BMW makes-over M models

01/08/2008 01:34. BMW is making some minor modifications to its M models for 2009 - and has also confirmed upcoming M variants of the X5 and X6 .

The M3 - now on offer in saloon form - gets revised switchgear, new air conditioning vents, active front head restraints and a new central armrest. New options include the seven-speed dual-clutch sequential-shift gearbox, and several different paint colours. // Channel 4 News

30/07/2008 10:41. Pictures of the 2009 M3 have hit the 'Net courtesy of BMW's German press site, and the new car is a looker. BMW has tightened up the lines all the way around and the results make for a pleasing facelift.

Inside, we see a little more embellishment around the gauges and some new accents in the trim to give the interior more color, but other than that, the layout stays the same. The big news inside is that it appears the iDrive may finally be... // MotorTrend Magazine