1 Series
Although exceptionally rare, a BMW 1M with a big ol’ V8 is not completely unheard-of. In fact, Evolve Automotive’s 1 Series M Coupe already had eight cylinders courtesy of an S65 swap. Now, the project…
Adrian Padeanu / October 16, 2024
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In our latest video, we break down the key differences between Paint Protection Film (PPF) and ceramic coating using two iconic cars to showcase their real-world benefits: a stunning Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 and a…
Horatiu Boeriu / October 7, 2024
1 Series
It’s hard to believe nearly 14 years have passed since BMW unveiled the 1 Series M Coupe. You could say it paved the way for turbocharged M cars, which have become the norm in the…
Adrian Padeanu / September 3, 2024
1 Series
About a year ago, no fewer than 80 owners of the BMW 1M got together at the Nürburgring to celebrate the revered performance coupe. That record has now been broken as 92 cars shared the…
Adrian Padeanu / August 26, 2024
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Pros and Cons of PPF and Ceramic Coating Your BMW
by Steven Paul / Date: July 31, 2024
1 Series
BMW’s product renewal process is in full swing, with yet another world premiere around the corner. The next in line is the company’s most attainable product, the 1 Series. Codenamed F70, this compact hatchback is…
Horatiu Boeriu / June 3, 2024
BMW 1M
In the world of car enthusiasts, a rare gem emerged on Mecum.com, stirring the hearts of collectors and speed lovers alike. A 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe, a car I own as well, was…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 31, 2024
BMW 1M
If you are a fan of BMW, you might have heard of the 1M Coupe, a limited edition model that was produced in 2011 and 2012. The BMW 1M Coupe is widely regarded as one…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 20, 2024
BMW 1M
The precursor to the M2 turned out less exclusive than originally planned as BMW ended up making 6,309 cars instead of 2,700. That doesn’t make the 1 Series M Coupe any less desirable as the…
Adrian Padeanu / September 21, 2023
BMW 1M
More than eleven years after the last BMW 1 Series M Coupe was delivered, the BMW 1 Series M Register brought together no fewer than 80 examples of the compact sports car at a meeting…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 7, 2023
BMW 1M
More than eleven years after the last BMW 1 Series M Coupe was delivered, the BMW 1 Series M Register brought together no fewer than 80 examples of the compact sports car at a meeting…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 6, 2023