BMW 135i with the Performance Package
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…
1 Series
BMW 1 Series Success Story: First Million Units Built
Five years of production, four body variants and one million times Sheer Driving Pleasure in the compact class. The BMW 1 Series has already reached a seven-digit production volume in its first model generation, clearly…
An (early) farewell to the 1 Series Hatch
I remember first seeing the 1 Series back in September 2004 – also my first trip to Bavaria. I came with my dad to a BMW dealership in Rosenheim, a city 40 miles away from…
Analysis: BMW 1 Series Coupe Styling
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…
NAIAS 2010: BMW 135i Coupe with 7-Speed DCT
2011 BMW 135i Coupe and Convertible get twin-scroll N55 3.0 liter engine
BMW’s EfficientDynamics philosophy continues with the 2011 135i Coupe and Convertible models which feature the company’s latest twin-scroll turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six cylinder engine. Both models will feature the 7-speed Double-Clutch Transmission (DCT) as an…
Lifestyle and Sport Editions of the BMW 1 Series three- and five-door
Entering the 2010 model year, the BMW 1 Series as the guarantee for the broad-scale impact of BMW EfficientDynamics and as the epitome of Sheer Driving Pleasure in the compact segment is gaining even greater…
Review: BMW 116d -The cleanest and most economical BMW
In January, BMW announced the launching of a new model within the 1 Series line: BMW 116d, the most efficient BMW vehicle. Available in both three- and five-door, the BMW 116d is powered by a…
Test Drive: BMW 120i Convertible
A few years ago, U.S. auto market was all focused on producing bigger and more powerful cars than ever. How many of us would have imagined that the day will come when we will “crave”…
Spec Comparison: Mini Cooper S & BMW 135i
It’s an odd comparison that to me actually makes more sense than most that I have been writing about lately (ie: BMW 550i/Pontiac G8 GT). Even though the Mini and the BMW are cousins they…
Battle of The Bimmers: BMW M3 vs. 135i vs. 335i
Ever wondered which closely matched BMW would fair to be the king of the ultimate driving machine? Many have compared the new BMW 135i against the E46 M3 and then up against the 335i. Edmunds…
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