BMW’s 3-Series has long been known for its silky-smooth inline-six engines. In these fuel-conscious times, however, the Munich-based automaker is replacing some of its inline-six engines with 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder powerplants in 3-Series and Z4 models. If Britain’s...
BMW’s N55 engine was a remarkable achievement, even for a company as adept as building engines and cars as BMW. The first BMW engine to combine turbocharging, direct... January 17, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
Since last summer’s report of a long-wheelbase 2012 BMW 3-Series undergoing tests in Germany, we’re anticipating the China-only model will debut in April at the... January 16, 2012 by Thomas Bey
We've already given you all of the details on the new 2012 BMW 3-Series, including our first drive impressions from Spain, but if you haven't yet gotten familiar with BMW's... January 13, 2012 by Nelson Ireson 1
BMW Group Chief Designer Adrian van Hooydonk is the man ultimately responsible for the look of BMW’s new, sixth-generation 3-Series. Since the 3-Series is the... January 11, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
The new 3-Series is here, and it's really quite good, as we found out behind the wheel in Spain late last year. Despite the long Internet lead time, the 3-Series drew a... January 10, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
If the automotive industry is a barometer for the overall economy, there was a glimmer of hope on the horizon in 2011. For most mainstream manufacturers, 2011 sales were up... January 5, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
While the design of the new 2012 BMW 3-Series may not be beautiful, it’s safe to say that the new lines are a welcome change over the previous model and so far have... December 21, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
BMW is building a mid-size Gran Turismo, with the form factor something along the lines of a smaller 5-Series GT, that much we know. Whether it will be called the 3-Series GT... December 7, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 2
It's hard to complain about driving anything on the Circuit de Catalunya, simply because you're on the Circuit de Catalunya. Some cars, however, will shine in such... December 6, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 1
To commemorate both its return to motorsport and its championship in the German GT series, Alpina is producing a limited run of BMW Alpina B3 GT3 coupes. Limited to just 99... November 30, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
The 2012 BMW 3-Series sedans are out, and today, they've been priced. The 2012 328i starts from $35,795 including destination fees, and the 2012 335i starts from $43,295... November 23, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
If you can’t wait to get your hands on a newly redesigned 2012 BMW 3-Series sedan, we’ve got good news and bad news for you. Since we’re the... November 10, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
In the not too distant future BMW is very likely to build most of its cars outside of Germany. The automaker currently builds about 62 percent of its cars in Germany, down... November 1, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
While station wagons have their die-hard fans in the United States market, their appeal isn’t universal and they never seem to sell in quantities sufficient to satisfy... October 20, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
The upcoming Maserati SUV may not be named Kubang after all--a new report gives the nod to the much more melodious name "Cinqueporte." Buick is working on a Verano Hybrid... October 20, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
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