British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes. If her lead holds — and Raman and…
Steven is a Senior Writer for BMWBLOG. A lifelong enthusiast, he's driven F90 M5s around Circuit of the Americas, off-roaded X5s, drag raced M4s and M2s, and spent countless paychecks maintaining BMWs in varying states of broken. He joined the team in 2020, bringing years of…
In this week’s issue of Auto Express we hit the road in the new BMW 3 Series to see if the latest compact exec has what it takes to beat the Mercedes C-Class and Audi A5. We also have exclusive images that…
Motoring editor, reporter and presenter It is charming but also unfamiliar hearing words like “Gusheshe” and “Kyalami” emerge from the lips of German BMW executives. Such is the far-reaching impact of South African car culture: the Munich heads know all…
The Supercar Blog BMW Australia is bringing a small batch of special M models to local showrooms to mark the Nürburgring's 100th anniversary in 2027 Only 16 cars will be available, spread across four models from the M range While the global anniversary…
The 2024 BMW R 12 is an urban cruiser and the little brother to the Big Boxer-powered R 18. Along with the sportier R 12 nineT, it replaces the R nineT platform, and it carries a $12,345 MSRP. The 1170cc air-/oil-cooled boxer makes 95 horsepower, 15 fewer…
The 2024 BMW F 900 GS replaces the F 850 GS and turns the middleweight GS into a more off-road-capable adventure bike, while the new F 800 GS takes over the street-focused role. The F 900 GS weighs 31 pounds less than the 850, much of it…
DUBAI – The fifth-generation BMW X5 has made its debut in the UAE, bringing a significant combination of new design features, advanced digital technology and an expanded choice of drive systems to the country's luxury vehicle market. BMW Group Middle East introduced…
Serving as the performance flagship of the gasoline-powered 3 Series lineup, the 2027 BMW M350 xDrive pairs a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine with 48V mild-hybrid technology to produce 437 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission and standard xDrive all-wheel…
Steven is a Senior Writer for BMWBLOG. A lifelong enthusiast, he's driven F90 M5s around Circuit of the Americas, off-roaded X5s, drag raced M4s and M2s, and spent countless paychecks maintaining BMWs in varying states of broken. He joined the team in 2020, bringing years of…
For half a century, the BMW 3 Series has been the car other carmakers buy to take apart. Launched in 1975, it distilled BMW's formula into a compact, rear-drive sedan with balanced handling, eager engines and a driving position that felt purpose-built for winding roads. It became the default choice for young professionals across Europe and America and the benchmark against which the Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4, Lexus IS, Cadillac CTS and Alfa Romeo Giulia were all judged.
Generations such as the boxy E30, the beloved E46 and the more digital G20 each have their devotees, and a long list of coupes, convertibles, wagons and Gran Turismo variants has come and gone along the way. Critics have accused later 3 Series of growing too large, too heavy and too insulated, while owners point out that it is still among the most enjoyable sedans you can buy. Plug-in hybrid models, fast M340i and M350 versions and the separate M3 cover nearly every taste.
The newest 3 Series marks a turning point. It adopts the design language of BMW's Neue Klasse, with a slimmer, more upright grille and a minimalist cabin, while an electric sibling, the new i3, shares its name and its look but rides on a dedicated EV platform. Early first drives describe two very different cars launched as one big gamble. This page follows both: reviews, comparisons, pricing, recalls and how the sport-sedan icon adapts to the electric era.
The sport sedan every rival has chased since 1975, now in a bold new generation that sits beside its electric twin, the Neue Klasse i3.
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