When you consider that Top Gear host Richard Hammond makes his living pushing cars to their limits to uncover their best and worst traits, then you know that an almost 100 percent favorable review from the Brit is incredibly high praise. So when he wrote a review of the all-new BMW 3 Series, for the UK's Mirror in April, we were pretty excited to see that he had a really difficult time finding even...

If you haven't noticed, the team here at Germain BMW of Naples really loves the new BMW 3 Series. It's true. We love all three lines, too, the Sport, the Modern and the Luxury. BMW took one of our favorite cars, and they made it even better for 2012, and so far, American drivers are really enjoying it. But what about drivers in other countries - what are they being treated to?

In China, much like the...

What comes to mind when you hear somebody talking about BMW? Is it luxury? Styling? Performance? Maybe it's all three, or a combination thereof. According to Kelley Blue Book and their 2012 Brand Image Awards, the thing people remember most about new BMW models is impeccable exterior design.

That might not make sense to you, if you've ever driven a BMW. In which case, you know that it's about the total package...

Just because you drive a luxury sedan, it doesn't mean you need to sacrifice miles per gallon. Apparently, other brands must have missed the memo. You can rest assured, however, that BMW has not, and we here at Germain BMW of Naples are here to explain.

The all-new 2012 BMW 3 Series, and specifically, the 2012 BMW 328i, sedan carries an impressive 36 mpg highway rating. But what's really quite impressive about this…

If you're in the market for a new BMW, then chances are you're pondering the age old question of whether to finance or lease. Both are solid option when you wind up behind the wheel of a model like the BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, or BMW X5. Still, we know that one thing stopping some drivers from leasing the BMW of their dreams is lack of transparency surrounding BMW lease terms…

There was a time when larger SUV models were the most prestigious vehicles on the road today. Then gas prices started to climb... And kept climbing... And so forth. Now, the term SUV has been replaced with SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) in the new BMW lineup. These smaller vehicles retain much of the same stance that their utility-driven counterparts do, but bring a level of efficiency that's much more approachable.

If you can't…

Want proof that we really are living in the future? Take one glance at the BMW i8. Originally unveiled as a concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, the first plug-in electric sports car from BMW simply screams performance. But under the hood, you'll find a platform with efficiency in mind as well.

That's because the BMW i8 is about blending both elements together, and we here at Germain BMW of Naples couldn…

Now that you have your diploma in hand, don't you think it's time to ditch your old beat-up car for something a little more elegant and luxurious? We here at Germain GMW of Naples ask because that's exactly what BMW invites you to do through the BMW College Graduate Program.

This unique financing option is available to recent college graduates, who might otherwise have a hard time finding an attractive car loan…

You might think that Germain BMW of Naples is the premier location to acquire your next luxury car, but have you seen the German automaker's new showroom in Abu Dhabi?

The showroom is absolutely enormous. In fact the whole thing covers a grand total of 8.6 acres! And just because it's big, it doesn't mean that BMW skimped on quality in a single square foot of the space. Rather, it's…

BMW has a big update planned for its X3 Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) in 2013, and we here at Germain BMW of Naples have the inside scoop for you.

While the current 2012 BMW X3-Series features a 3.0-liter V6 under its hood, the 2013 model will pack a four-cylinder engine. Why the downgrade? It's not exactly a step in the wrong direction if you ask us. Allow us to explain. The four-cylinder engine…