I have to admit, I’m personally equal parts jealous and obsessed with JayEmm’s BMW 130i hatchback, mostly because it’s unobtanium to me. As an American, I can’t buy an E87 1 Series hatchback, despite desperately…
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…
In 2019, BMW will retire its rear-wheel drive platform for the 1 Series hatchback and replace it with the new FAAR (Frontantriebsarchitektur) front-wheel drive architecture. Along with the change in architecture, the new 1 Series will also…
Almost every BMW fan is at best a bit concerned with the upcoming 1 Series’ switch to front-wheel drive-based architecture. The current-gen BMW 1 Series is offered as a hatchback in the European market and…
After its refresh two years ago, the BMW 1 Series hatchback went through a mild update this summer. What’s surprising about this is that BMW recently gave the 1 Series an LCI Facelift a couple…
Way to time things horribly, Mercedes. Seriously, what gives? According to a report about Mercedes sources at a dealer meeting in Miami, the A-Class hatch has been rumored to be coming ‘Stateside and it couldn’t have…
It seems as though BMW understands that its fans are upset about the passing of the rear-wheel drive BMW 1 Series Hatchback. It’s impressive dynamics, chunky hatchback style and surprising practicality, along with relative affordability,…
Europeans love hatchbacks. As they should, to be honest. Hatchbacks offer practical space to fun-to-drive cars, making them the wise choice for anyone who wants something fun. But Europeans also love diesels, thanks to their…
By now, nearly all BMW fans know that the Bavarians will be switching the beloved 1 Series Hatchback from its current rear-wheel drive chassis to the same UKL-based front-wheel drive chassis that underpins all MINIs…
In this video you will see a heavily modified BMW 1 Series hatchback which now races under the 140i GTR badge name. According to the video’s description, this car was originally a 130i and now featuring…
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