BMW 3-Series News

  • BMW's latest M Performance accessories for 3 and 5 Series sedans.

    In years past, upgrading a car for better performance usually meant going to the aftermarket for lighter wheels, bigger brakes, enhanced aerodynamics and additional horsepower. Manufacturers have since gotten smart, and many now offer in-house performance part divisions to keep customer dollars captive. After all, why take chances on a third party accessory when you can buy one from the same company that built your car, complete with a manufacturer’s warranty? That’s the thought behind BMW’s M Performance parts, already available for the BMW M3, 1 Series M, X5 M and X6 M...

  • Screencap from Chris Harris' super coupe shootout on Drive
    Chris Harris Compares The M3 GTS, C63 AMG Black Series And 911 GT3 RS 4.0

    The BMW M3 GTS, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series and Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 are three of the most capable sports cars on the planet. It should come as no surprise then that they are three of the most sought-after cars too, with the M3 GTS being particularly special since so few of them were...

  • BMW's ad for its lane departure warning system.
    Sometimes Your Head's Just Not In The Right Place: Video

    We’ll warn you in advance that the video below is NSFW, courtesy of a pair of bared female buttocks about seven seconds in. It’s tasteful nudity, but if that kind of stuff offends you, it’s probably best if you just skip this video. While this commercial wouldn't even get a second...

  • 2013 BMW 3-Series Touring wagon spy shots
    2013 BMW 3-Series Touring Spy Shots

    The 2013 BMW 3-Series Touring should make its debut later this year, though it's unclear if a U.S. launch is scheduled.

  • 2012 BMW 3-Series Long Wheelbase
    BMW 3-Series Long Wheelbase Set For 2012 Beijing Auto Show

    The long-wheelbase 3-Series is making its world debut at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show and has been developed exclusively for the Chinese market.

  • BMW diesels used to support the 2012 London Olympic Games
    First Wave Of BMW Olympic Support Vehicles Arrive In London

    BMW will be supplying a fleet of some 4,000 vehicles, primarily 3-Series and 5-Series sedans, to provide VIP transportation and logistical support for the upcoming London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. While critics pan the move for its impact on traffic and air quality, BMW is quick to point...

  • 2013 Cadillac ATS

    The compact luxury car segment is one of the hottest segments, and Cadillac is well aware that the BMW 3-Series is the undisputed benchmark. Cadillac took this into account and set out to beat the 3-Series with the all-new 2013 ATS. In our video we break down the main differences between the new ATS and 3-Series. On the surface, it seems to be an even match. Both cars weigh around 3,400 pounds and both cars come in rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive configurations. Both vehicles offer manual transmissions, but the BMW offers an eight-speed automatic while the Cadillac offers only a six-speed...

  • 2013 Nissan GT-R
    2013 Nissan GT-R Driven, 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth, 2012 BMW M3: Today's Car News

    Our man Kurt drove the 2013 Nissan GT-R to see if Godzilla's latest upgrades warrant the sticker price increase. After a day of driving he concluded the car is still insane as ever, but for the price it's hard to argue with its credentials. In our opinion, you should do anything you can to get...

  • BMW's X5M takes the shortest line through Laguna Seca's corkscrew.
    BMW's X5M Shows Why Its Better Than An M3: Video

    With 555 horsepower and all-wheel-drive, the BMW X5M offers capabilities that the storied M3 simply can't match.

  • BMW's Automatic Climate Control
    BMW's New Climate Control Uses Thermal Management Tech

    Air conditioning is one of those luxuries we've learned to take for granted. Few, if any cars are sold without it anymore, and it's a vital piece of equipment if you live in a hotter climate. A cool driver is a happy driver. There's much more to it than that though, says BMW. That's why the 2012...

  • 2012 BMW 328i on the dyno. Captured from video via Bimmerpost/F30 Post.
    2012 BMW 328i Turbo Four Dyno Video: More HP Than Claimed?

