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As a Porsche fan, you've probably noticed that things are changing for the brand. These days, new Porsche models aren't only sports cars: they're sedans and other types of vehicles as well. The four-door Porsche Panamera was the first to buck the trend, and it was soon followed by the large Porsche Cayenne SUV. Though some Porsche "purists" may have not been ecstatic about the move to more "practical" vehicles, the brand…

Porsche enthusiasts and technophiles in the St. Petersburg area will find a new smartphone from BlackBerry extremely appealing. That's because the handset was designed in collaboration with Porsche Design and has some bells and whistles that only 25 lucky people are going to be able to call their own.

The Porsche Design P'9981 smartphone from BlackBerry gold edition sure makes a statement to the world. This gold-plated, leather-bound custom BlackBerry Bold 9900 is…

Here at Bert Smith Porsche, we take pride in matching the perfect new Porsche model with drivers from all over Florida including Tampa, Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. We are witness to the joy of a Porsche being driven from our showroom and to the homes of Porsche enthusiasts.

However, it's nice to take a broader view sometimes and see how our favorite Stuttgart automaker is doing across the globe. We also get to…

Looking for a large amount of horsepower without taking a huge toll on the environment? Luxury sports car brand Porsche has the answer for that! The new plug-in Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid model combines a V6 bi-turbo gasoline engine with 95-horsepower electric engine for a total of 416-hp- without all the guilt. This sexy vehicle can travel up to 80 MPH or up to twenty miles without using any Co₂.

In combined gas/electric…

If you've ever visited the Bert Smith Porsche showroom at 3800 34th Street North in St. Petersburg, FL, you've likely heard us talk about the legenedary quality of models like the Boxster and Cayman. And while you'd expect a new Porsche dealership to lavish these two models with such praise, we're not the only ones doing so.

To be more specific, these two performance-driven vehicles have moved onto the final rounds?

If you've ever visited the Bert Smith Porsche showroom at 3800 34th Street North in St. Petersburg, FL, you've likely heard us talk about the legenedary quality of models like the Boxster and Cayman. And while you'd expect a new Porsche dealership to lavish these two models with such praise, we're not the only ones doing so.

To be more specific, these two performance-driven vehicles have moved onto the final rounds…

A few factors may come immediately to mind when considering a luxury car purchase; performance, comfort and leading-edge tech are some of the elements that could influence such an important decision. Bert Smith Porsche has one more aspect for St. Petersburg and Tampa drivers to consider: reliability. And when considering the reliability of a luxury sports car, one of the best choices you can make is to hop in the driver's seat of a…

It's hard to believe that the iconic Porsche 911 has been cruising the road for fifty years, but it's true. The German automaker's flagship grand tourer first debuted in 1963, and it's been captivating performance enthusiasts ever since.

As you can imagine, Porsche is planning on celebrating this impressive milestone for the 911. However, rather than doing so in a single celebration, Porsche plans on allowing drivers from around the world…

Cupertino-based Apple Inc. has experienced a couple of unplanned early product and feature releases thanks to citizen detectives keeping eyes on the patent office. Porsche has experienced a similar situation, with a potential new Porsche model, the 918 Spyder seeing premature daylight courtesy of a Chinese patent office.

It's the catch-22 of filing a patent: companies need to protect their inventions and innovations but releasing documents into the wild of the patent office can…

The Porsche Cayenne offers a thrilling ride for luxury car enthusiasts in the greater St. Petersburg area, now more than ever. With the debut of the Cayenne Turbo S at the North American International Auto Show this January, the SUV brings speed and performance to another level in its new edition.

Styled with new front air intakes and a high-gloss black trim, the Cayenne Turbo S also sports twin-tube sport tail pipes that enhance its…