1 Series
The first-generation BMW 1 Series hatchback was a special machine that was rather under-appreciated in its day. Its design was a bit odd and it lacked some the premium features many BMW customers at the…
Nico DeMattia / February 5, 2021
1 Series
Back when the BMW 128ti first debuted, we thought of it as BMW’s Volkswagen GTI. While some BMW enthusiasts might find that insulting, we meant it as a compliment. The GTI has long been the…
Nico DeMattia / January 28, 2021
1 Series
When the BMW 128ti first debuted, we immediately thought that BMW might be onto something. The new front-wheel drive 1 Series hatchback is a capable and technically impressive car in all variants but it’s always…
Nico DeMattia / January 24, 2021
1 Series
When BMW debuted its line of M Performance cars, it was mocked by journalists and critics for cementing the common critique that BMW’s “M” was starting to stand for “Marketing” rather than “Motorsport”. Those M…
Nico DeMattia / January 20, 2021
1 Series
Top Gear Tested the BMW 128ti — The new Volkswagen GTI?
by Nico DeMattia / Date: January 18, 2021
1 Series
The BMW 128ti not only brings a bit more oomph to the hatchback lineup, but it also revives the “ti” name. First badge appeared over 50 years ago on the “Neue Klasse” models – BMW…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 13, 2021
1 Series
Joe Achilles heads over to the BMW UK headquarters to spend some time with the new BMW 128ti hatchback. Historically, the “ti” badge has been a special one for BMW. It’s always stood for “Turismo…
Horatiu Boeriu / November 26, 2020
1 Series
If you want to upgrade your car these days and you own a BMW, you should probably approach companies that have a long-running history with the brand and in the business. If we’re talking solely…
Gabriel Nica / November 25, 2020
1 Series
These three cars couldn’t be more similar. It’s almost as if they’re made in the same country… The BMW M135i is now front-wheel drive-based so it competes with the Audi S3 Sportback and Mercedes-AMG A35…
Nico DeMattia / November 21, 2020
1 Series
With so many new models making big headlines as of late, it’s easy to forget about some of BMW’s more recent future classics. One of them is the BMW E82 135i Coupe. The E82 platform…
Gabriel Nica / November 16, 2020
1 Series
Swiss tuner Dahler decided to give the new BMW 1 Series a bit of a makeover, in their typical style. Since the new 1er also has a ‘high-performance’ version, the Swiss turned their attention to…
Gabriel Nica / November 10, 2020