40 Years Later, the BMW 3 Series is Still Among the Segment's Best

 

As far as compact luxury cars go, the 3 Series may well be known as "head honcho." A staple of the BMW stable for the last forty years, the 3 Series is a perennial fan favorite among critics and consumers alike.

 

Wondering what tricks the current 2016 iteration might have up its sleeve? If so, click "play" on the clip below. Here now with more on all things 3 Series are the vehicular mavens at MotorWeek:

We can't disagree with the MotorWeek team: the range-topping 340i trim is altogether terrific.

 

Packing more punch than an in-his-prime Holyfield haymaker, the…

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2016 BMW X1 Receives Glowing Review from MotorWeek Staffers

 

What is it that makes our subcompact SUV, the 2016 BMW X1, so special?

 

Well, if we at BMW of Southampton were to address this query in full, the reality of the situation is such that we could be here for quite a while. The list just goes on and on.

 

So, in lieu of doing so, we'd now like to turn things over to the industry experts at MotorWeek. Tag along with them for a closer look at the latest X1:

Loaded with luxuries, the xDrive28i -- the sole trim level of the X1 -- is one wholly uncompromising offering…

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BMW Turns Up the Heat with Sizzling (and Spanking-New) 2016 M2

 

If "fast and fun" sounds like a depiction of your ideal daily driver, it's likely that the 2016 BMW M2, the Bavarian brand's all-new sports coupe, has your name on it.

 

Wondering why we at BMW of Southampton feel as we do? Well, if so, join Kelley Blue Book Senior Associate Video Editor Zach Vlasuk in the clip below. His assessment of the M2 is as follows:

Just beneath the M2's hood, a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine holds court with a six-speed manual gearbox. Generating a glorious 365 horsepower and 343 pound-feet of torque, we…

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Kelley Blue Book is All Smiles for All-New 2016 BMW X1

 

If you're in search of a subcompact luxury SUV for your next automotive purchase, we here at BMW of Southampton have a funny feeling you may well meet your match in ours, the all-new 2016 BMW X1.

 

How can we be so sure? The clip below -- a review of the X1 from Kelley Blue Book Managing Video Editor Micah Muzio -- will provide some context on the matter. Have at it right here:

We've got nothing but love for the X1's engine, a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder. Coupled with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and the xDrive all-wheel…

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2016 BMW 4 Series: An Overview

Those looking for a winning slice of performance once had a BMW 3 Series coupe to opt for. But since the Bavarian automaker has restructured its models, that model is now its own, independent variant. Meet the 2016 4 Series, which comes in a variety of body styles and versions of lavish beast mode.

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Explore Everything the Legendary BMW 3 Series Has to Offer

The BMW 3 Series is more than just a sports sedan with decades of acclaim under its belt(line). It's a rolling mecca of prestige that is designed to put a smile on the face of whoever is driving it. Now in 2016, it comes with more zip and opulence than ever, but also with more options. To help you make an informed decision on which one is right for you, take a page out of AutoTrader's book.

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AutoGuide: New BMW 340i Replaces the 335i; Brings More Power, Connectedness to Driving Experience

BMW has upgraded the flagship model in its 3-series sport sedan line for2016, replacing the 335i with the new 340i. The results are subtle, but add up to even better driving experience, says AutoGuide in a recent review. Click "play" in the video clip below to watch AutoGuide's full report.

AutoGuide found the steering response to be sharp and the sedan's handling offers a certain agility that’s above and beyond that of the 335i. There’s a certain confidence in the 340i that had AutoGuide's tester throwing its weight...

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See the BMW M2 unleash its potential on the track

 
It's no exaggeration to say that the M2 marks the return of the Ultimate Driving Machine.
 

While we've loved every model that's arrived on the lot from BMW, there is something that is undoubtedly special about the stunning new 2016 M2 coupe.

 

And it might be the fact that it can beat the pants off of the competition... including a very surprising competitor.

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BMW 7 Series Receives 2016 World Luxury Car Award

BMW’s flagship sedan, the 7 Series, has just been honored at the 2016 New York International Auto Show with the 2016 World Luxury Car Award. While there has been a lot of news coming out of New York recently, this is some of the best we’ve heard.

 

 

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