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2012 BMW 3 Series: Up Close
Of all BMW's cars, the 3 Series is the one that somehow escaped being hit by the Chris Bangle ugly stick, so I didn't go to the redesigned compact sedan's North American debut looking for sweet re ...

Wiper system
1.  Switching on wipers 2.  Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3.  Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor 4.  Cleaning windshield and headlamps 5.  Set ...

The Inside
The interior styling is all-new, but BMW has taken an evolutionary approach, as there's still a strong resemblance to the previous generation's cabin. Befitting this class, it's decked out with ri ...