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Can You Guess What Happens Next in this BMW 5-Series Commercial?

Here is more proof that German automakers do have some sense of humor. This online spot is for BMW's new 5-Series premium saloon (update: upon closer inspection, it turns out that our readers are spot on: it's not the 3-Series but the 5-Series sedan) and the available rearview camera system.

We are not going to spoil the ending by saying exactly what happens but it does involve a very happy young man getting ready for a date with a beautiful young lady.

Asshat BMW Driver of the Day Knocks Down Motorcyclist

Some people just shouldn't be allowed to sit behind the wheel of any car. Plain and simple. Take this driver of an older generation BMW 5-Series sedan (E34) for example.

Not only does he begin to veer to the right lane without looking at his mirrors and using his turning signal, but unbelievably, just because the motorcyclist sounded off his horn, he rammed the bike from behind and knocked down the biker!

See how it happened in the video that follows below the break.

BMW Announces 2013 Model Year Changes for 3-, 5- and 6-Series in Britain

Beginning from July, BMW will launch its 2013 model year 3-Series Saloon and 5-Series and 6-Series ranges in the UK. There are plenty of changes including the introduction of new models and engines.

In more detail and starting with the 2013 3-Series saloon, BMW will launch the new ActiveHybrid 3 with prices starting from £40,225 OTR. The high-powered hybrid will be available in SE, Modern, Luxury and M Sport trims.

Snap a Golden BMW, Win a London 2012 Olympic Games Ticket

By now, you should know that the BMW Group is the official automotive sponsor of the upcoming London 2012 Olympic Games that kick off on July 27.

What you may not be aware of is that BMW is touring more than 60 towns in Britain with three of its Efficient Dynamic models, including a 1-Series hatchback, a 3-Series sedan and a 5-Series saloon, all of which are wrapped in a shiny golden foil wrap.

BMW 5-Series Touring gets a Makeover and a Power Boost from Kelleners Sport

Just because you opted for a station wagon body style doesn't mean you have to deprive yourself from all the tuning goods available from the aftermarket industry.

Making its debut this week is a new and comprehensive range of accessories for the latest BMW 5 Series Touring (F11) from Germany's Kelleners Sport.

Updated BMW 5-Series gets Optional Customizable Instrument Panel, Revised Engines for Gran Turismo

BMW has presented a string of upgrades for its new model year 5-Series sedan, Touring (station wagon) and Gran Turismo vehicles.

We will start our tour with the new multifunction instrument display that will be optionally available on all 5-Series models sans the 520d EfficientDynamics Edition ActiveHybrid 5 models. The customizable instrument panel features a 10.25-inch display with Black Panel technology.

While it retains the familiar arrangement of the conventional instrument panel comprising four round gauges, aside from the normal mode, the driver can choose from three more settings named COMFORT, ECO PRO and Sport.

These modes can be further customized in terms of colors and the information shown such as status and function displays, check control and navigation data.

BMW Brings M Performance Parts for New 3-Series and 5-Series Sedans to the USA

Like all carmakers or any other company for that matter, BMW would like to be the one that customers go to when it comes to aftermarket products. While the Bavarian automaker has been offering Performance Parts for years, we will now come to know the components under the M Performance Parts brand name.

Today, BMW announced the availability of a new lineup of M Performance Parts for the latest 2012 3-Series and 2011-2012 5-Series sedans in the U.S. market. The range comprises chassis, aerodynamic, cockpit and powertrain components.