Gabriel Bridger

Gabriel Bridger

Events i3

The 2012 LA Auto Show Gallery

The LA autos how held a couple of surprises for the industry and one for BMW. While i3 Coupe debut has been covered here already, we thought a quick look at the show as a whole (not necessarily focusing on BMW) was worthwhile. So click through and enjoy.

BMWi i3 Official News

World Premier: BMW i3 Concept Coupe (w/Photo Gallery)

Today is the day that BMW is taking the wraps off of it\'s third BMWi concept - the i3 Coupe. Based on the previous i3 concept, the coupe represents a sportier take on the carbon fiber monocoque concept. Production feels like a real possibility given the design and technology overlap with the existing i3 four door. That said nothing has been officially mentioned around marketing timing. Read on for the full official release.

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BMW M Offers 1M Owners an Exclusive Shirt

BMW M is extending the exclusivity of the 1M to the apparel world. BMW M is offering owners (verified by VIN) an exclusive short sleeve polo shirt with the owners 1M color and name on it. Read on for the details straight from BMW.

F45 2 Series Active Tourer F4X GT F4X Z1 FXX 2 Series Gran Coupe MINI Uncategorized

MINI & BMW to Dramatically Expand Small Car Offerings

In various interviews over the past few months, BMW executives have hinted at grand plans for the UKL platform. Reported by both MotoringFile and BimmerFile, the UKL platform will spawn an onslaught of FWD models. This will make MINI more long-term viable and will drive the BMW Group to greater economies of scale. Yet just how far BMW is willing to go with FWD, and how big the MINI brand will get hasn\'t really been understood until recently.

F20 1 Series M Performance Line

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.

BMWi i4

Official: BMW to Debut New BMWi Concept at LA

Rumor has it we\'ll see something along the lines of an i4 that combines the general look of the two door i8 with the i3\'s drivetrain and modified structure. Basically a small and more afforsable electric sports car - exactly the kind of the thing we get excited about at BF. read on for the full official release.

BF Garage Reviews

BF Garage: One Year in the 1M – The Last Analog M Car?

Every since I could buy used BMWs I\'ve been searching for the equivalent of the 2002 or even the E30 M3. After 6,500 miles in a 1M I\'m not sure if I\'ve found it. The truth is that the 1M isn\'t a successor to the 2002 or even the E30 M3. It\'s very much its own car. Within the current M range and within the annals of BMW.

MINI Reviews

BimmerFile First Drive: MINI JCW GP

We\'re going to tip our hat here. It may come as no surprise that the 2013 R56 JCW GP is the fastest MINI of all time. Yet what <em>may</em> be surprising is that it\'s the most involving and engaging MINI we\'ve ever driven. And it feels closer to an M product than any JCW created yet.