Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

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2013 BMW 328i M Sport vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Premium vs. 2014 Lexus IS 250 F Sport
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In 3-Series, on May 15th, 2013

Edmunds sets out to find out the best sport sedan for $45,000. In the comparison, the 2013 BMW 328i M Sport is pitted against the Cadillac ATS 2.0 Premium and the Lexus IS 250 F Sport. The BMW 328i is … Continue reading
2013 One Lap Of America: Day 3 – Daytona
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In 3-Series, on May 10th, 2013

After catching a few hours sleep were up and off driving a few miles down the road to the home of the Rolex 24 hour race, Daytona International Speedway. Two runs were scheduled for today and we were very curious … Continue reading
BMW M Performance Power Kit now available for BMW 330d – 286 hp
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In 3-Series, on May 9th, 2013

The BMW M Performance Power Kit is now available for the BMW 330d. Previously available only for the 320d and 335i models, the BMW M Performance Power Kit boosts the power of the 330d by 20 kW to 286 hp, … Continue reading
2014 BMW 335d xDrive priced at 49,900 Euros, 4.8 sec from 0 to 100km/h
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In 3-Series, on May 9th, 2013

From the summer of 2013, a new top-of-the-range diesel model for the BMW 3 Series also featuring BMW xDrive will become available. The BMW 335d xDrive uses a straight six cylinder diesel engine under the bonnet producing 313 hp and … Continue reading
BMW recalls 220,000 2002-2003 3 Series cars over an airbag problem
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In 3-Series, on May 8th, 2013

BMW recalls 220,000 2002-2003 3 Series cars over an airbag problem. The same issue prompted five other major automakers to recall 3.4 million vehicles, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Nissan, and Toyota. The recall applies worldwide with 42,080 of these located in … Continue reading
2013 One Lap Of America: Day 1 – Wet Skid Pad
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In 3-Series, on May 5th, 2013

The 2013 One Lap of America got underway at 8:30 this morning with the traditional Wet Skid Pad event at Tire Rack’s Headquarters in South Bend, Indiana. Usually we’re greeted with cool temperatures and occasional showers, but for a change … Continue reading
What can $35,000 get you: BMW 320i ZSP+ZMT
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In 3-Series, Featured Posts, on April 15th, 2013

US magazine Jalopnik says that $35,000 can buy the best sports sedan in North America. And that sports sedan is the new 2013 BMW 320i. Matt Hardigree of Jalopnik specced out a 320i with the ZSP and ZMT packages that … Continue reading
Cars.com: The $46,000 Sport Sedan Challenge
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In 3-Series, on April 10th, 2013

Cars.com selected the 2013 BMW 328i M Sport Package as the winner of their $46,000 Sports Sedan Challenge. Along with the F30 3 Series, the folks at Cars.com also tested the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 AWD Premier, 2013 Acura TL … Continue reading
BMW 3 Series wins Cars.Com / USA Today Sport Sedan Challenge
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In 3-Series, on April 8th, 2013

The BMW 328i has been selected as the winner of the Cars.Com Sports Sedan Challenge. The 3 Series emerged as the winner in a series of evaluations including race track testing, instrumented measurements, street driving and a long distance trip … Continue reading