1 Series

Moments ago, BMW has just released the first teaser of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the rumored M1 or 1M vehicle everyone has been talking about. “This very special M” as BMW calls it…

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…

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…

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…

At the Detroit Auto Show 2010, BMW brought out an existing upgraded model, destined for the enthusiasts in the BMW community. The 2010 BMW 135i Coupe makes a transition from the several times award winning…

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…

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…

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…

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”…

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…