1 Series
You’ve likely seen your fair share of engine swaps, but switching from diesel to gasoline isn’t exactly common. This BMW 1 Series started out in life as a plain 118d before being converted into something…
Adrian / January 31, 2022
1 Series
Most BMW fans hold a soft spot in their hearts for the first-gen BMW 1 Series hatchback. The idea of a rear-wheel drive, straight-six-powered hatchback is flat-out lunacy in today’s era of automobile. However, even…
Nico DeMattia / January 20, 2022
1 Series
One of the best driving modern BMWs has to be the 1 Series M Coupe. Built in 2011, and only 2011, the BMW 1M Coupe quickly became a legend, for its superb driving dynamics, punchy…
Nico DeMattia / January 17, 2022
1 Series
Gone but certainly not forgotten, the BMW M140i was indirectly replaced by the M135i but with two fewer cylinders and substantially less power. In the old days, BMW used to sell the M Performance 1…
Adrian / January 12, 2022
1 Series
AC Schnitzer BMW M135i vs Volkswagen Golf R — Top Gear Test
by Nico DeMattia / Date: January 11, 2022
1 Series
The BMW M3 is a family car, right? It has four doors, five-ish seats, a large trunk, and is easy enough to drive the kids to school in. It’s the sports car you get if…
Nico DeMattia / December 28, 2021
1 Series
This new generation of BMW 1 Series, the F40, isn’t exactly beloved by enthusiasts. To be honest, most of its hate isn’t deserved — it’s a good car for a decent price. However, its front-wheel…
Nico DeMattia / December 12, 2021
1 Series
Not all BMW enthusiasts can afford a brand new Bimmer. BMWs are premium cars that carry premium price tags, which are often too high for many enthusiasts. However, that absolutely does not mean those same…
Nico DeMattia / December 11, 2021
1 Series
Gone but not forgotten, the BMW M140i is still among the most exciting hot hatches thanks to its rear-wheel-drive nature combined with an inline-six engine all wrapped up in a compact package. The M135i that…
Adrian / December 3, 2021
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Having ruled out full-fat M versions of front-wheel-drive-based cars, BMW is not interested in leveling up the M135i xDrive to take on the likes of the Mercedes-AMG A45 S and the new Audi RS3. However,…
Adrian / November 28, 2021
1 Series
Note: Don’t forget to turn on the English subtitles. Pitting the latest BMW M3 against the M140i doesn’t seem like a fair fight, but this is no ordinary M140i. You’re looking at a hot hatch…
Adrian / November 26, 2021