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BMW 120 (2025)
Sep 2024
Now in its fourth generation, can the new-look baby of the BMW range improve on the foundations laid by its predecessor?
by James Fossdyke
Now in its fourth generation, can the new-look baby of the BMW range improve on the foundations laid by its predecessor?
by James Fossdyke
BMW M135 xDrive (2025)
Sep 2024
The sportiest version of the new BMW 1 Series is the 300hp M135 xDrive. We’ve driven it.
by James Fossdyke
The sportiest version of the new BMW 1 Series is the 300hp M135 xDrive. We’ve driven it.
by James Fossdyke
BMW 128ti (2021)
Feb 2022
Can BMW's 1 Series hot hatch out-Golf the Golf GTI?
by Neil Briscoe
Can BMW's 1 Series hot hatch out-Golf the Golf GTI?
by Neil Briscoe
BMW 128ti (2021 pre-production)
Sep 2020
The revival of the 'ti' name signals a return to its driving roots for BMW.
by Dave Humphreys
The revival of the 'ti' name signals a return to its driving roots for BMW.
by Dave Humphreys
BMW 118i petrol (2020)
Jan 2020
BMW’s hatchback gives in to inevitability and goes front-wheel drive. Has the chassis switch ruined the experience? Maybe not...
by Neil Briscoe
BMW’s hatchback gives in to inevitability and goes front-wheel drive. Has the chassis switch ruined the experience? Maybe not...
by Neil Briscoe
BMW M135i xDrive (2020)
Jul 2019
To distract us from the new front-wheel-drive BMW 1 Series is this, the AWD M135i variant.
by Shane O' Donoghue
To distract us from the new front-wheel-drive BMW 1 Series is this, the AWD M135i variant.
by Shane O' Donoghue
BMW 118d diesel (2020)
Jul 2019
If you’re looking for a frugal premium hatch with a bit of verve, you could do a lot worse than the new BMW 118d.
by Shane O' Donoghue
If you’re looking for a frugal premium hatch with a bit of verve, you could do a lot worse than the new BMW 118d.
by Shane O' Donoghue
BMW M140i
Oct 2017
BMW puts some black on the M140i; doesn't affect how awesome a hot hatch it is.
by Matt Robinson
BMW puts some black on the M140i; doesn't affect how awesome a hot hatch it is.
by Matt Robinson
BMW 1 Series three-cylinder
Feb 2016
The biggest and best addition to the revised BMW 1 Series is the terrific new 1.5-litre three-cylinder diesel engine.
by Neil Briscoe
The biggest and best addition to the revised BMW 1 Series is the terrific new 1.5-litre three-cylinder diesel engine.
by Neil Briscoe
BMW 1 Series Water Injection prototype
Jul 2015
Water injection could be the next big fuel-saving thing - reckons BMW.
by Matt Robinson
Water injection could be the next big fuel-saving thing - reckons BMW.
by Matt Robinson
BMW 120d xDrive
Mar 2015
Four-wheel drive gives BMW 1 Series all-weather security but it doesn't come cheap.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Four-wheel drive gives BMW 1 Series all-weather security but it doesn't come cheap.
by Shane O' Donoghue
BMW M135i
Mar 2015
BMW M has tweaked the lovable M135i hatch and it's even better in manual guise.
by Shane O' Donoghue
BMW M has tweaked the lovable M135i hatch and it's even better in manual guise.
by Shane O' Donoghue
BMW 114i
May 2013
The 114i is the cheapest BMW you can buy, but is it any good?
by Paul Healy
The 114i is the cheapest BMW you can buy, but is it any good?
by Paul Healy
BMW 120d xDrive
Dec 2012
BMW adds four-wheel drive to the 1 Series line-up - we travel to Austria to see how it compares to its Audi rival.
by Paul Healy
BMW adds four-wheel drive to the 1 Series line-up - we travel to Austria to see how it compares to its Audi rival.
by Paul Healy
BMW 1 Series three-cylinder
Sep 2012
We've driven the very first three-cylinder BMW prototype - a 1 Series.
by Paul Healy
We've driven the very first three-cylinder BMW prototype - a 1 Series.
by Paul Healy
BMW M135i
Jul 2012
Hot new 320hp version of BMW 1 Series added to line-up - brilliant despite not being a full-blooded M car.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Hot new 320hp version of BMW 1 Series added to line-up - brilliant despite not being a full-blooded M car.
by Shane O' Donoghue
BMW 1 Series
Feb 2012
Has the first car on the BMW ladder managed to morph from an ugly duckling into a swan?
by Paul Healy
Has the first car on the BMW ladder managed to morph from an ugly duckling into a swan?
by Paul Healy
BMW ActiveE
Oct 2011
A rear-wheel drive BMW coupé with zero emissions? That'll be the ActiveE.
by Iain Curry
A rear-wheel drive BMW coupé with zero emissions? That'll be the ActiveE.
by Iain Curry
BMW 1 Series Convertible
Aug 2011
Summertime means an excuse to test open-topped cars, such as this 118d Convertible.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Summertime means an excuse to test open-topped cars, such as this 118d Convertible.
by Shane O' Donoghue
BMW 1 Series
Jul 2011
BMW's new 1 Series has controversial looks, but it is cleaner and more accomplished.
by Paddy Comyn
BMW's new 1 Series has controversial looks, but it is cleaner and more accomplished.
by Paddy Comyn
BMW 1 Series M Coupe
May 2011
BMW's baby M car has arrived. And there's nothing childish about it.
by Mark Nichol
BMW's baby M car has arrived. And there's nothing childish about it.
by Mark Nichol
BMW 1 Series M Coupe
Oct 2010
A baby BMW M-car is the perfect tonic for these times. We've driven the 1 Series M Coupé.
by Shane O' Donoghue
A baby BMW M-car is the perfect tonic for these times. We've driven the 1 Series M Coupé.
by Shane O' Donoghue