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The show or display law — or, in complete legalese, a specific amendment to Title 49, Part 591 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or 49 CFR Part 591 — is an interesting piece of…

The BMW E46 3 Series received a lot of praise over the years, from journalists to forum members and everyone in between. But over twenty years after the car debuted: is it still worth getting…

The BMW B47 is a turbocharged inline-four diesel engine that debuted in 2014 as part of BMW’s modular B-series engine family, replacing the N47. It’s a versatile unit found in a wide range of models:…

Your BMW has more than one personality hiding behind a single button — or in newer models, an iDrive menu. Comfort, Sport, and Eco Pro are the classics, but recent BMWs also add Personal and…

The BMW 3 Series got a bunch of upgrades in 2023 and then got some more for the 2025 model year. While changes for the newest model year are closer to “nonexistent” than “major,” the…

For many first-time EV buyers, public charging can seem like a fragmented, app-heavy experience—especially compared to the simplicity of fueling a gas-powered car. But BMW is offering a new Plug & Charge feature in the…

Hard to believe it, but the G80 M3 is now in now well past its half-life. Last year BMW brought a slew of changes to the car, and thus, little changes for the 2026 model…

It isn’t news that luxury vehicles depreciate faster than more economy-minded offerings. It further comes as little surprise that the highest MSRP cars often face the worst depreciation, sometimes being offered for fractions of their…

Over the last few years, there has been a substantial increase in SUV popularity across all major car markets, including the United States. Case in point: last year, SUVs represented approximately 58 percent of new…

Justifying the full M over the (sometimes) only slightly less high-performing M Performance model, or even a base model, isn’t easy. But one reason some will spring for the M3 over the 3 Series, for…