The newly revamped BMW 1 Series may not be sold in the US, but it's one peppy car sold in other parts of the world, especially the top-dog M135. The first BMW to drop the "i" designation and the hot ...

A long time ago, 1 Series used to mean rear-drive compact with two, three, or five doors. BMW changed the recipe in 2019 for the F20-generation 1 Series, which switched to a front-drive platform.

BMW went to a lot of effort to ensure the new 2 Series Gran Coupe could have an ‘Iconic Glow’ illuminated grille. Originally ...

Launching as part of an extensive range-wide facelift for the BMW 1-series, the new car (now called the M135) follows broadly the same recipe as before – only with more precision dialled into ...

Following a comprehensive mid-life facelift, the BMW 1 Series remains competitive in the premium family car class, although it's not quite class-leading. Its main strengths are punchy performance ...

Even the 120 delivers a fluid, driver-focused experience, with a firm but controlled ride, while the M135 ramps up the aggression. The M135 isn’t an outright hot hatch champion but it’s certainly not ...

Following a comprehensive mid-life facelift, the BMW 1 Series remains competitive in the premium family car class, although it's not quite class-leading. Its main strengths are punchy performance ...

While the M135 already looks aggressive on its own, the M Performance add-ons take the sporty styling up a notch, showcased through a promotional video by BMW. The add-ons include a front spoiler ...