It ‘s been talked about here and elsewhere for months. Now it appears BMW just got serious about it. Trademarked on April 28th 2011, the M2 name will appear on the M version of the 2 Series coupe and convertible (aka the next generation 1 Series two doors). Yes, the next generation 1M will be called the M2 making the 1 Series M Coupe feel even a bit more bespoke.
(Via 1addicts)