To do so is to consign yourself to a life time of misery - denied the pure pleasure of enjoying a great engine because every ...

BMW’s hottest 1-series hatch has flown under the radar somewhat lately. In a segment that is far more niche these days, BMW’s ...

BMW needs an electric take on the big-selling 1 Series if it is to continue operating in key European markets, brand boss ...

Following a comprehensive mid-life facelift, the BMW 1 Series remains competitive ... control’s backwards step in user-friendliness. The M135 gets a good amount of kit, including automatic ...

While the 120 mild-hybrid and the BMW M135 hot hatch are equipped with impressive powertrains, we’d like a bit more choice when it comes to the 1 Series’ engine line-up. BMW has sold over ...

Hot hatch mega-test 2025 Golf R vs Merc A35 vs BMW M135 The year’s best pocket rocket revealed Remember the six-cylinder super hatch of the 1990s, when BMW transformed its 3-series into ...

This is BMW’s new entry-level M2 racing car: Built for entry-level racing drivers, and stickered up with an entry-level price ...

On paper the M135 is so appealing and it should really be a sharper, more playful take on a Golf R or S3. A uniquely BMW-flavoured hot hatch. Instead it has some hot hatch compromises - tyre noise ...

In the UK you can get two versions – the BMW 120 and 123 – plus a hot-hatch model, the M135. They all run on petrol, and the 120 and 123 have mild-hybrid tech. The front end was given a ...

The BMW 1 Series comes in hot as one of the more engaging and capable hatchbacks to drive in its class. Even the 120 delivers a fluid, driver-focused experience, with a firm but controlled ride, while ...