Every manufacturer – ones that survived at least – has had that one ‘it’ product, the one that really made them. VW hit the ground running with the Beetle, and so did Ford with the Model T, but BMW? There have been two BMW companies, and they are almost unrelated. The first one ran until […]
The BMW E46 3 Series is Now 25 Years Old
Good grief, it’s another anniversary! We’re slightly late to this one, but only by months. The BMW E46 3 Series was launched in April 1998. Who remembers the “DNA” adverts? To think, we have moved on another three generations now, but some are still saying that the E46 was the best. The E46 3 Series: […]
BMW 3 Series Touring LCI Gets Sporty Attitude From 3D Design
With good reason, tuners are eager to get their hands on the BMW M3 Touring since the performance wagon has been decades in the making. But what about working on a back-to-basics 320d? Japanese aftermarket specialist 3D Design decided to sprinkle some of its magic onto the mile-cruncher by tweaking the facelifted version equipped with […]
Could This 1988 E30 ALPINA C2 2.7 Be Your Perfect Daily Driver?
What do almost all of us car enthusiasts want as our perfect daily driver? We want something small, nimble, sporty, good looking, rear-wheel drive, and manual, right? Most of us can’t have that, as so many of us have families and pragmatic realities that require larger, more sensible vehicles. But in an ideal car world, […]
This BMW M340i Touring With a Mid-Pipe Sounds Better Than an M3
It isn’t much of a secret anymore that BMW’s B58 engine is among the best six-cylinder engines in our solar system. It’s powerful, smooth, and it makes a great noise. Here in the U.S., our B58-powered cars sound excellent. Even pretty boring family haulers, like the BMW X5 xDrive40i sounds really good because of their […]
The E30 BMW 318is Is a Great Value in Car and Driver’s Retro Review
These days, BMW enthusiasts barely get out of bed for anything less than six cylinders and 300 horsepower. Cars like the four-cylinder BMW 330i don’t really excite the fanbase much anymore, as they’re often the lease-special models for yuppie suburbanites. However, back in the day, smaller, less powerful four-cylinder Bimmers were actually appreciated by enthusiasts […]
BMW M340i Touring Takes on 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43
The BMW M340i Touring is one of the very best overall daily drivers on the planet. It’s fast, fun, practical, comfortable, and good looking. There’s nothing it does poorly. However, it isn’t the only car that can be all of those things, nor is it the only one from a premium brand. The Mercedes-AMG C43 […]
Review: 2023 BMW M340i xDrive
I’ve had three different generations of 3 Series sedans, the E36, E46, and E90, so you can say I have a type. Small, premium sport sedans are kind of my thing. Not only that but all of the 3 Series’ that I’ve owned are considered to be among the best. So I like to think […]
BMW E30 Cabrio Revitalized With Dry Ice Cleaning, Paint Correction, New Soft Top
Even though it’s only Monday, we strongly believe this is the most satisfying video you’re going to watch all week. The subject is a neglected BMW 3 Series Convertible from the E30 era that was pampered by a professional detailer from Costa Mesa, California who believes it has doubled the car’s value following the restoration […]
This E36 BMW 318i Touring Is a Blast on the Nürburgring
Power certainly isn’t everything. When it comes to having fun, power is not a requirement. What’s more important for fun, especially on track, are a balanced chassis, communicative steering, and a sense of humor. That principle couldn’t be more on display than in this video from Misha Charoudin, in which he laps an incredibly slow […]