3 Series

Mike passed away at 80 years old this year. But, his memory and his story live on with his 1970 BMW 2002, which the family plans to keep driving. The automobile is undoubtedly one of…

The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo was a unique model that combined the sportiness of the 3 Series sedan with the practicality of a hatchback. It offered more space, comfort and versatility than the regular…

BMWs get under your skin. The more of them you drive, the more you start to want one, or at least that’s what happened to me. After driving countless BMW press cars in my over…

Carwow is back with another somewhat unusual drag race. This time, Watson & team pit the ALPINA B3 against the BMW M3, M340i and M340d. The kicker? These are all tourings which is not surprising…

BMW Australia had a great 2023 after selling 26,184 cars (+15.4% year-over-year increase) to grab the sales luxury crown from Mercedes. Of the total deliveries, the 3 Series accounted for 3,147 units, making it the…

  The M340i is the sweet spot in the 3 Series lineup because you still get a six-cylinder engine without the visual drama of the M3. However, this M Performance sedan is far from stock…

Amidst a lineup filled with daring and controversial models, the BMW M340i maintains a subtle presence, perhaps escaping notice for certain customers. Boasting a refined yet stylish design that exudes elegance and sportiness, the BMW…

BMW’s Gran Turismo models were experiments that never really took off. Codenamed F34, the 3 Series GT was sold for only seven years and never received a direct successor following its discontinuation in 2020. Launched…

South Africa never got the original M3 but it did receive the next best thing – the 333i. Developed by BMW, BMW Motorsport, and ALPINA, the sportiest E30 sold in the country was built locally…

We recently had the opportunity to get a sneak peek at two out of three books in a series: “BMW by Design” and “BMW’s Hidden Gems,” both authored by Steve Saxty. In a surprising turn…