Why BMW’s Weird SMG Gearbox Still Divides E46 M3 Owners
Some owners loved the paddle-shift feel. Others sank thousands into failed pumps and actuators.
What’s Your BMW Unicorn? Mine Is the E46 M3 CSL
One writer's case for the E46 M3 CSL as his BMW unicorn, and why 2027 finally lets Americans drive one.
Electric BMW M3 Looks Fast And Wide In New Spy Video
Car paparazzi have filmed prototypes of the much-hyped BMW M3 EV, but one big question remains: how much will it weigh?
I Drove the BMW M3 CS Handschalter and Horsepower Wasn’t the Point
An owner's first 80 km in the manual-only M3 CS: the gearbox feel matters more than more power.
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BMW M Boss Explains Why An Electric M3 Is Coming Soon
Frank van Meel says BMW M isn't being pressured to launch electric vehicles but is convinced there’s room for an M3 without a combustion engine.
Why BMW Won’t Fake a V8 Sound, But Will Fake Gear Shifts
Van Meel draws a line between fake engine noise and simulated gear changes in BMW M's first EVs.
BMW Dealers Snapped Up All M3 CS Handschalter Build Slots
Exclusive to North America, the manual M3 CS was predictably an instant hit with dealers, despite its six-figure starting price.
BMW Marks 40 Years Of The M3 With Flashy Special Edition
Available as a sedan and wagon, the 40th Anniversary Limited Edition gets bold colors, a blacked-out kidney grille, and smoked headlights.
BMW Celebrates 40 Years of the M3 at Monterey Car Week 2026
Six M3 generations, a customer-owned E30, and BMW's first electric M3 concept shared the same day in Monterey.
Audi RS5 Is Nearly 4 Seconds Slower Than BMW M3 In Track Duel
In a super-wagon showdown, the Audi RS5 Avant’s much higher curb weight reared its ugly head. It didn’t help that the BMW M3 Touring was equipped with semi-slick tires, either.
This Is What BMW’s First Electric M3 Concept Looks Like in Person
New photos detail the ducktail spoiler, natural fiber panels, and racing seats previewing BMW's electric M3.
