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BMW M3 CS (2023)
Sep 2023
Using the M4 CSL's engine, BMW has created the rather different M3 CS.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Using the M4 CSL's engine, BMW has created the rather different M3 CS.
by Shane O' Donoghue

BMW M3 Touring (2023)
Feb 2023
The BMW M3 estate is finally a thing. Will it be the car petrolheads were hoping for?
by James Fossdyke
The BMW M3 estate is finally a thing. Will it be the car petrolheads were hoping for?
by James Fossdyke

BMW 320d Touring (2023)
Sep 2022
BMW's updated 3 Series has a lightly modified exterior design and new in-car technology. We drove the 320d Touring.
by James Fossdyke
BMW's updated 3 Series has a lightly modified exterior design and new in-car technology. We drove the 320d Touring.
by James Fossdyke

BMW M340i xDrive Saloon (2023)
Sep 2022
BMW's updated 3 Series gets a mild facelift and fresh technology, but there's still an M340i model...
by James Fossdyke
BMW's updated 3 Series gets a mild facelift and fresh technology, but there's still an M340i model...
by James Fossdyke

BMW M3 xDrive Competition Saloon (2022)
Nov 2021
All-wheel drive gives the BMW M3 another level of usability.
by James Fossdyke
All-wheel drive gives the BMW M3 another level of usability.
by James Fossdyke

BMW M3 Competition Saloon (2021)
Mar 2021
With the styling and the weight, you might think BMW has dropped the ball on the new M3. Not a bit of it.
by Matt Robinson
With the styling and the weight, you might think BMW has dropped the ball on the new M3. Not a bit of it.
by Matt Robinson

BMW 330e hybrid (2020)
May 2020
BMW’s half-electric 330e looks good on paper, but how does it perform in the real world?
by Neil Briscoe
BMW’s half-electric 330e looks good on paper, but how does it perform in the real world?
by Neil Briscoe

BMW 330i petrol M Sport (2019)
Mar 2020
Can the amped-up 2.0-litre turbo-engined BMW 330i impress with its handling and performance?
by Neil Briscoe
Can the amped-up 2.0-litre turbo-engined BMW 330i impress with its handling and performance?
by Neil Briscoe

BMW M340i xDrive Saloon (2020)
Oct 2019
The first fast version of the new 3 Series arrives, in the form of the 374hp BMW M340i.
by Matt Robinson
The first fast version of the new 3 Series arrives, in the form of the 374hp BMW M340i.
by Matt Robinson

BMW 330e hybrid (2020)
Aug 2019
Second generation of BMW's plug-in hybrid 3 Series impresses with a longer electric only range and more.
by Neil Briscoe
Second generation of BMW's plug-in hybrid 3 Series impresses with a longer electric only range and more.
by Neil Briscoe

BMW 330d xDrive Touring
Jul 2019
BMW's handsome new 3 Series Touring looks set for better sales in Ireland than most estates.
by Neil Briscoe
BMW's handsome new 3 Series Touring looks set for better sales in Ireland than most estates.
by Neil Briscoe

BMW 320d xDrive (2019)
Mar 2019
The BMW 3 Series gains all-wheel drive and in its sportiest diesel guise delivers a mostly rewarding experience.
by Dave Humphreys
The BMW 3 Series gains all-wheel drive and in its sportiest diesel guise delivers a mostly rewarding experience.
by Dave Humphreys

BMW M340i xDrive (2019) prototype
Dec 2018
The 2019 BMW M340i xDrive is a new type of 3 Series, one we like very much indeed.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The 2019 BMW M340i xDrive is a new type of 3 Series, one we like very much indeed.
by Shane O' Donoghue

BMW 330i petrol M Sport (2019)
Dec 2018
If you fancy petrol power for your 2019 BMW 3 Series, the new 330i version is well worth a test drive.
by Shane O' Donoghue
If you fancy petrol power for your 2019 BMW 3 Series, the new 330i version is well worth a test drive.
by Shane O' Donoghue

