1 Series

The new kid on the front-wheel drive hot hatch block is, without a doubt, the BMW M135i xDrive. What used to be a brilliant RWD model initially is now a more practical but still plenty…

After introducing more 48V mild-hybrid diesel models, BMW also announced the arrival of three brand new models in the 1 Series and 3 Series range. Customers will get a new model in the 1 Series…

It has become an accepted practice in the automotive industry for certain car makers to underestimate the power output of their products. BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi are among the biggest offenders, but is it really…

Car Mag South Africa heads out for yet another drag race. This time, the new BMW M135i xDrive is pitted against the Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic. The two compact hatches are competing in the entry-level premium…

With the BMW M135i xDrive now getting delivered across the globe, some people are wondering whether the new M Performance model in the 1 Series range is worth the extra money. During our time with…

It’s not much of a secret that BMW M has no plans of building a performance car off of the new 1 Series. According to the M Division, it has no interest in front-wheel drive…

It might come as a shock to a lot of BMW enthusiasts but the new M135i is actually a good driver’s car. It might not be the purist’s first choice but it’s a much better…

It wasn’t long after the BMW M135i was launched that people published all sorts of comparisons against its main rivals. It’s understandable as this new 1 Series brings a serious host of changes to the…

Every time BMW launches a new, controversial car, the same group of people refuses to understand it does so out of necessity. In this group we can include the diehard fans of the brand who…

The new BMW 1 Series has recently been introduced across several European markets. Among those was the picturesque Czech Republic, where the latest press photos are coming from. For the Czech premiere of the new…