1-Series


BMW recalling 2008MY 1- and 3-Series; plus 2009MY X5 and X6 models over safety concerns

A potential fault with the side airbags fitted to 2008 BMW 1- and 3-Series cars has lead to a recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Apparently, possible fitment of the wrong crimp connector can cause the airbag not to properly deploy. In a separate recall, 2009 model year BMW X5 and X6 crossovers are also being called back to dealers, as they may have been fitted with rear brake discs that don't meet specifications. In extreme cases, the flaw could cause the rear disc to break, which would obviously then ... Read more →

Rumormill: BMW plans assault on the premium entry-level segment with X and Y models Jonathon Ramsey

BMW's equivalent of Deep Throat has divulged a host of information on the marque's coming plans for its premium entry level range incorporating the 1-Series and Z2, and a new line of Y vehicles. ...

Spy Shots: Is this the 2011/2012 BMW 1 Series? Jonathon Ramsey

Fresh pics of what looks to be the next generation BMW 1 Series have been snapped in Germany. If it is the rumored 2011/2012 model, it adheres to the trend of nearly every new car, as it appears to be ...

Turbo'd fours and sixes could power future BMW M machines Damon Lavrinc

With new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards looming on the horizon, automakers are in the process of developing engines that strike a balance between ultra-efficiency and ...

2002 in 2012: Next BMW 1-series taking retro cues, turbo'd four Damon Lavrinc

When BMW trotted out the 1-series coupe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007, the jumbo-tron was awash in videos and stills of the 2002 as the automaker attempted to associate the new 128i and 135i ...

BMW considering five possible variants of next 1-series, turbocharging galore 9 months ago on Autoblog

A report by AutoBild states that BMW's designers are hard at work on the next iteration of the 1 series and that five different body styles are under review, with only one headed for production. The variations include a three-door shooting brake, a five-door wagon, a "Progressive Activity Sedan" ...

BMW announces pricing for 2009 7 Series, raises prices on everything else 10 months ago on Autoblog

The latest iteration of BMW's all-singing, all-dancing plutocrat limo will roll out the door starting at $81,125. That sum will get buyers the 2009 750i (including $825 for destination charges), but those who are looking for a bit more legroom in back will have to pay $85,025 for the 750Li. ...

BMW bumps its prices for 2009 1 year ago on Autoblog

High commodities prices and the unflattering value gap between the Euro and U.S. Dollar are forcing a lot of European automakers to bump their prices here in the States. We told you a few weeks ago that BMW was planning on raising the sticker price on many of its products, and now we're starting to ...

BMW/PSA engines to be used in more than just the MINI, 7-series hybrid coming 1 year ago on Autoblog

BMW and PSA teamed up to produce the 1.6-liter four-cylinder currently found in the R56 MINI Cooper, but according to an interview with BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer, the four-pot will also find its way into the BMW 1-series. The pre-release of his interview in the Frankfurter Allegemeine Zeitung ...

Infiniti wants a 1-series competitor 1 year ago on Autoblog

Infiniti is gearing up for its entrance into Europe, but something's missing from its lineup: a small car. With BMW's 1-series being a popular choice for badge-obsessed consumers abroad, Infiniti needs something similar to solidify its place in the luxury hierarchy, but what form it will take is ...

VIDEO: Rampenfest the movie, now playing on the screen in front of you 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a few stills from the sham documentary. Last week we reported on the literal, if untrue, launch of a BMW 135i from a 454 meter-high ramp in the fictional Bavarian village of Oberpfaffelbachen. Now, the faux documentary film producer who decided to cover this historic event (bought ...

VIDEO: BMW 1-series looks pretty good on paper 1 year ago on Autoblog

BMW has definitely ramped up its marketing for the launch of the new 1-series coupe. We've already seen the fruits of its advertising partners' ingenuity on the cover of Vice magazine, and today we've been tipped off on the attached video. In it, you'll see a group of agency types assemble a ...

