3 Series

2025 may not be over yet, but we’re already eager to see what the next year brings. It’s shaping up to be one of the busiest in BMW’s history, thanks in part to a pair…

Split headlights — currently offered on some of BMW’s most exclusive models, like the 7 Series and X7 — are nothing short of polarizing. Some people love them, some people hate them. Regardless of how…

The BMW 3 Series turns 50 this year, and across Europe the anniversary is being marked not just with classic icons, but with personal stories—individual cars that define what the 3 Series means to real…

The next-generation BMW 3 Series is deep into development, and the closer it gets to its November 2026 production start, the more pieces of the puzzle come together. Beyond the Neue Klasse-inspired design and high-tech…

The E46 3 Series carried BMW’s reputation into a new millennium, and it had to look the part. Beloved for its balance, precision, and timeless styling, it became one of the most influential models in…

Back in the 1990s, Mobil 1 organized an unusual endurance test to highlight the importance of regular maintenance. The subject was a BMW 3 Series E30 with an M20 engine. After a break-in period of…

BMW has been in a festive mood all year to celebrate the 3 Series’ 50th anniversary. We’ve seen multiple “50 Jahre” special editions marking half a century since the E21 debuted. Mexico is the next…

“BMW reinvents itself” – that’s how the Vision Neue Klasse was described at its reveal. It’s been a little over two years since the concept broke cover at IAA Mobility. We saw the car in…

There’s no escape from car paparazzi. Whether it’s at the Nürburgring or in snowy Sweden, there’s almost always someone with a camera pointed at a prototype. A new spy video shows a BMW convoy of…

Those of us in America may be familiar with the 318ti and its unique “California top.” Smack dab between a convertible soft top and traditional roof, the California Edition 318ti offered a canvas top that…