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BMW’s unveiling of the new iX3 has opened the floodgates for renderings of other models adopting Neue Klasse styling. We’ve already seen a stunning yet hypothetical Z4, but what about something in the volume segment?…
Adrian Padeanu / September 19, 2025
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When a car from a luxury brand undergoes a crash test, a top safety rating often feels like a given. After all, customers are paying a premium compared to mainstream models in the same segment….
Adrian Padeanu / September 11, 2025
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Although it sits at the bottom of BMW’s vast lineup, the 1 Series offers plenty of customization. We’re not just talking about Individual finishes, as the options list goes well beyond special colors. Even the…
Adrian Padeanu / August 26, 2025
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For decades, BMW customers had to step up to larger, more expensive cars to access the Individual catalog. That changed at the beginning of this decade when the 1 Series received special colors, unlocking the…
Adrian Padeanu / July 26, 2025
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BMW Dresses Up The M135 Hot Hatch In Sakhir Orange
by Adrian Padeanu / Date: July 18, 2025
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It’s been a minute since we last talked about the 2 Series Active Tourer. BMW’s sole minivan is sticking around. Better yet, the compact people mover is even receiving updates. This summer, the Mercedes B-Class…
Adrian Padeanu / May 28, 2025
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Even though the new 1 Series still lacks plug-in hybrid and electric versions, the lineup is reasonably diverse. We’re all familiar with the M135, but those prioritizing efficiency will want to look at the 118d…
Adrian Padeanu / May 20, 2025
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Mercedes is about to exit the hot hatch scene by discontinuing the AMG A35 and A45 models. BMW, however, still believes a compact five-door performance model makes sense in 2025, even when it seems like…
Adrian Padeanu / May 16, 2025
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BMW is preparing to expand its electric lineup with the launch of the i1, an all-new electric hatchback based on the Neue Klasse platform, as we reported in the past. Following recent comments from Bernd…
Horatiu Boeriu / April 26, 2025
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When BMW unveiled the new M135 last year, we were disappointed to see a detuned version of the “B48” engine. The turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline mill makes only 296 hp in Europe, where the hot hatch…
Adrian Padeanu / March 6, 2025
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If money’s no object and you are dead set on getting a 1 Series for whatever reason, BMW has something to show. In today’s crazy world of car prices, a base M135 is already €56,200…
Adrian Padeanu / February 28, 2025