When BMW launched the 1 Series M Coupe lots of people complained about it being watered down by the Bavarians so that it wouldn’t be faster than the bigger brother M3 but there’s an update on it now. 2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe After being taken for a really rigorous track day by German [...]

Apart from being a great mixture between fun, pedigree and tradition, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe does have a serious side in its safety rating. BMW 1 Series M Coupe Safety Car I don’t think that particular side will make much of a difference given its latest assignment where the smallest M Car out [...]

The BMW 1 Series is the cheapest way you can get a piece of the Bavarian magic in the form of a new car. BMW 1 Series While I’m not a fan, nor do I consider the necessity of buying a BMW being justified by the badge I will admit that it’s a great financial [...]

We already know that BMW is working on some sort of new front wheel drive car, but a recent rumor has enthusiasts almost livid. BMW FWD render Before all is said and done, there are two sides of the story, and I do mean it. No matter how big a BMW enthusiast I may sometimes [...]

It’s been so long since we’ve been teased about the BMW 1 Series M Coupe that you can’t help but say… finally, it’s here. BMW 1 Series M Coupe Now that it’s here, there’s no more rumors to be woven around and the nitpicking can begin. The BMW 1 Series M Coupe is powered by [...]

BMW introduced the new BMW ActiveE Concept at Detroit’s NAIAS yesterday.  The all-electric concept, based on the 1-Series coupe, sprints from 0-100 km/h in about nine seconds, before topping out at the electronically limited 145 km/h (90 mph). Unfortunately, the time posted by BMW’s second electric vehicle is over a half-second slower than their first [...]

Our spy photographers have caught a 2012 BMW 1-Series undergoing winter testing in Northern Europe. While still heavily camouflaged, this particular prototype, which we’ve seen on several occassions (see related links below), only has one tailpipe despite having two exhaust pipe cut-outs in the bumper fascia.  Previously seen with two tailpipes indicating a turbocharged model, [...]

BMW is currently leasing 450 electric MINIs outfitted with a 205 HP AC propulsion drivetrain and 35 kwh lithium-ion battery.  This author is one of the “pioneers” involved in the field test.  BMWs plan is to take back the cars at the end of the one-year lease and dismantle them to learn how they handled [...]