BMW 320d diesel Sport (2019)
Dec 2018
Time to check out the new BMW 3 Series: we test drive the 2019 320d saloon before it arrives in Ireland.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Time to check out the new BMW 3 Series: we test drive the 2019 320d saloon before it arrives in Ireland.
by Shane O' Donoghue

BMW 3 Series G20 prototype
Aug 2018
BMW's new 3 Series puts the sport back in sports saloon. We've driven a 2019 prototype of the 330i.
by Neil Briscoe
BMW's new 3 Series puts the sport back in sports saloon. We've driven a 2019 prototype of the 330i.
by Neil Briscoe

BMW M3 CS
May 2018
Less weight, more power and added visual muscle define the new BMW M3 CS. Worth signing up for?
by Shane O' Donoghue
Less weight, more power and added visual muscle define the new BMW M3 CS. Worth signing up for?
by Shane O' Donoghue

BMW 330e Saloon
Apr 2017
Practical performance with an environmental conscience is the aim of the BMW 330e; what's it like in the real world?
by Maurice Malone
Practical performance with an environmental conscience is the aim of the BMW 330e; what's it like in the real world?
by Maurice Malone

BMW 340i Gran Turismo
Jul 2016
Big power for the modestly facelifted BMW 3 Series GT flagship.
by Matt Robinson
Big power for the modestly facelifted BMW 3 Series GT flagship.
by Matt Robinson

BMW 330e Saloon
Jan 2016
BMW's core 3 Series gets a plug-in hybrid drivetrain in the 330e.
by Matt Robinson
BMW's core 3 Series gets a plug-in hybrid drivetrain in the 330e.
by Matt Robinson

BMW 320d EfficienctDynamics Plus Touring
Sep 2015
BMW goes for the green vote with a super-frugal 320d, here in estate format.
by Matt Robinson
BMW goes for the green vote with a super-frugal 320d, here in estate format.
by Matt Robinson

BMW 3 Series
Jul 2015
BMW updates its 3 Series, though you have to look hard to notice.
by Kyle Fortune
BMW updates its 3 Series, though you have to look hard to notice.
by Kyle Fortune

BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype
Nov 2014
BMW's 3 Series is set to get increased performance and significantly lower emissions through plug-in technology.
by Dave Humphreys
BMW's 3 Series is set to get increased performance and significantly lower emissions through plug-in technology.
by Dave Humphreys

BMW M3 Saloon
May 2014
The BMW M3 name lives on in four-door saloon format only - and it's our pick of the new twins.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The BMW M3 name lives on in four-door saloon format only - and it's our pick of the new twins.
by Shane O' Donoghue

BMW 318d Gran Turismo
Dec 2013
Think of the BMW 318d GT as an alternative to the 5 Series and it begins to make some sense.
by Dave Humphreys
Think of the BMW 318d GT as an alternative to the 5 Series and it begins to make some sense.
by Dave Humphreys

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
Apr 2013
Have you always wanted a 3 Series hatchback? Then you'll love the new Gran Turismo.
by Kyle Fortune
Have you always wanted a 3 Series hatchback? Then you'll love the new Gran Turismo.
by Kyle Fortune

BMW 3 Series Touring
Jul 2012
Here's our first drive in the all-new BMW 3 Series estate.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Here's our first drive in the all-new BMW 3 Series estate.
by Shane O' Donoghue

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics
Mar 2012
We've driven BMW's most efficient 3 Series yet.
by Shane O' Donoghue
We've driven BMW's most efficient 3 Series yet.
by Shane O' Donoghue

BMW 3 Series
Dec 2011
We've driven the formidable new BMW 320d.
by Graeme Lambert
We've driven the formidable new BMW 320d.
by Graeme Lambert

BMW M3 GTS
Jul 2010
The limited edition GTS marks 25 years of the BMW M3. We've driven it.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The limited edition GTS marks 25 years of the BMW M3. We've driven it.
by Shane O' Donoghue