This summer, the spotlight is on London thanks to its role as host of the 2012 Summer Olympics. While we at Bert Smith BMW certainly enjoy tuning into the famous games, we have our eye on the city for a different reason as well. BMW just opened up its new Flagship i Store in London and is ready to display its "i" offerings to the bustling city's visiting enthusiasts.

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A lot of automakers out there have hopped on the "green" bandwagon over the past few years. However, like anything in life, there are varying shades of "green".  Those who boast green practices for the sake of coloring consumers' opinions are a paler shade of green. You know the kind...companies that make their normal, everyday practices fit into a seemingly compelling, but ultimately shallow, marketing campaign. The different between BMW and those pale "green…

BMW has opened many doorways to the future of car technology. Now, they're throwing open another. And, it isn't for any 'Green' technology such as stop-start, a regenerative brake system, electric pumps and power steering, or 8-speed ZF transmission. BMW, an efficiency pioneer, is already using all that.

Rather BMW is reportedly working on an all-new intelligent engine control system that uses the vehicle's navigation system to more efficiently regulate pertinent functions…

Last summer, BMW teased the world with a sneak peek of the Megacity EV designed especially for the urban driver. For those of you who were skeptical that BMW wouldn't follow-through with taking this vehicle from concept to production, you'll be interested to know they've recently announced plans to lease out the Megactiy on a short-term basis rather than offer it for sale. This is the first indication of a serious marketing…