is currently celebrating its 30th birthday. This is almost the most powerful M5 model yet, with a twin-turbocharged…

The annual World Drifting Championships draws some of the most talented drivers from across the globe every year, and Rhys Millen is a driver who has won that prestigious event. So when our automaker paired him up with the BMW M235i coupe model, the results were seriously explosive.

The model features sleek, aggressive, and aerodynamic styling on the exterior, a look the belies the sporty power under the hood. And that power is provided by…

You've got to be pretty fast to catch up with any new BMW on the road in Salem, OR. Given that our BMW M badge stands for the absolute quickest rides in town, our favorite brand took that sense of speed to max with their latest promo clip for the BMW M3.

Stay vigilant and try to check it out by clicking play below.

Alright, so the creative team took a few liberties with…

If you own a new BMW model from our showroom here in Salem, Oregon then you understand how much these wheels bring to the road in terms of performance and comfort.

In order to keep this going there is only one place you should turn to when you need a checkup or some maintenance, our comprehensive service center.

With numerous service options delivering a variety of maintenance and help the experts in our service center...

Practicality marries sporty style in the premier 2015 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, a five-door version of the 3 Series variant. The wide-mouthed hatchback offers generous cargo space with commendable accessibility. The Gran Coupe has a stockier appearance than its coupe and convertible brothers to accommodate for the extra few passengers, and we like it's commanding yet modest presence.

All models are turbocharged powerhouses, starting with the base 428i Gran Coupe equipped with a…

One of the most exciting current BMW models is the unique 2014 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe model. This model has a unique distinction within the BMW lineup, as it is the only one with the Sports Activity Coupe distinction. It earns this distinction by residing between the automaker's SAV offerings, and their smaller sedan and coupe offerings. This is because the model features the sturdy, athletic lower have of a BMW SAV model…

There is a very unique model residing within the top-to-bottom excellent 2014 BMW new model lineup available here at BMW of Salem in Salem, OR, and we have the whole scoop on that model here for you today. Entitled the BMW X6 model, and classified as a Sports Activity Coupe model, this particular BMW combines the best of both worlds of automotive body styles; providing drivers with a spacious and flexible interior, but also with…

Ever wonder how BMW goes about making its lineup more efficient? Well today we thought we'd bring you a look behind the scenes at the automaker's Efficient Dynamics development strategy, an initiative that was launched about a decade ago. Since then, engineers have streamlined their process to take into account every detail of each new BMW model, making it as efficient as possible.

The video below takes us right into the testing labs…

You might be surprised to learn how much overlap there is between your everyday driving style and racing. That's because there are close ties between the kind of safety used in both. In a video put out for the BMW i3, we see just how these two different schools of thought overlap.

Because of its lightweight construction and the positioning of its battery, the i3 offers incredibly balanced driving dynamics, according to racing champion…