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May 14, 2022May 19, 2022

Quick Take: 2022 BMW M240i vs the 2011 BMW 1M

Having owned a 1M since new, I’ve used it as a baseline (much like my 1976 2002) for what BMW excellence has historically been....

by Gabriel Bridger

Carfection: Is the BMW 1M the Best M Car Ever?

by Gabriel Bridger

Simplicity Is Selling at Porsche – Will BMW Respond?

by Gabriel Bridger

Automobile Magazine Pits the BMW 1M against the BMW M2

by Gabriel Bridger

//1M Video

It’s 2017 and Here’s a New Video Review of the BMW 1M

Uber BMW enthusiasts Doug DeMuro loves the 1M as much as we do. Let him explain. Want more? We’ve got you covered there.

by Gabriel Bridger April 28, 2017

//1M //M2 Video

Chris Harris Drives and Compares the BMW M2 and the 1M

This past spring we spent a 1,000 miles and plenty of tire value pitting the BMW M2 and the 1M against each other. All...

by Gabriel Bridger November 21, 2016November 21, 2016

//1M //M2 //M4 Video

Auto Express Video Track Battle: BMW 1M vs M2 vs M4

We’ve done our own 1M vs M2 comparison and our own 1M vs M4 comparison. Now it’s Auto Express’ turn on the track. The...

by Gabriel Bridger August 3, 2016

//1M //M2 Video

Carfection Tests the 1M vs the M2

We’ve given you our take on the 1M vs the M2. Now it’s Carfection’s turn. Perhaps unsurprisingly they come to the same conclusion.

by Gabriel Bridger July 12, 2016

//1M //M Models //M1 //M2 Reviews

BimmerFile Comparison: BMW M2 vs. the BMW 1M

1,000 miles will tell you a lot about a car. As will 14,000. Those are the numbers I’ve put on both the new BMW...

by Gabriel Bridger May 4, 2016August 25, 2020

//1M //M2

BMW M2 and BMW 1M Don’t Like Each Other

The BMW M2 and the 1M have officially met and I’m not sure they like each other. One of them is shaping up to...

by Gabriel Bridger April 11, 2016April 11, 2016

//1M //M2

One Week and 1,000 Miles in the BMW M2 Starts Now

Our 1M just got seriously jealous. Some nice men just dropped off a BMW M2 finished in Long Beach Blue Metallic and (more importantly)...

by Gabriel Bridger April 7, 2016

//1M //M2

BMW M2 Scorches Hockenheim in 1:13.2

We have mixed feelings when it comes to comparing car via lap times. For one it’s not a great comparison for those who drive...

by Gabriel Bridger March 10, 2016

//1M BF Garage Reviews

BF Garage: 4 Years with the BMW 1M

Four years ago this fall I took delivery of my BMW 1M. I had been on the list for one at my local dealer...

by Gabriel Bridger December 29, 2015December 31, 2015

//1M //M Models //M2 //M3 //M4 //M5 //M6

Future of the Manual Transmission at BMW M in Doubt

The head of BMW M recently came out with a hint (you pay attention to those when they’re from auto execs) that manual transmissions...

by Gabriel Bridger July 9, 2015July 9, 2015

//1M //M Models //M2

BMW M2 Reveal Just Weeks Away

The highly anticipated baby M car is almost here. But unlike the 1M the M2 won’t be the back to basics M car that...

by Gabriel Bridger July 9, 2015October 9, 2015

//1M //M Models //M2 Rumor

BMW M2 Exterior and Interior Colors Revealed?

The fine folks at Bimmerpost have it on good authority that the M2 (which debuts in LA this November) will come in four colors...

by Gabriel Bridger May 8, 2015May 10, 2015

//1M //M Models //M2

The BMW M2 Will Hit Showrooms a Year From Now – Here’s What We Know

It’s old news for those who read BF but several sources at dealers are now telling us that the M2 is indeed in the...

by Gabriel Bridger January 21, 2015January 21, 2015

//1M //M2 //M3 //X5 M //X6 M F15 X5 F16 X6 G01 & G02 7 Series

BimmerFile’s Top Five Stories To Look Forward to in 2015

2015 is going to be a massive year for BMW. While it won’t see the core M cars or sports car refreshed or introduced,...

by Gabriel Bridger December 29, 2014December 29, 2014