1 Series
As with every new BMW launched in recent years, the 1 Series F70 has faced criticism for its controversial design. Even the most desirable model, the M135, hasn’t received a warm welcome. If you’re undecided,…
Adrian Padeanu / July 22, 2024
1 Series
The new BMW 1 Series F70 costs as much as €70,000 in Germany if you go for the M135 with all optional features. However, the hot hatch can end up even more expensive. Enter the…
Adrian Padeanu / July 17, 2024
1 Series
The BMW Welt in Munich has welcomed the fourth-generation 1 Series in its M Performance guise. Losing the “i” at the end of its name, the new M135 is being showcased with optional M Performance…
Adrian Padeanu / July 6, 2024
1 Series
Whenever a new model debuts, BMW wastes no time in launching compatible M Performance Parts. The fourth-generation 1 Series is no exception since there are already a bunch of upgrades available for the F70. Seen…
Adrian Padeanu / July 5, 2024
1 Series
2025 BMW 1 Series Hits The Assembly Line
by Adrian Padeanu / Date: July 1, 2024
1 Series
When BMW introduced the M135 at the beginning of the month, it chose to show off the hot hatch in Alpine White. That was somewhat of an unusual decision since the flagship 1 Series (F70)…
Adrian Padeanu / June 18, 2024
News
BMW introduced the M135 a week ago and it’s already facing stiff competition coming from the new Volkswagen Golf R. Unlike Bavaria’s hot hatch, Wolfsburg’s compact performance model has had its US visa approved. In Europe,…
Adrian Padeanu / June 11, 2024
1 Series
At the beginning of the year, we talked about BMW still offering the 1 Series with a manual gearbox. However, now that the F40 is gone from the lineup, so is the stick shift. With…
Adrian Padeanu / June 4, 2024
1 Series
Despite an aggressive EV agenda, BMW’s sole hot hatchback sticks around for another generation with gasoline power. Now called the BMW M135 xDrive, the Audi S3 Sportback and AMG A45 rival is based on the…
Adrian Padeanu / June 4, 2024
1 Series
2024 is going to be a busy year for BMW M GmbH considering it will give the M3 and M4 a facelift while the M5 will get a next-generation model that’ll bring back the M5…
Adrian Padeanu / November 15, 2023