BMW 3-Series News
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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 glance in Europe, there's no way it would make it past censors for U.S. television. We’re not easily offended, and we think the ad is a brilliantly executed pitch for BMW’s lane departure warning system. We’ve all been there, although sometimes our minds wander to the...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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2012 BMW 3-Series Vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS: A Look Ahead
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...
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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...
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With 555 horsepower and all-wheel-drive, the BMW X5M offers capabilities that the storied M3 simply can't match.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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2012 BMW 3-Series: First U.S. Drive, Full Review
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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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2012 BMW 3-Series Long-Wheelbase Destined For China
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...
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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...
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BMW Group Chief Designer Adrian van Hooydonk gives an overview of the new 3-Series' styling in BMW's latest short video.
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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...
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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.
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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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BMW M's Fastest (Current) Car Is The M3 CRT
A recent Autobild test pitted all currently available BMW M models against one another to find the fastest around Germany's Sachsenring race track.
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BMW Details The Design Process Behind Its New 3-Series: Video
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 been well received. More an evolution than a complete design turnaround, the F30 3-Series has grown a little while also picking...
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