Rampenfest to rock mythical town of Oberpfaffelbachen for literal launch of BMW 1-Series 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a few images leading up to Rampfest. As jaded pseudo-journalists, viral marketing campaigns have lost some of their grimy allure over the last few years. But BMW's latest attempt to get the masses pumped about the imminent launch of the 1-series coupe in the U.S. has so much ...

BMW Canada sets Vice magazine aglow 1 year ago on Autoblog

Magazines and ads are forever tied at the hip. After all, without the latter, the former can't exist. A magazine's front cover is one of the few spots left that's devoid of commercial encroachment -- until now. BMW Canada and Vice magazine have managed to give the 1-series top billing in the April ...

BMW bringing aero kit for the 1-series to Geneva, tii variant rumored 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the BMW 1-series tii concept. Among the assorted wares BMW will be showing off in Geneva, the Bavarian boys will also be displaying a complete accessories package for the 1-series that includes a number of the aerodynamic features we've seen already. According ...

Official BMW 1-series performance catalog leaks out 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a gallery of pics. The numero-uno forum for all things 1-series got a hold of BMW's brochure for its upcoming line of performance parts, and as suspected, much of the kit originally seen on the tii concept will be available through authorized BMW dealers. The photos we posted last ...

Spy Shots: Production BMW 135tii 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for gallery of images Few models in the BMW lineup have as much tuning potential as the newly released 135i, and the Bavarian boys and girls are intent to capture as much of that market as possible. The BMW 1-series tii concept proved that BMW was serious about offering performance ...

Over 370 BMWs bound for New Jersey port damaged in shipping 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a high-res view. The carrier M/V Courage tipped at the port in Jersey City on Friday causing damage to over 370 BMWs. The ship was loaded with new 3-series and 1-series vehicles, including new M3s. Around 70 of the damaged cars are reported to be total losses with others ...

Detroit 2008: BMW announces pricing for BMW 1 Series Convertible 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for more high-res live shots of the BMW 1 Series Convertible The final reveal in BMW's three-movement press conference was a drop-top version of its perfectly-sized 1 Series. While some in the audience might have preferred that the preceding female dancers had instead lost their tops, ...

Santa fires Rudolph, switches to BMW 1-series 1 year ago on Autoblog

After centuries of counting on eight reindeer (unless there is fog), it appears as though Santa Claus has instead opted for the internal combustion engine. To traverse the sometimes tight airways around metropolitan areas, good ol' Saint Nick decided the nimble nature of the BMW 1-Series was ...

BMW 135i gets Schnitzered: 360 HP ACS1 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a high-res gallery. Like everything else from the propeller people, AC Schnitzer gets a stab at improving BMW's products before they're even released to the masses. The formula is the same for the new 135i, boosting power output of the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six to ...

BMW officially accidentally prices 135i at $35,675* 1 year ago on Autoblog

UPDATE: Kicking Tires has learned that the 128i will start at a much more reasonable $29,375. Click the image above for more live pics of the BMW 135i. var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/motorsport/BMW_prices_its_new_compact_coupe_the_135i_at_35k_PICS'; Our boy Omar over at eGMCartech passed along ...

BMW 1-series coupe M-sport package for Euro-only diesels 2 years ago on Autoblog

Buyers abroad who've opted to equip their BMW 1-series coupe with diesel power now have the option to smack down a few euros on the table for some M-sport kit. The 120d and 123d models can now pack the same visual punch as the 135i, complete with M-specific 17-inch alloys wrapped in 205/50 rubber ...

BMW expects to sell 20,000 1-series coupes annually 2 years ago on Autoblog

Since it's launch in 2004, BMW has sold 470,000 1-series models throughout the world, and with the upcoming 1-series coupe, the automaker expects those numbers to increase, particularly when U.S. sales begin at the end of this month. According to a report by Thomson Financial, the coupe alone ...

