Gap insurance is an important feature that helps car buyers when financing a vehicle. Automobile loans are normally spread out over a period of years. It takes time to pay this loan. There are responsibilities on all sides to make sure that everybody is getting what they expect out of the deal. However, circumstances arise where it is impossible for the original loan agreement to be met.

We break down what gap insurance is & what you need to know when in a dealer’s office: https://t.co/Ct6pOeabvo

— Edmunds (@edmunds) February 2, 2017

Is the 2017 X5 most magnificent midsize luxury SUV we here at Bert Smith BMW have ever encountered?

Well, if it isn't, we've absolutely no trouble admitting that we're not quite sure what is. Simply put, the latest X5 is a straight-up stunner.

Check the clip below to get a feel for what we mean. Here now with more on all things X5 is carwow reviewer Mat Watson:

Sure to be one of the more popular picks across the X5 lineup, its entry-level engine -- a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder -- is altogether exquisite.

Good for a hearty 300…

If you've yet to meet the 2017 7 Series, the German automaker's full-size luxury sedan, we here at Bert Smith BMW hate to be the ones to break it to you, but:

You most definitely are missing out.

Not to worry, though, as carwow commentator Mat Watson is here today to help you get up to speed. Scope his review of the 7 Series right here:

Boasting tech-centric goodies and gadgets galore, the 7 Series is no doubt one smart sedan. This is true even of its base model, the 740i.

Standard equipment on this trim includes a…

Has the midsize luxury sedan segment been calling your name? Well, if so, we here at Bert Smith BMW suggest you heed its cries and turn your attention to ours, the totally overhauled 2017 BMW 5 Series.

Could it be love at first drive?

Here now to help you sort out that very question is Kelley Blue Book Senior Associate Video Editor Zach Vlasuk. Check out his evaluation of the 5 Series in the clip below:

If high-octane performance is the priority, it's likely that the 5 Series' top-of-the-line trim -- the feisty 540i -- is the one for you.

Outfitted…

If you happen to have a hankering for a hatchback EV for your next automotive purchase, we here at Bert Smith BMW may well have your fix. And you'll find it in the form of the 2017 BMW i3.

Want proof?

Well, you're sure to find plenty of it throughout the clip below, a video review of the i3 from Autotrader commentator Jabari Jones. Have at it right here:

An altogether outstanding entry-level offering, the base 60 Ah trim most certainly delivers the goods in a major way.

Standard features on this model include 19-inch alloy wheels, LED…

What do we here at Bert Smith BMW enjoy about our beloved Bavarian brand's all-new sports coupe, the 2016 BMW M2?

In truth, just about everything. To us, it was clear even at first blush that the automaker hit a homerun with this one.

And so, with that in mind, we now turn your attention to the clip below. Pair up with AutoGuide.com Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad, as he takes BMW's newest bad boy for a test run:

One could easily argue that the M2's drivetrain -- a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder -- is alone worth the…

Might you be in the market for a subcompact luxury SUV for your next daily driver? Well, if so, we here at Bert Smith BMW would be eager to introduce you to ours, the all-new 2016 BMW X1.

Wondering why we would? Then, the clip below has your name on it. Join Kelley Blue Book Managing Video Editor Micah Muzio for a closer look at the extraordinary X1:

No doubt one of its finest features, the X1's turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is altogether excellent. Good for a hearty 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, this four-banger teams…

 

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This morning, the staff at Automotive News announced that BMW, Intel and Mobileye have aligned in hopes of accelerating self-driving technology.

The BMW group recently announced that it has won its big to supply the LAPD with a fleet of 100 BMW i3 electric vehicles, a great step toward a greener Los Angeles and great news for the BMW brand. There was a trail period during which the BMW i3 was tested alongside other electric vehicles (EVs), but the i3 was ultimately selected over the competition.

BMW of North America Wins Bid to Supply the L.A.P.D. with 100 BMW i3 #ElectricVehicles: https://t.co/uawS7dBIc6 pic.twitter.com/AuM8fLkGSJ

— BMW Group (@BMWGroup) June 13, 2016