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carwow Sings Praises of Stately 2017 BMW X5

 

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…

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2017 BMW 7 Series Charms carwow Critics

 

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…

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Spanking-New 2017 BMW 5 Series Asserts Itself as a Luxury Sedan Standout

 

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…

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Arrive in Fashion and on Time, For Once!

Let's face it: these days we are always on the go.
 
From casual morning business meetings, to the coffee shop, to a downtown dinner date, you spend a lot of time in your car.  So, what if your car could help you arrive safely and on time?
 
Well, the BMW ConnectedDrive platform can!
The car has its own app which keeps track of everything from your daily commute to your doctor's appointments.  The app will keep track of traffic conditions and notify you when you need to leave.  You don't even need to enter your destination, the…
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Kelley Blue Book is All Smiles for Spanking-New 2016 BMW X1

 

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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Auto Trader UK Takes Spanking-New 2016 BMW 7 Series for a Spin

 

Ready to meet one of remarkable rides to ever grace our lot here at Bert Smith BMW? Well, if so, settle in and follow along with us today.

 

The car we're so eager to introduce you to? None other than the all-new 2016 BMW 7 Series, our elephantine executive cruiser. Get a feel for all it has to offer by watching the video below:

We don't blame Auto Trader UK Senior Road Tester, Paul Bond, for his overwhelming enthusiasm. The 7 Series tends to have that sort of effect on folks.

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BMW M Models Stay True to Heritage

All-wheel drive is great for some things. Driving through inclement weather, getting extra traction in certain situations and some drivers just like the tactile feel of all-wheel. However, while competitors are building their high-performance autos based on such all-wheel drive platforms, German automaker BMW is sticking to its tried-and-true rear-wheel drivetrain for the company's lineup of BMW M Series vehicles.

There was that rumor about an AWD BMW M5 that floated around the internet…

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The BMW UKL Platform

Bert Smith BMW knows that there are BMW enthusiasts in the Saint Petersburg area who say that BMW should have stuck to their roots and remained exclusively a Rear Wheel Drive automaker. Changing which tires transfer the BMW engine's power to the road would alter the precisely-tuned handling and tactile feeling that BMW is so well-known for, they said. BMW proved the skeptics wrong with the release of xDrive X5 which featured intelligent all-wheel…

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