A modified BMW 3-Series E46 Compact was recently spotted in Ukraine as a DIY reverse restomod project with a questionable outcome. The unknown builder appears to have drawn inspiration from the work ...

Before the E46 Compact was launched, an older brother was dealing with the hardships of being called ugly. That was the E36 Compact, a car that was doomed to be replaced from day one due to its design ...

Before the BMW 1 Series arrived, one could still go for premium compact hatchback styling in a Bavarian creation thanks to the E36/E46 3 Series Compacts (1993–2004). These models were sleek, nimble, ...

Enthusiasts lost something valuable after the 2006 model year, and it was more than just a vehicle. It was the soul of one of ...

The fourth generation BMW 3 Series, known as the E46 platform and sold in the U.S. from 1999 to 2006, was not only the best-selling 3 Series of all time, but the best-selling BMW of all time. The ...

Remember the 3-Series Compact from the E36 and E46 generations before BMW got really serious about its aspirations in the premium C-segment class with the 1- and 2-Series models? Even if you don’t, ...

Evan Williams is an automotive journalist and mechanical engineering technologist with more than a decade of experience in the industry. He has written for the Toronto Star and AutoTrader Canada and ...

We’ve watched the BMW E46 coupe evolve from an instant icon to a driving-enthusiast benchmark to what it is today: A modern classic, and still a great value for people who love driving and don’t mind ...