BMW 135i reviews hit the 'Net, mild swooning ensues 2 years ago on Autoblog

The first few reviews of the BMW 1-series – specifically the 135i – have begun to hit the web after the baby Bimmer's launch abroad a couple of weeks back. The reception thus far has been positive, citing the 3.0-liter twin-turbo's grin-inducing torque and communicative steering as high ...

Tokyo Motor Show: Live shots of the BMW 1 series tii concept 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click above image to view live pics of the BMW tii concept var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/design/The_BMW_Concept_1_Series_tii_live_photos_from_Tokyo'; BMW's 1-Series tii concept was just revealed and we can now bring you live shots of this stunning coupe from the floor of the 2007 Tokyo Motor ...

BMW expect rising fuel costs to spur 1-series sales 2 years ago on Autoblog

You've heard this shtick before, but with oil prices hitting record highs – again – most automakers are making a play at bringing more frugal offerings to market. In the case of BMW though, we're a bit disjointed on the idea. Sure, the 1-series is the company's second best seller in ...

BMW to show 1-series based concept in Tokyo 2 years ago on Autoblog

Over the course of the last few weeks, we've been constantly updating our comprehensive list of debuts slated for the Tokyo Motor Show, but one glaring omission continually jumped out at us: BMW. We know they'll be showing off the M3 Sedan, but it was rumored that something else would grace the ...

Officially Official: BMW 1-Series Convertible 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click on above image for the hi-res gallery of the 2007 BMW 1-Series Convertible Though the 1-Series will be BMW's smallest and cheapest model, the Bavarian brand isn't skimping on the car that huge numbers of people are anticipating. A portion of those people can't wait for a drop top version, and ...

Enter the rumormill: Lexus to develop 1-series rival for Europe 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Lexus BS compact lived up to its name when rumors flew back in 2005. Those purveyors of the finest automotive speculation at Auto Motor und Sport recently sat down with Tokuichi Uranishi to discuss the finer points of Lexus' future. During the interview, the Toyota exec mentioned that if Lexus ...

BMW wants 1-series to ape MINI's inaugural success 2 years ago on Autoblog

The man behind the MINI's launch in 2001, Jack Pitney, is heading up the marketing effort for BMW's new 1-series in the U.S., and he's hoping that the same warm reception granted to the MINI will be duplicated with the new 1. A first run of anything, whether it's a comic or a car, seems to carry a ...

Frankfurt 2007: BMW 1-series in-depth 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a host of live high-res pics of the BMW 1-series. Of all the vehicles that made their debut at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, one will likely have more impact on North American enthusiasts than any other. The BMW 1-series is outfitted with nearly everything your average ...

Rendered speculation: BMW building a supermini? 2 years ago on Autoblog

According to Motor Authority, word on the wire is that BMW will be making a minicar below the 1-series that will share the current MINI platform. The car will also be front wheel drive, and cost less than the MINI, which would make it the cheapest BMW one could buy. Apparently the car is driven by ...

Spy Shots: BMW 1-series cabrio 2 years ago on Autoblog

Just a prototype, but here's another pic of the new BMW 1-Series Cab that was caught undergoing testing in Germany. While we expect to see the final form at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, we still enjoy getting glimpses of this littlest ultimate driving machine whenever possible. This ...

Spring 2008: Arrival date for BMW 1-Series 2 years ago on Autoblog

The upcoming BMW 1-Series Coupe is one of those rare cars over which nearly every Autoblogger is drooling. It returns Bimmer to its roots of building relatively lightweight handlers, as well as lowers the cost of entry for an Ultimate Driving Machine to within the reach of the coupon clipping ...

Spy shots: 1-series cabrio coming to Geneva in '08 2 years ago on Autoblog

The recently uncovered BMW 1-Series is sure to inject additional sales volume and revenue into the luxury car juggernaut Bavarian Motor Werks. The folks over at Carscoop captured a canvas-topped mini-Bimmer when nobody was looking, and the resulting shots prove that a topless 1-Series will join the ...

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