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Far and away one of our favorite aspects of life here at BMW of Traverse City, we relish in the opportunity to welcome all-new rides to the ranks. And, fortunately, it's an experience we were once again able to enjoy rather recently, as the fresh-faced -- and hotly anticipated -- 2016 BMW M2 is finally making its debut.

Wondering what sets this sports coupe apart from the many others in the Bavarian brand's stable? Then join Kelley Blue Book Senior Associate Video Editor, Zach Vlasuk, in the clip below. He's here to serve up the inside scoop:

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A BMW M7 has been every Bavarian enthusiast's pipe dream for as long as there's been an M Performance brand. Since the new 7 Series debuted, drivers have hoped for such a car, but got the still-stellar M760Li and B7 Alpina instead. While these seemingly negate the need for an M7, a prototype was recently spot testing that raised our eyebrows.

If you want a transport that delivers top-shelf luxury unlike any other, we at BMW of Traverse City have got to tell you: the all-new 2016 BMW 7 Series may very well be your ticket to ride.

However, we'd like to let you be the judge. So, go ahead and get your gavel and check in with Auto Trader UK Senior Road Tester, Paul Bond, in the clip below. He'll brief you on the need-to-know info:

There are few base models in the biz that pack the sort of heat that the 740i does. Motivated by a turbocharged…

If you're looking for an unforgettable driving experience, meet the second-generation of BMW's sport activity vehicle: BMW X1. "Yes, the X models are spacious and conquer every terrain. But more importantly, they possess the same sports car prowess you expect in a BMW," touts BMW's website. "From signature kidney grilles and aerodynamic designs to the X4 M40i’s best-in-class acceleration, every model is unmistakably the Ultimate Driving Machine®."

The BMW M4 GTS is on its way and it looks amazing. The M4 GTS is BMW performance like you've never seen....

Options for the #BMW #M4 GTS include M Carbon Compound wheels. https://t.co/DR3KJN6h4j pic.twitter.com/NUIjh32zjQ

— BMW (@BMW) January 25, 2016

An estimated 7,600 children in northwest Michigan woke up with big smiles on Christmas as a result of a successful Toys for Tots campaign.

Organizers of the Northwest Michigan Toys For Tots toy drive say they collected over 23,000 toys that were distributed through 12 different human service agencies.

Toys were collected at over 100 drop off locations. The largest collection site was Fox Motors, where 60% of the toys were collected this season. An estimated 14,000-15,000 toys were donated to Fox Motor's drop off sites. 

Thank you to everyone who helped make this another…