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Picture this: You’re cruising down the highway in your reliable BMW, enjoying the sunshine that’s finally peeking out through the clouds, with the windows down and the music up. It’s a perfect day for a sunny drive—until you hear a loud popping noise and have to pull over. Your car has a flat tire, and you’re stuck. What do you do now?

A surprising amount of drivers don’t know…

April can mean many things in the Midwest. Spring and warm weather, Opening Day, and more are all on Chicagoan’s minds in the spring, as well as the ability to drive without spending 10 minutes scraping off your car first. The roads are clear, the sun is out, and drivers are taking to the roads with the windows down to enjoy the start of the season. But long Illinois winters can take a lot…

At Fields BMW Northfield, our customers always come first. We’re here to make every step of the car-buying process easier for you, no matter what you need. Whether it’s tracking down the perfect SUV for your off-road adventures, finding a van with all the specific safety features you need, or handling basic maintenance on your new BMW car, our dedicated staff are here to help. And financing a new car is no exception…

Anyone who has lived in a major urban area knows that driving in a big city such as Chicago, IL is a completely different experience than suburban or rural environments. Packed highways, small lanes, and tons of pedestrians and bikers can definitely put extra stress on drivers, and staying alert is essential. Even so, accidents happen, and drivers should take any measures they can to prevent them. 

Fortunately, automotive technology is always developing and advancing…

BMW recently revealed its strategic plan to improve operating performance in the future. The company is still implementing its corporate strategy, dubbed NUMBER ONE > NEXT, and is also working on increasing efficiency through speeding up processes and simplifying existing structures. These initiatives are intended to ensure the BMW Group maintains and improves its position to continue shaping the automotive industry going forward.

"After three years of Strategy NUMBER ONE > NEXT, we remain firmly on course…

If months had a color, March would undoubtedly be green. The fresh foliage that spring brings, the favorite color of St. Patrick’s Day fans—and add to these things the rising popularity of eco-conscious products and behaviors, and it’s safe to say March is a great month to “go green.”

Any Illinois driver knows how harsh Midwest winters can be on a vehicle. The extreme temperatures, adverse conditions, and corrosive salt and snow melt can really take a toll on your vehicle through the duration of the season. Most drivers in the area are looking forward to warmer weather and better driving conditions. But it’s important to make sure your BMW X1 or BMW 3 Series is as well-prepared for spring as you undoubtedly…

This month, BMW has announced that it’s expanded the production lineup at its Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina to include the two brand-new high-performance models: the BMW X3 M sports activity vehicle and BMW X4 M sports activity coupe. These all-new vehicles will round out the number of BMW X models that are produced stateside to nine total, making the East Coast plant the center point for BMW X production. Production is set to…

When you’re looking to purchase a new car, there are quite a few factors that will affect your decision. Once you figure out which type of vehicle you’d like, what make and model you’re looking for, etc., one thing you have to decide is whether you’d prefer to purchase new or pre-owned. While both options have their advantages, there is another option that many are not aware of, and it’s…

When you’re buying a new car, there are so many things to prepare for. You have to decide what kind of car you want, whether you want it new or pre-owned, and where you’re going to get it from, in addition to several other considerations. You’ll do plenty of research, shopping, and price comparing before you begin to narrow down the options. And once you do, it can be difficult to decide…