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…

Not long ago, the luxury auto market was in awe of LED headlamps, taken by their cost savings, reduced power consumption, piercing light and distinctive glow. Now, many cars in all different classes feature LEDs, making them less of a stand-out feature and more status quo. Effectively, they're losing some of their effulgence - at least in the eyes of luxury consumers who take pride in exclusivity.

If you're among the many who think…

As we approach the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, you can bet that BMW will be keeping a tight lid on just about everything that they plan to unveil at the... oh wait, never mind. As it turns out the BMW i3 is having a hard time staying away from the general public's curious eye, and an eager onlooker recently caught the highly anticipated electric vehicle cruising down Wacker Drive.

What was the BMW…

What does BMW have in store next for the BMW M5? Now, why would Bert Smith BMW go and ruin the surprise like that? Oh, right because we're dedicated to keeping you informed, that's why. BMW recently showed off a prototype for the at next-gen M5 at the Laguna Seca Raceway, just outside Monterey, California, and we've got the inside scoop just for you!

At the forefront of the new M5's…

BMW certainly doesn't make things easy for themselves. Every model the German automaker debuts, sets the bar high for performance and engineering, often creating new industry benchmarks. They are then tasked with outdoing themselves with subsequent generations.

Take the BMW E30 M3, for example.  With a 192-horsepower inline-4 engine and nimble handling (even around the sharpest of turns), it gave other cars a severe case of thrust envy. The next-generation BMW e 36 M3…

The story of the BMW Art Car started 36 years ago. The world-renowned collection is comprised of 17 BMW cars in total from artists all around the world. The last installments was completed in 2010 to celebrate the 35^th anniversary of the BMW Art Car series.

Recently,  BMW decided to put the entire series on display for the first time ever at the BMW museum in Munich, Germany. And, in recognizing that not everyone…

BMW was planning to keep the details of their redesigned 1 Series under wraps until the International Frankfurt Motor Show, this fall. But, following the leaking of several revealing photos onto the internet, they decided to tell all.

Based on the same platform as the 3 Series, the all-new 2012 1 Series offers greater passenger and cargo space than the outgoing E81. And, more exciting yet: For the first time ever, all petrol and diesel…

BMW seems to be developing a perennial habit of releasing Special Edition M3 cars. Last year, it was the Frozen Gray. This year, it's a leaner, meaner Frozen Black.

As the name suggests, the BMW Frozen Black Edition M3 is finished in a don't-mess-with-me urbanite shade of matte black. Punching up its devilish good looks with a sense of panache are contrasting high-gloss kidney grilles, side-grill elements, and exhaust tail pipe, Novillo leather…

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…

We can't say all BMW drivers are the same. We can, however, say they have at least three things in common: they crave power, they enjoy standing out from the crowd, and they appreciate fine design and quality craftsmanship. As such, Bert Smith BMW thought you'd fancy a story having to do not only with BMW but also fine art.

In an effort to raise funds and create room for other exhibits, New…