3 Series
Porsche just announced a new head unit infotainment screen upgrade for its some of its older models, such as the first-gen Cayenne, 987 Boxster, and 997 911. What the new head units do is replace…
Nico DeMattia / January 19, 2023
3 Series
I was thinking early today about why modern BMWs just aren’t as universally loved as older ones. When I was in high school, and reading car magazines front-to-back like a madman, there wasn’t a comparison…
Nico DeMattia / December 21, 2022
3 Series
When I was searching for a car to replace my E46 325i problem child, I had my mind set on an E90. I’ve always loved the design, felt the cabin was modern enough to not…
Nico DeMattia / July 7, 2022
3 Series
When asked which 3 Series is best, almost every BMW fan on earth will say the same thing — the E46. Just a few months ago, I would have said the same thing and, in…
Nico DeMattia / May 3, 2022
3 Series
Was the Bangle Era the Best Era of BMW Design?
by Nico DeMattia / Date: March 4, 2021
News
rIn the ’70s and ’80s, German cars built a reputation for being incredibly well-made. Mercedes-Benz and BMW had the biggest impact on such reputation, as both brands built wildly over-engineered cars that seemed miles ahead…
Nico DeMattia / December 17, 2020
3 Series
BMW isn’t unique with its mid-cycle facelifts (“LCI” in BMW-speak); every car company on the planet gives each of its models a refresh halfway through their life-cycles. The reason for such facelifts isn’t to make…
Nico DeMattia / December 14, 2020
3 Series
Ever since the E90-generation BMW 3 Series made its debut, enthusiasts have been pining for its predecessor, the E46-generation 3 Series. It’s not that the E90 was, or still is, bad, it’s just that the…
Nico DeMattia / January 11, 2020
3 Series
Despite Chris Bangle’s revolutionary design and a slightly modest cabin, the E90’s performance capabilities meant it was well received by the automotive community. Jason Plato raved about the car in his review for Fifth Gear…
Guest Writer / November 4, 2016
3 Series
BMW announced today that production for the BMW 3 Series Sedan ends in October 2011. The only 3er diesel available in the U.S., the 335d, will also production in August. BMW is preparing for the…
Horatiu Boeriu / May 26, 2011