1 Series

The current BMW M140i will go down in history as one of most fun and engaging compact BMWs, a true rear-wheel drive hot hatch that has only one goal – to put a smile on…

There are a lot of BMW fans bemoaning the death of the rear-wheel drive 1 Series, which will make way or a new, front-wheel drive-based model. The switch in driven wheels is causing quite the…

The newly launched Mercedes-Benz A-Class seems to be a home run for the brand. It brings a lot of goodies to the table, from a more spacious interior to better materials, new design and incredible…

The BMW 1 Series was an atypical car from the get go due to its hatchback shape. The Coupe was a whole different story, since it had the proportions to match BMW’s history of making…

The launch of the BMW X2 M35i is more important than you might assume right now. As you probably already know, the upcoming 1 Series range will no longer be rear-wheel drive and that means…

Joe Achilles is a bit of a Bimmerphile and has had a few really fun, small BMWs, including a BMW M2 for a time. Now, though, his daily driver is a BMW M140i Shadow Edition…

At the moment, the current BMW M140i, a fan favorite among BMW enthusiasts, is a great little sports car but it’s isn’t a proper performance car. Sure, its 340 hp from its 3.0 liter turbocharged…

It’s no longer a secret that BMW will be changing the 1 Series drastically once the new model comes out. The fan-favorite RWD setup will be dropped in favor of a FWD one to make…

There’s a lot of negativity surrounding the next-gen 1 Series from traditional BMW purists. This negativity stems from the fact that the next 1 Series will make the switch from rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive,…

When people think of hot hatchbacks, the first cars that come to mind are the Volkswagen GTI, Ford Focus RS and the BMW M140i. These are among the absolute best hatches on the market. One…