All posts in F20 1 Series
18000 Miles in an F20 120d
Part of the perks of moving to Germany is the ability to sample the fruits of European only offerings from BMW- The all new 1 series being one of them. In all honesty it was a huge toss up between the F30 3er and the One when it came to the purchase but the truth is, the 120d just hit the right spot in all areas.
BMW Group Design Wins Four Red Dot Design Awards
Official Release: The BMW Group can add another chapter to its successful history in the red dot awards, with BMW Group Design taking home four of the internationally renowned distinctions …
BimmerCast #66: 2012 Reviewed & 2013 Previewed (Diesels in the US, M Performance)
Subscribe | Download (45 MB MP3) It’s time for our annual look back at the year that was with a look ahead to what’s coming. As we’ve mentioned previously 2012 …
Video: Fastest Christmas Song in the World
The Swiss are at it again this holiday season. Last year they put an artist in an M5 to make the “fastest Christmas card”, but what is crazy enough to compete with that? How about caroling in an M135!
BF Garage: Sizing Matters
The new 1 is almost perfect from a intimacy and comfort level for size. Without looking at the dimensions, it “feels” the size of an E46 with a bit more room in the back, or maybe it its the angles of everything but it all just feels the way it should. If the rumors come to fruition and the board will green light a 1 series sedan for the US, it would be a huge success with enthusiasts as the size is right and with those that feel the 3er has moved into the stratosphere price wise.
Jeremy Clarkson Reviews the M135i
The most well known automotive journalist in the world has driven the M135i and like us has fallen in love with the little hatch. The car that has won so many accolades (and made it to the second round of EVO’s car of the year voting) won’t be coming to the US but will form the basis of the M235i coupe that will. But enough of that. Let’s hear what Jezza had to say BMW’s best attempt ever at a hot hatch.
Chris Harris Pits the BMW M135i Against the Audi RS3
Everyone’s favorite automotive video reviewer Chris Harris had some time with both the Audi RS3 and the new BMW M135i and discovered something. Something we’ve known since Michael had a …
Does a 1 Series Sedan Make Sense for BMW?
The answer to that question is much clearer today than it was a few years ago but it still is debatable. The 3 series has been BMW’s bread and butter …
A Closer Look at the M135i Makes Us Want One Even More
A BMW hatch that promises near M levels of driver involvement while being relatively affordable. Sound like a perfect combination right? BMW doesn’t think so for the US market where …
First Drive: BMW M135i
There is no spiritual predecessor mumbo jumbo going to be discussed in this review. No, “this car reminds us of that” or anything of the sort. The M135i is the first incarnation of a gasoline fueled BMW M Performance Automobile and it deserves its own time to shine.
BMW M135i Three & Five Door: Full Specifications
The M135i is the M Performance car we’ve been waiting for. Sure it’s not coming to the US, but it signals what M has planned both for the upcoming M235i …
BMW M135i Product Manager Interviewed
The Following is a full interview (M’s official website M-Power.com) with C. Lischka, project manager of the new M135i. The BMW M135i is the first petrol engine model to be …
