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Bobby Hitt, BMW Manager of Media and Public Relations
The Ultimate Fixing Machine. Bobby Hitt, the Earl of Spartanburg, South Carolina. more
2009 BMW 335i vs 2010 Audi S4
Closer Than Ever Before more
Luxury Wagon Showdown: Audi, BMW, Cadillac
Despite our love for wagons, these versatile haulers have fallen out of favor with the American public. more
Review: 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon
Even if a 3 Series wagon is a relatively rare sight, the compact wagon is instantly recognizable. more
Great Drive: Luxury Hardtop Convertible Comparison
BMW 328i, Infiniti G37, Lexus IS350C, Volvo C70: Four hardtop convertibles make a splash in the exclusive seaside resort of Laguna Beach. more
2009 BMW 335i Coupe
Three years have passed since we first saw a turbocharged 3-series, but the 2009 BMW 335i is still both sweet and satisfying. more
2009 BMW 328i
This 3-series arrived just as the snow started falling. When you're on hyper alert for the first sign of lost traction, there's probably no car that better communicates what's going on than the 3-series. more
2009 BMW 335d
If you're a diehard fan of diesel engines and the 3-series, the 2009 BMW 335d may be just what you're looking for. more
2008 Automobile All-Stars
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All-Star: 2008 BMW 3-series
Maybe we should give it a lifetime achievement award, too. There's nothing surprising about this repeat All-Star winner. more
BMW to Offer Factory Performance Parts
BMW will start selling after market performance parts for the 3-series and Z4. Read about the modifications here. more
Dueling Coupes: 2008 BMW 335i vs 2008 Infiniti G37S
Joy rides such as this sport coupe dash from Alabama to Michigan are hard-earned. To qualify, Automobile Magazine editors suffer endless hours in crowded airliners harassed by surly flight attendants. While jetting coast to coast in pursuit of grist for the ed more
2008 BMW 3-series Convertible
The 3-series convertible is a no-brainer pick for our top spot. After all, the sedan upon which it's based was our Automobile of the Year in 2006, and practically everyone in the office wants their own personal 330i after driving our Four Seasons sedan for a y more
Top Convertibles: $40,000 to $50,000
Not only are these two cars the best of this price range, they're also two of the best convertibles at any price. more
2006 BMW 330i Four Seasons Review
Let's get the bad news out of the way first. The 3.0-liter in-line six in our Four Seasons BMW 330i suffered a major mechanical failure. more
2007 Alpina B3 Biturbo Photo Gallery
See the Alpina B3 Biturbo carve up mountain roads here. more
2008 BMW 335i Convertible
With its fourth-generation 3-series convertible, BMW joins the trend toward retractable hard tops--following the likes of the Mercedes-Benz SL, the Volvo C70, and the Volkswagen Eos. The switch is a curious one for BMW, as it adds weight and loses what even BM more
2008 BMW 335d Touring Photo Gallery
We wish BMW would sell a diesel like this in the US, but until then all we have are these photos. more
All-Star: 2007 BMW 3-series
Why are 3-series BMWs so well loved? They are not the best in any single attribute, whether speed, acceleration, fuel economy, space, comfort, quality, or appearance. But they are better than all others at doing everything extremely well, because they've been more
2007 BMW 3-series Convertible Wallpaper Photo Gallery
BMW has released official photos of the new 3-series convertible. Check them out here. more
2007 BMW 335i Dynamometer Revisited: We Test Another One!
A few weeks ago, we got a surprise visit from the new BMW 335i coupe, one of the hottest cars of the year. We'd been quivering in anticipation for the 335i not because it's a 3-series--although that pedigree doesn't hurt--but because the mind-meltingly fast tw more
2007 BMW 335i Coupe
Welcome to Innsbruck, the 800-year-old former outpost of the Hapsburg Empire, where we've come to drive the new BMW 3-series coupe, the car that for centuries (OK, maybe it only seems that long) has been the most notable of semi-affordable sport coupes. more
2007 BMW 335i Dynamometer Run
The 2007 BMW 335i will be in showrooms next month, and is the first application of BMW's new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six. This is a big deal because BMW has had only two short affairs with turbocharged gasoline production cars--the 2002 Turbo in the more
2007 BMW 335i Coupe Dyno Chart
Download high-resolution versions of the dyno chart for this 335i monster! more
2007 BMW 335i Coupe Photo Gallery
You'll get the full story of the BMW 335i in the September issue of Automobile Magazine. Get a first look by downloading these wallpaper photos. more