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Spy photos Next-gen BMW 1 Series spied with production-spec headlights

Next-gen BMW 1 Series spied with production-spec headlights

Production allegedly begins in 2024.
By Brian Potter 26 April 2023
Spy photos BMW 1 Series spied hiding mid-cycle refresh under full camouflage wrap

BMW 1 Series spied hiding mid-cycle refresh under full camouflage wrap

It should debut in the second half of the year.
By Brian Potter 29 March 2023
Spy photos BMW 1 Series facelift still being tested, M135i spied in Scandinavia

BMW 1 Series facelift still being tested, M135i spied in Scandinavia

Multiple prototypes are seen in the snow, all with shiny quad exhaust tips.
By Brian Potter 22 February 2023
14:07 Races and Chases UK: Can Honda Civic Type R FL5 win against AWD hot hatches in drag race?

UK: Can Honda Civic Type R FL5 win against AWD hot hatches in drag race?

As the only FWD hot hatchback with a manual gearbox in this contest, the FL5 is at a huge disadvantage.
By Brian Potter 23 January 2023
11:42 Races and Chases UK: BMW M140i with RWD and 700 bhp drag races stock Porsche 911 Turbo S

UK: BMW M140i with RWD and 700 bhp drag races stock Porsche 911 Turbo S

The Porsche’s all-whee drive is its secret weapon.
By Brian Potter 11 November 2022
Records BMW 1 Series diesel does 0 to 60 mph in 1.87 seconds

BMW 1 Series diesel does 0 to 60 mph in 1.87 seconds

The red hatchback has more than 1,000 bhp from a 3.0-litre diesel.
By Brian Potter 30 September 2022
Spy photos BMW 1 Series facelift spied in hot M135i trim with quad exhaust tips

BMW 1 Series facelift spied in hot M135i trim with quad exhaust tips

Or could it be an even hotter M140i with close to 400 bhp?
By Brian Potter 10 August 2022
Rumours BMW X1 M35i, 1 Series M135i facelifts will have 315 bhp - report

BMW X1 M35i, 1 Series M135i facelifts will have 315 bhp - report

That's a bit more than expected.
By Brian Potter 29 July 2022
13:44 Races and Chases UK: Toyota Supra drag races BMW M140i with same engine and power

UK: Toyota Supra drag races BMW M140i with same engine and power

On paper, these models are evenly matched. See how they compare in several races in this video.
By Brian Potter 12 July 2022
Special Editions BMW 1 Series, 2 Series Gran Coupe Edition ColorVision introduced

BMW 1 Series, 2 Series Gran Coupe Edition ColorVision introduced

The two compact models receive exclusive design features and equipment.
By Brian Potter 25 May 2022
Spy photos BMW 1 Series mid-cycle refresh to Include latest infotainment tech

BMW 1 Series mid-cycle refresh to Include latest infotainment tech

It looks like it’ll borrow the interior from the new 2 Series Active Tourer.
By Brian Potter 03 May 2022
Spy photos BMW 1 Series spied with quad exhaust tips, could be M140i

BMW 1 Series spied with quad exhaust tips, could be M140i

Compared to the 1 Series in earlier photos, this one has a lower ride height and bigger brakes.
By Brian Potter 05 April 2022
Aftermarket / Tuning Manhart MH1 350 is s mean BMW M135i xDrive hot hatchback

Manhart MH1 350 is s mean BMW M135i xDrive hot hatchback

It's got 350 bhp, red stripes, and enough black paint to blot out the sun.
By Brian Potter 30 March 2022
Spy photos BMW 1 Series hatch spied for first time and it’s covered in camo

BMW 1 Series hatch spied for first time and it’s covered in camo

It’s expected to debut in 2023.
By Brian Potter 22 February 2022
07:54 Aftermarket / Tuning UK: BMW 1M with M3 V8 swap looks like perfect driver's car

UK: BMW 1M with M3 V8 swap looks like perfect driver's car

The standard 1M is great but wouldn't it be better with a V8?
By Brian Potter 14 December 2021
06:20 Races and Chases BMW 128ti drag races the Toyota GR Yaris in hatchback showdown

BMW 128ti drag races the Toyota GR Yaris in hatchback showdown

It’s a battle to the finish line.
By Brian Potter 25 November 2021
Official 2022 BMW M135i xDrive revealed with mechanical upgrades, fancy paint

2022 BMW M135i xDrive revealed with mechanical upgrades, fancy paint

Power stays the same, but the new tweaks should make it more engaging to drive.
By Brian Potter 20 October 2021
Design BMW Individual colours now available even for lowly FWD cars

BMW Individual colours now available even for lowly FWD cars

The 1 Series hatchback and 2 Series Gran Coupe get 160 fancy colours.
By Adrian Padeanu 23 August 2021
09:06 Races and Chases VW Golf GTD races BMW 1 Series and Skoda Octavia RS in diesel showdown

VW Golf GTD races BMW 1 Series and Skoda Octavia RS in diesel showdown

See what diesel performance vehicles can do.
By Chris Bruce 26 May 2021
02:50 Races and Chases BMW 128ti hits top speed in new Autobahn video

BMW 128ti hits top speed in new Autobahn video

The front-wheel-drive BMW hot hatch is fairly quick.
By Chris Bruce 04 May 2021
01:16 Races and Chases BMW 128ti vs VW Golf 8 GTI drag race leaves us disappointed

BMW 128ti vs VW Golf 8 GTI drag race leaves us disappointed

There's a clear winner here but we believe there must be a second run.
By Anthony Karr 06 April 2021
00:48 Races and Chases Watch how the BMW 128ti performs under hard acceleration

Watch how the BMW 128ti performs under hard acceleration

Is it fast enough to lure you away from that GTI?
By Adrian Padeanu 26 February 2021
04:50 Races and Chases Three-cylinder BMW 1 Series hits the Autobahn for top speed run

Three-cylinder BMW 1 Series hits the Autobahn for top speed run

Top speed runs are fun for everyone.
By Chris Okula 21 February 2021
09:36 Races and Chases 2021 Audi S3 drag races AMG A35 and BMW M135i

2021 Audi S3 drag races AMG A35 and BMW M135i

Spoiler alert: the track is wet.
By Matthew Crisara 22 November 2020
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