Inspired both by the urge to do good as well as best long-time arch rival the S-Class, the forthcoming 2013 BMW 7 Series means to break all standards consumers might hold for the luxury full-size sedan segment.

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Have you ever wished for something, wondering if it wasn't in vain?

Sure you have. And so you can empathize with Bert Smith BMW and others across the nation who have been pining for the X1, which upon being launched across the pond, was met with open arms.

Watching foreign markets enjoy the SAV's quintessential power, flexible cargo capacity and innate luxury was almost more than [Dealer] could bear. However, just when we…

The Nürburgring racing track has accommodated a wide variety of motorsports over the years. Avid drivers of all types have been haunted by the difficulty in piloting this infamous racing complex. With four individually configured tracks, many have taken the challenge of conquering the Nürburgring, and now BMW summons you to the track to take your seat.

Potentially life-saving for some, you do not actually need a drivers license to participate on the…

Everyone knows a great, competitive warranty program can be an asset and life-saver for car owners. A large percentage of our patrons here at Bert Smith BMW in St. Petersburg carry some form of car insurance coverage. For those who want complete peace of mind...

Luxury automaker BMW is always looking for ways to stay ahead of the market, and this time it's focusing on a very "green" way to do so. Recently, Engadget caught one of the brand's new, groundbreaking concepts doing some intense winter testing. This vehicle, the BMW i8 hybrid concept car, was first revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show last July, and has seen some small changes since that time. The great news is, it will likely keep its funky gullwing-like doors in its final production-ready product.

The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 will arrive at BMW Smith BMW this spring, so we thought we'd let you know the price of this luxurious vehicle. The new hybrid will start at $61,845, including a $895 destination and handling fee.  The pricing was announced January 9, 2012 at the Detroit Auto Show.

With another successful year added to the BMW company's calendar, it's time to look forward to what 2012 will bring as far as changes and enhancements are concerned for the German auto manufacturer.  At this time, Bert Smith BMW can tell you that all signs are positive for an excellent year full of growth and fantastic new vehicles and innovations from the luxury company. Friedrich Eichiner, CFO of BMW, even asserts that BMW could grow twice as much vertically as the auto industry in general for the 2012 year. This isn't surprising with the fantastic new BMW…