    Dyno videos are usually worth little more than the fire and sound produced by the car as it revs--variability in conditions, equipment, and setup can make translating the results to general terms difficult or impossible. But a new dyno video of the 2012 BMW 328i raises an interesting possibility...

  • 2012 BMW 3-Series
    Coming Soon: Three-Cylinder BMW 3-Series Models?

    In an effort to continually improve fuel economy, BMW expects to develop three-cylinder turbocharged engines for 3-Series models.

  • 2013 BMW 3-Series  -  First U.S. Drive, February 2012

    BMW has given the 3-Series its most radical set of changes in many years, and because we—and sport-sedan owners and enthusiasts in general—so often use the 3-Series as a benchmark, maybe even the archetype for sport sedans, it’s time to take note. Which is what we did this past week; while we got a taste a few months back, with a preview drive of the 3-Series, we’ve just returned from driving the new 3-Series models for the first time on U.S. highways, and on California’s Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, where we put the new model through a battery of hot laps. The new...

  • BMW Connected reads incoming emails.
    Super Bowl Ads: BMW Proves Germans Have A Sense Of Humor

    BMW has produced a series of six humorous videos to highlight various features of its new 3-Series range.

  • BMW's DTM M3 in Castrol / Aral livery
    BMW Partners With Castrol On Its Return To DTM Racing

    Honoring the long-term relationship between BMW and Castrol lubricants, one of the six BMW M3 DTM cars campaigning in 2012 will be painted in Castrol livery.

  • Bernard Tomic pulled over by police in Australia
    Tennis Star Bernard Tomic Involved In Police Standoff For Driving His M3

    Australian tennis star Bernard Tomic was recently involved in a bizarre incident with police near his home in the Gold Coast, on the East Coast of Australia. The 19-year old was driving with his girlfriend yesterday near a busy restaurant district when he was pulled over by local police for...

  • BMW's M3 safety car for the 2012 DTM Series
    2012 BMW M3 DTM Safety Car Revealed

    BMW is retuning to the DTM series in 2012, and it's also supplying a specially-prepared M3 safety car.

  • 2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan Sport Line
    Dinan Announces Tuning Software For BMW's N55 Engine

    BMW performance specialist Dinan has developed a Stage 2 tuning software for BMW's N55 turbocharged, inline-six-cylinder engine.

  • 2013 BMW 3-Series Long Wheelbase

    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 2012 Beijing Auto Show. From what we can see in the spy shots, the result is well-proportioned. Also, opposite the deck lid’s requisite long-wheelbase “Li” badge should be that of BMW Brilliance Automotive, implying the longer 3s will be assembled in China through BMW’s joint venture with the Chinese automaker. As we mentioned in our earlier article, the estimated four-inch stretch is all for the...

  • 2012 BMW 335i live photos, 2012 Detroit Auto Show
    2012 BMW 3-Series Video Overview

    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 newest midsize, this video from the Detroit Auto Show gives you the highlights. Along with the three new main trim lines...

  • 2012 BMW 3-Series sedan first drive
    Adrian van Hooydonk Takes Us Through The New BMW 3-Series: Video

    BMW Group Chief Designer Adrian van Hooydonk gives an overview of the new 3-Series' styling in BMW's latest short video.

  • 2012 BMW 335i live photos, 2012 Detroit Auto Show
    2012 BMW 335i, 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Live Photos: 2012 Detroit Auto Show

    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 massive crowd at the Detroit Auto Show yesterday. If you're a fan of sporty sedans, it's easy to see why: the 335i with the sport...

  • 2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe
    2011 U.S. Luxury Market Recap: It's Good To Be German

    German brands enjoyed the biggest growth in the luxury market last year, capturing market share surrendered by Japanese luxury brands.

  • 2012 BMW 5-Series
    BMW Supplying 4,000 VIP Cars For London Olympics

    BMW is supplying 4,000 cars for dignitary transport during the upcoming Olympic games, but only 200 will be electric powered.

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