With a compact coupe body, rear drive, 50/50 weight distribution, and powerful engine, the BMW 135i Coupe is “pure BMW.” I had my sights set on the 135i Coupe when BMW announced it was coming to the States in 2007. … Continue reading
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BMW and Pininfarina are two of the most tradition-swathed names in the motoring world. Each is a byword for cutting-edge technology, style, dynamics and aesthetics. With the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé, the two time-honoured companies are unveiling the outcome … Continue reading
The good old days of the German sport sedan were much simpler times. Your carmaker of choice – be it Audi, BMW or Mercedes – would bolt together a supremely competent family sedan that blended high-class comfort and luxury with … Continue reading
Tesla has had quite a good run lately. Their stock has nearly tripled in the past six months; the Model S has been showered with accolades including Motor Trends 2013 Car of The Year, Automobile Magazines 2013 Automobile of The … Continue reading
BMW attempts to lure in new customers across the United States with a drive and compare event they call the BMW Ultimate Driving Experience. They trot out representative examples of their model line (with the glaring exception of M product … Continue reading
The new BMW M5 Facelift made its world debut this past weekend at the annual M Festival. The M Division chose to introduce their most iconic model in front of tens of thousands of fans attending the 3-day long event. … Continue reading
BMW M unveiled today the BMW M5 Facelift at the 2013 M Festival. Albert Biermann, Head of Engineering at M, and Thomas Schemera, Marketing Director for BMW M, introduced visual and power upgrades to the popular sporty sedan. Along with … Continue reading
With a compact coupe body, rear drive, 50/50 weight distribution, and powerful engine, the BMW 135i Coupe is “pure BMW.” I had my sights set on the 135i Coupe when BMW announced it was coming to the States in 2007. … Continue reading
BMW 135i vs Mazda MX-5…not the type of comparison one gets to see every day. Edmunds takes the two vehicles to a track day. Let’s hear what they had to say. “So with a top-end budget of $40,000, Associate Editor … Continue reading
The folks over at WheelSTO are sharing with us the final episode of their WSTO 135i series. Titled “The Final One”, this article will bring into the world of customization and tunning of one of the most exciting and enthusiastic … Continue reading
In an effort to cater further to the performance crowd, in recent years BMW has offered up some delectable performance upgrades for its already potent engines such as the twin-turbo N54 found in the 135 and 335 models. The pre-2011 … Continue reading
BMW has instructed its dealers to hold delivery on 1 Series models produced between January 2010 and May 2010, based on dealer documents Consumer Reports has reviewed, until a recall can be performed. BMW advises the repairs can begin immediate … Continue reading
British tuner, Superchips, has decided to bring the 135i Coupe closer to the upcoming M model based on the 1 Series. With its new tuning package, Superchips upgrades the 135i’s power to an impressive 360 horspower. To achieve this numer, … Continue reading
The folks over at Car and Driver gives us a glance into what has changed for the BMW 135i in model year 2010. While the cosmetic changes are minimal, the 2011 BMW 135i appeals even more to BMW enthusiasts. The … Continue reading
The Amish are renowned for their restrained appearance, and a well crafted simplicity. Loath to emulate what they view as the discordant modern world, they have shunned any affect of modernity. Amish building and furniture making is highly praised but … Continue reading
Starting with March 2010, the BMW 135i Coupe and Convertible models will be powered for the first time by the inline six cylinder gasoline engine combining TwinPower Turbo with High Precision Injection and Valvetronic. The new engine, codename N55, made … Continue reading