1 Series
The BMW 128ti seems, to some extent, like BMW’s way of admitting that 1 Series customers are looking for some additional fun behind the wheel. The new 1 Series is now more like the Volkswagen…
Gabriel Nica / February 13, 2021
1 Series
A 1 Series electric hatchback has been part of BMW’s plans for years, but the current generation F40 skipped the pure EV model. While there were plenty of rumors hinting at an electric vehicle based…
Horatiu Boeriu / February 8, 2021
1 Series
The first-generation BMW 1 Series hatchback was a special machine that was rather under-appreciated in its day. Its design was a bit odd and it lacked some the premium features many BMW customers at the…
Nico DeMattia / February 5, 2021
1 Series
Back when the BMW 128ti first debuted, we thought of it as BMW’s Volkswagen GTI. While some BMW enthusiasts might find that insulting, we meant it as a compliment. The GTI has long been the…
Nico DeMattia / January 28, 2021
1 Series
VIDEO: Is the BMW 128ti Better Than the M135i?
by Nico DeMattia / Date: January 24, 2021
1 Series
When BMW debuted its line of M Performance cars, it was mocked by journalists and critics for cementing the common critique that BMW’s “M” was starting to stand for “Marketing” rather than “Motorsport”. Those M…
Nico DeMattia / January 20, 2021
1 Series
Back when BMW announced it would be making the new 128ti, a simpler, more driver-focused version of the 1 Series, we thought that it had the chance to be the best driving version of this…
Nico DeMattia / January 18, 2021
1 Series
The BMW 128ti not only brings a bit more oomph to the hatchback lineup, but it also revives the “ti” name. First badge appeared over 50 years ago on the “Neue Klasse” models – BMW…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 13, 2021
1 Series
Joe Achilles heads over to the BMW UK headquarters to spend some time with the new BMW 128ti hatchback. Historically, the “ti” badge has been a special one for BMW. It’s always stood for “Turismo…
Horatiu Boeriu / November 26, 2020
1 Series
If you want to upgrade your car these days and you own a BMW, you should probably approach companies that have a long-running history with the brand and in the business. If we’re talking solely…
Gabriel Nica / November 25, 2020
1 Series
These three cars couldn’t be more similar. It’s almost as if they’re made in the same country… The BMW M135i is now front-wheel drive-based so it competes with the Audi S3 Sportback and Mercedes-AMG A35…
Nico DeMattia / November 21, 2020