One of the company's most iconic nameplates, the BMW M3 is nearly 40 years old as of 2025. It all started in 1986, four years after BMW introduced the second-generation 3 Series (E30). Intended to ...

And it seems equally certain that the actual stuff from which it was made – specifically the rear-end bodywork that differentiated it from lesser 3-series models – formed part of that appeal.

BMW enthusiasts can look forward to Mattel's newest Hot Wheels set of five cars. It's not without flaws, but it still ...

A red BMW 333i with matching numbers has become the most expensive 3 Series ever sold in South Africa, while a 325i S Evo2 ...

The love began years ago. Every morning on my way to work I would walk past one. An E30 M3. Something about the shape, the stance, the trim perfection of the profile, the kidney grille (remember that?

The BMW M3 has captivated automotive enthusiasts for over four decades, standing as an icon in the sports sedan world. Since its debut in 1986, each generation of the M3 has showcased BMWs ...

The BMW 3 Series story may not have started with this second-generation model, but the E30 years are some of the most ...

The M3 going electric is a big deal, the biggest since BMW replaced the original lightweight four-cylinder homologation ...

In 1988, the BMW M3 enjoyed one of its greatest motorsport victories when Patrick Snijers drove an E30 to win on the Manx Rally. Chris Harris meets the Belgian as he is reunited with one of the ...

Back in the day, the E30 M3 dominated race tracks and rally courses around the world, but these days, it’s the BMW 325i that’s getting all the action. The 325i is raced in the SpecE30 racing ...

So far, there have been six BMW M3 generations, starting with the homologation special E30 in 1989 and its 2.3-liter inline-four engine. The second-gen E36 BMW M3 models followed in 1995 with the ...