Former BMW Employees Charged with Misdemeanor after taking New 1 M Coupe for a Spin in L.A.

What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what you upload on the web is there for the entire world to see.

And that's one lesson learned the hard way for Vacheh Margoussian, 21, and Artin Yazidjian, 22, both of which were employed as a valet and a tire technician respectively at the Pacific BMW dealership in Los Angeles when they allegedly took a brand-new 1 M Coupe for a joyride and uploaded a video on Youtube.

Now, both men have not only lost their jobs but are also facing misdemeanor charges filed by the LA County district attorney’s office.

The young men, employees of Pacific BMW at the time, took a newly delivered BMW 1 M Coupe out for a high-speed ride at East Windsor Road on August 12. Margoussian was sitting behind the wheel of the turbocharged coupe, which still had its plastic covers and window stickers in place, and Yazidjian videotaped the ride from the passenger’s seat.

Now, taking a brand-new car that’s about to be delivered to someone who has actually paid for it for a joyride is, in itself, not a commendable action.

Uploading the video of your deeds on YouTube -of all places- the next day is an epic fail and proves beyond doubt that you simply don’t realize how the real world works.

The incident became a talking point among BMW fans on the web, the police found out about it a month later, and on September 14, they finally arrested the two wrong-doers.

The owner of the car was informed about the incident, but it is not known whether he has returned or kept the car.

BMW USA Puts a Price Tag on the All-New 2012 3-Series Sedan

BMW has just released U.S. pricing on its new 3-Series saloon, which will make its North American debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January and arrive in showrooms across the States next February as a 2012 model.

The new 328i, which swaps the current model's naturally aspirated 3.0-liter inline-six for a turbo'd four-cylinder powerplant, will be priced from $35,795, while the 2012 335i Sedan that continues with a turbocharged-six carries an MSRP of $43,295.

Both prices include an $895 destination and handling fee, and represent a modest $320 and $370 base price increase respectively over the outgoing models.

Along with the powertrain, chassis and styling upgrades, the new 3-Series also brings a higher level of standard equipment including larger wheels and tires, a 6.5-inch central display with iDrive controller, Bluetooth connectivity, USB/iPod interface, 8-Speed Automatic Transmission, Automatic Start/Stop, Dynamic Driving Control with ECO PRO Mode and Brake Energy Regeneration.

Both the 328i and the 335i will be available in the States in a trio of trim and equipment variants, the Sport Line, Luxury Line and Modern Line, while BMW will also offer an M Sport package in the second half of 2012.

As a reminder, the 328i gets a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a twin-scroll turbocharger that produces 240HP at 5,000 rpm and 260 lb-ft from 1,250 to 4,800 rpm, for a 0-60mph sprint time of 5.7 seconds and a an electronically governed top speed of 130 mph or 155 mph with the Sport Line.

The 335i is powered by BMW's N55 3.0-liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine delivering 300HP at 5,800rpm and of 300 lb-ft between 1,200 and 5,000rpm. BMW says that it can accelerate from zero to 60mph in 5.4 seconds and reach an electronically governed top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h) or 155 mph (250 km/h) in Sport Line trim.

The 2012 3-Series range will be enhanced with a Hybrid model as well a diesel powertrain later in the year.

2012 BMW 650i Coupe by AC Schnitzer

Looking to offer enthusiasts more options for customizing the new 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe, AC Schnitzer will unveil its new tuning program for the 650i at this week's 2011 Essen Motor Show in Germany.

Dubbed the ACS6 5.0i, the package includes a performance upgrade with unspecified modifications for the 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 engine that help lift output from 407HP to 540-horses.

AC Schnitzer claims that the ACS6 5.0i passes the 100km/h (62mph) yardstick in 4.3 seconds after take-off, compare to the standard model's time of 4.9 seconds.

The tune continues with a lowered sports suspension, a new exhaust system and a beefier brake system with 8-piston calipers.

For the exterior, AC Schnitzer has designed a new front apron, a chromed front grille and matching fender trim pieces, a boot lid spoiler, and a rear apron that incorporates a diffuser. The ACS6 5.0i rides on new lightweight 21-inch wheels that the German tuner says are 30% lighter than the factory 20-inch rims tipping the scales at just 11.5kg (25.3 pounds).

On the inside, AC Schnitzer's package includes a sports steering wheel, aluminum pedals and new trim accents.