Predicting the kind of colors car buyers will find alluring in the future is part art, part science. Researchers look for all sorts of indicators to figure out what shades will connect with consumers with some factors being what you drive, where you live and even the state of the economy. One color you would not often see coating a new BMW driving around Saint Petersburg? That would be the pearlescent shade of white. This…

Perhaps you've heard that our favorite automaker, BMW, is gearing up to release a lineup of new BMW vehicles that are tailored for the German police force. Well, for those who'd like to get a close-up look at a BMW police vehicle without committing crime and serving time, Bert Smith BMW knows of a solution. Head to Munich.

At the BMW Welt Museum at the company's headquarters in Munich, Germany, rests a…

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.

Now, before you get too…

When thinking about getting behind the wheel of a 2012 BMW M5 for a test drive, we here at Bert Smith BMW assume that many see both the science and the art behind every new BMW. We could talk at length about the science and stats of BMW vehicles but allows us to bring you on a trip to the artistic side this once.

A new advertisement video released by BMW of Canada shows the…

The news surrounding a collaboration between German luxury brand BMW and Japanese everyman auto manufacturer Toyota got us here at Bert Smith BMW in Saint Petersburg, Florida very excited. The prospect of combining the Bavarian automaker's penchant for unbridled power and effortless style with Toyota and their team of brilliant electric vehicle engineers was alluring indeed.

When the news was released at the end of last year, details about the alliance were slim. We…

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.

Performance

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.