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When BMW unveiled the new M135 last year, we were disappointed to see a detuned version of the “B48” engine. The turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline mill makes only 296 hp in Europe, where the hot hatch…
Adrian Padeanu / March 6, 2025
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If money’s no object and you are dead set on getting a 1 Series for whatever reason, BMW has something to show. In today’s crazy world of car prices, a base M135 is already €56,200…
Adrian Padeanu / February 28, 2025
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For many enthusiasts, the 1 Series died when BMW retired the second-generation model in 2019. Compact hatchbacks are still a lucrative segment even in the SUV age, which is why the Bavarian brand continues to…
Adrian Padeanu / February 15, 2025
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BMW set up shop in Argentina in 2000 and is celebrating its 25th anniversary by launching the new 1 Series. The F70 was introduced globally last June, but the compact hatchback has just arrived in…
Adrian Padeanu / February 11, 2025
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BMW 1 Series Gets M Performance Parts For Brussels Motor Show
by Adrian Padeanu / Date: January 27, 2025
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A few months ago, BMW unveiled the second generation of its front-wheel-drive 1 Series hatchback, known internally as the F70. Among the lineup is the range-topping M135i, a sporty and engaging model aimed at enthusiasts….
Horatiu Boeriu / December 30, 2024
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It’s been about five years since BMW pulled the plug on the rear-wheel-drive 1 Series, which ran for two generations: the E87 (available in four body variants) and the F20 (sold as a three- or…
Andrei Nedelea / December 8, 2024
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BMW enthusiasts who grew up with the E81 or the F20 are not thrilled to see another front-wheel-drive 1 Series. The F70 is essentially a heavy update to the old F40 and keeps the FWD…
Adrian Padeanu / December 7, 2024
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This 120 is a more powerful version of BMW’s three-cylinder 1 Series, slotting above the lowly 116. Even if it sits near the bottom of the lineup, you can still add loads of optional goodies….
Adrian Padeanu / November 22, 2024
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Carwow’s Mat Watson gets behind the wheel of the 2024 BMW 1 Series to determine whether this new hot hatch is worth the money. Or should you consider an Audi A3, Mercedes A-Class or VW…
Horatiu Boeriu / November 4, 2024
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BMW sure seems to have a soft spot for Thundernight Metallic. Why? Because it keeps showing the new 1 Series in this striking purple shade. This F70 was part of a press event the automaker…
Adrian Padeanu / November 1, 2024