Competition BMW of Smithtown

If you have ever taken a ride in a BMW - whether it's the 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X3, X5, X6, Z4 or M - it probably didn't take you long to realize that the automaker is all about achieving greatness with your product. BMW is constantly breaking high expectations of safety, opulence and design. This spring, performance is the new benchmark they are looking to improve on. We are referring more to sales and deliveries than power and torque.

Flash back to when analysts were first calculating projections for 2012 growth within the…

BMW headquarters might be in the land of good beer, sauerkraut and bratwurst. But, their largest showroom? Well, that's in the land of curries and naan.

Formally inaugurated by Ian Roberston, Member, Board of Management AG, the new $300-million showroom took three years to erect in Abu Dhabi. Three years! That is, of course, because, it doesn't just cover 8.6 acres. Each square foot of every acre is fit for a king.

How is the giant rooftop organized?  Overall, it's segmented by brand. There is a showroom for BMW, a showroom for MINI...one for Rolls-Royce…

You might have noticed an influx of new BMWs driving around Saint James. But, this isn't the only area in which people are adopting the Bavarian luxury brand with increasing zeal. Drivers worldwide just can't seem to get enough of the BMW brand. To satisfy consumers voracious appetite for speed, on-a-dime handling and lithe looks, the German automaker produced over 70-percent more BMW autos than in 2010. Over 70-percent more! You probably don't need us to tell you; but this represents the highest production numbers the Bavarian automaker has ever achieved.

As the trajectory continues its upward…

As we embark into a new year, the question on the top of many people's minds is: What do the next 300-some-odd days have in store for BMW? Competition BMW of Smithtown, serving Saint James, is happy to tell you - success.

Given expert forecasts put overall auto industry growth at four percent for 2012 and eight percent for the premium segment, BMW is in prime position to thrive, especially within the markets of Latin America (i.e., Brazil), China and India. Depending on what data and analysis determines for the market in Brazil, BMW might even expand facilities there…

Not only does the new Mission Impossible movie promise a good dose of glitz and action; it's eye candy for BMW enthusiasts. There are a total of four different BMW models featured in the film. And like the cunning, whiles and martial training of lead character Ethan Hunt (played by Tom Cruise), they help make the seemingly impossible Ghost Protocol, well...possible. But, of course Mission Made Possible by BMW just doesn't have the same ring, does it?

First, there is the BMW 650i Coupe, boasting a redesigned, head-turning body and 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8 engine that…

Right on the heels of BMW announcing a partnership with Japanese automaker Toyota, Competition BMW of Smithtown has learned of yet another potential alliance the Bavarian luxury automaker is stewing over. Continuing on the green trend, the latest is with GM and has to do with fuel-cell technology.

Why GM? Well, despite some of the negative press circulating  around the automaker in the past couple of years, they have their act together in the realm of advanced green technology and are in a sense considered one of the more aggressive go-getters in the fast-growing niche market.

While the talks are…

Why is BMW among the most popular in its class? Because, regardless of whether it takes the form of a convertible (i.e., 640i), coupe (i.e., 128i), sedan (i.e., 550i) or SAV (X5 xDrive35i), BMW is the best looking and the smartest. With svelte bodies built on a core foundation of intelligent driving strengthened via sensors aimed at helping drivers plan ahead - it's impossible not to "Like" (www.facebook.com/BMW) BMW .

The first bit of evidence indicating a future victory can be found in new BMW models currently available at Competition BMW of Smithtown, serving the…

Company flagship, the BMW 3 Series symbolizes integrity, luxury, and performance. Comprised of eight different models (i.e., the BMW 3 Series Sedan, BMW ActiveHybrid 3, BMW 3 Series Touring wagon, BMW 3 Series Coupe, BMW 3 Series Convertible, BMW M3 Sedan, BMW M3 Coupe and BMW M3 Convertible),it's always been a pillar of company's excellence. And, for, the 2012 model year, BMW is punching it up with even more gadgets and luxury add-ons.

Intent on offering drivers significantly more for less, BMW has given the 3 Series a sleeker stance, uptown interior, variety of more high-efficiency…

In 2009, BMW introduced the ActiveHybrid X6 sports activity coupe (SAV) to the U.S. luxury auto market. It's had two good years here. Unfortunately, Competition BMW of Smithtown has to report that the fierce hybrid is not long for this world. BMW is planning to discontinue it in the U.S. market, for the 2012 model year.

That said. BMW hasn't discontinued the 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 SAV, yet. The "most powerful hybrid vehicle in the world" is still available via Competition BMW of Smithtown, serving the greater St. James area, which means you can still make…

Is the sound of a throaty engine music to your ears? If so, BMW has a treat for you. Recall the new 2012 M5? You know... the sporty four-door with 560 ponies of rearing-and-ready-to-go power. Well, BMW has created a fun, innovative technology to bring the voracious look and power of the new 2012 M5 into an adrenaline-pumping audio format.

We know, we know. You'd think a 560-hp engine wouldn't need to be amplified. But, BMW wanted to create the ultimate visceral experience. To do this, the Bavarian automaker has connected the BMW M5 super sport sedan's…