1 Series
Now that the BMW M135i migrated to the front-wheel drive segment, it’s time for it to challenge some new rivals. Or are they old rivals? The latter seems more accurate, as the old M135i or…
Gabriel Nica / March 13, 2021
1 Series
BMW’s current hot-hatch darling is the 128ti; a less-powerful, front-wheel drive version of its bigger brother — the BMW M135i. Since its debut, the BMW 128ti has been considered the 1 Series to get if…
Nico DeMattia / March 8, 2021
1 Series
One of the cars we’re most curious about this year is, without a doubt, the BMW 128ti. That’s because the ‘ti’ moniker has been first used on a BMW since the 80s. The 128ti is…
Gabriel Nica / March 7, 2021
1 Series
The new BMW M135i didn’t get a lot of glowing reviews when it first came out. But sometimes, the car world just needs some time to adjust to the fact that the 1er is no…
Gabriel Nica / March 5, 2021
1 Series
BMW 128ti vs Volkswagen GTI — Auto Express Test
by Nico DeMattia / Date: March 2, 2021
1 Series
The new BMW 128ti launches in South Africa in March 2021. To celebrate this occasion, the local BMW chapter hosted a proper photoshoot of the hot hatch. The BMW 128ti breathes new life into a…
Horatiu Boeriu / February 26, 2021
1 Series
The BMW 128ti is definitely one interesting car to launch in 2021. It will come with a bunch of novelties for the Bavarian brand and is touted as a real alternative to the iconic Golf…
Gabriel Nica / February 25, 2021
1 Series
When BMW first announced the 128ti, many Bavarian enthusiasts scoffed at the idea of a front-wheel drive BMW sports car. We, on the other hand, were actually genuinely excited about the new sportier 1 Series,…
Nico DeMattia / February 20, 2021
1 Series
I have to admit, I’m personally equal parts jealous and obsessed with JayEmm’s BMW 130i hatchback, mostly because it’s unobtanium to me. As an American, I can’t buy an E87 1 Series hatchback, despite desperately…
Nico DeMattia / February 17, 2021
1 Series
The BMW 128ti seems, to some extent, like BMW’s way of admitting that 1 Series customers are looking for some additional fun behind the wheel. The new 1 Series is now more like the Volkswagen…
Gabriel Nica / February 13, 2021
1 Series
A 1 Series electric hatchback has been part of BMW’s plans for years, but the current generation F40 skipped the pure EV model. While there were plenty of rumors hinting at an electric vehicle based…
Horatiu Boeriu / February 8, 2021