WITH THE UPDATED 2010 3 Series Coupe recently spied, and these new photos of the convertible version, it’s clear that BMW is well into the final stages of development for the updated 3 Series range.

Likely to debut at Frankfurt next month, the latest round of spy photos for the 2010 3 Series Convertible - [...]

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FOLLOWING THE LAUNCH last month of the 2009 BMW 330d sedan in Australia, BMW is set to give the diesel-engined 3 Series Coupe, Convertible and Touring a local release.

Depending on the body style, customers will be able to choose from a 2.0 litre four cylinder diesel or a 3.0 litre straight-six diesel.

The 3 Series [...]

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AS ITS MOST popular model, BMW’s 3 Series generates plenty of interest whenever a new model is set to debut. With the next generation due in 2012, it’s no surprise that unconfirmed reports about the car’s details are now beginning to circulate.

The lines of the new car are reported to borrow heavily from the latest [...]

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FOLLOWING LAST YEAR’S update to the the 3 Series sedan, BMW has begun work on a mid-life facelift for the 3 Series Coupe.

These new spy photos reveal that the Coupe’s visual changes will be minor. New front and rear bumpers, LED rear lights and updated headlights figure among the more obvious revisions.

The interior of the [...]

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BMW HAS LET LOOSE its performance-oriented 330d sedan into the Australian market today, the first 3 Series vehicle to boast the company’s high output diesel powerplant.

Powered by a six-cylinder 3.0 litre turbo-diesel engine, the 330d provides V8 rivaling torque with efficiency akin to a four-cylinder. In fact, with 520Nm on tap from just 1750rpm, the turbo-diesel motor [...]

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LET ME CUT straight to the chase here: if I was in the market for a new BMW right now, this is the one I would buy - the 320d.

At $57,500 (but check with your dealer on drive-away pricing), it is sensibly priced for a premium Euro package; has four doors (sensible if you need [...]

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With emissions standards getting tougher, some manufacturers have resorted to downsizing and turbocharging their engines in a bid to meet customer and government demands.

The ‘less is more’ approach has been in full swing for a while now and it appears BMW’s 1 and 3-Series will be next to join the fray.

Sky Motoring is reporting that [...]

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It looks like another advertising war is flaring up in the media between Audi and BMW. This time, Audi US has fired the first shot from a Californian trench in the form of the all-new 2009 Audi A4, provoking BMW with the billboard line, “Your move, BMW.” 

Clearly an invitation too good to pass up, BMW has fired back with [...]

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The render you see above accompanies rumours suggesting that BMW may be working on a 3-Series GT concept car for the Frankfurt Motor Show later in the year.

While nothing has been officially confirmed, it makes sense if you remember that BMW is about to unveil its 5-Series GT Concept at the fast-approaching Geneva Show.

Public reaction [...]

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BMW has revealed pricing for its M Sport packages, which offer styling and handling upgrades across a range of models - but no power upgrades - for those Bimmer owners who want a bit more edge to their wheels.

The M Sport packages include styling upgrades for a more aggressive M-car look, along with bigger wheels, [...]

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BMW’s 3-Series has enjoyed a huge run of success and now, come November, the darling of the Australian white collar worker is to be replaced by a new model - one that offers new styling, new features and a new price point.

BMW, known for its (ahem) extensive options lists, has announced a new era of [...]

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BMW has followed its recently revealed new-look 7-Series with an updated 2009 3-Series sedan and estate. As was the case with the 7-Series upgrade, BMW has found comfort in being conservative and the updated 3-Series has received only a mild rework. Particular attention has been paid to revising the face of [...]

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