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

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 simultaneously bigger and brawnier all over. It isn't the forthcoming X1 crossover, since a quick look at those two cars side-by-side reveals different ride heights and rooflines, among other things. One of 1Addict's forum commenters said he has had his current 1 Series next to the new one and he confirms that the new one is larger. If this ... Read more →

Rumormill: BMW 135i "SuperSports" model coming in 2010 Jeremy Korzeniewski

According to a report originally posted at Germancarzone and then repeated at BMW Blog, a certain Bavarian automaker is currently working on a new performance version of its 1 Series. Although it ...

eBay Find of the Day: Texas dealer's replica BMW 135 tii Dan Roth

Click above for photo gallery Now that BMW's 1-series has a solid presence on dealer lots, enthusiasts of the Roundel can start with lusty customizations that pay homage to the great BMWs of the ...

BMW owners claim software update degrades performance Merritt Johnson

BMW's N54 engine has won the International Engine of the Year award for the past two straight years. It has also been listed as one of Ward's 10 Best Engines during the same period. The engine ...

Rampenfest to rock mythical town of Oberpfaffelbachen for literal launch of BMW 1-Series Damon Lavrinc

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 ...

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 ...

Pics Aplenty: New official shots of the BMW 135i 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for more high-res pics of the BMW 135i If you're still frothing at the mouth for anything having to do with the new BMW 1-Series coupe, some new photos have found their way onto the internet. It's still a 3-series that was left in the dryer too long, but the new shots show the car off ...

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 ...

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, ...

VIDEO: BMW 1-Series spot - creation by precision 1 year ago on Autoblog

The BMW 1-Series is on the verge of being sold here in the U.S., which means the multimedia blitz is on its way. With automakers getting more creative to capture buyers attention, spots are getting more high tech, and less reality based. BMW brass have recognized the trend, and the end result is a ...

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 ...

2008 BMW 1-Series are special, receive engraved start-stop buttons 2 years ago on Autoblog

Europeans have been privy to luxury small cars for decades, but since gasoline has always been much cheaper here in the States, we've been stuck with mostly unathletic luxury barges. Three dollar per gallon gasoline is changing that paradigm quickly, and smaller high-end vehicles are finally ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

BMW 1-Series coupe Euro-pricing slips, foretells U.S. MSRP? 2 years ago on Autoblog

While it's impossible to accurately judge the cost of vehicles in the U.S. based off pricing in Europe, Autocar gives us a brief glimpse of what to expect. According to the Brit website, the diesel-equipped models will span the financial spectrum between £21,585 for the 175 HP 120d to ...

BMW 1-Series Coupe - 100% Official Today 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for 37 hi-res shots The leak-riddled embargo on BMW new entry-level 1-Series coupe finally lifts today. By now, you've already seen many of the photos, a video or two, and read the official press releases. To recap the basics, here's what's in store for the US model: On sale Spring ...

VIDEO: BMW 135i begs for a flogging 2 years ago on Autoblog

BMW is slowly letting out a barrage of new (and approved) media material today, including a promotional flick of the new 135i in action, and although it's not the most compelling cinema, it gives you more angles than the paltry leaked shots we've seen so far. Additionally, you can hear the ...

The dam spilleth over: More on the BMW 1-series 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for more pics. Those incorrigible folks over at 1addicts threw up several more "official" pics of the 1-series coupe, along with BMW USA's press release (dated for 6/30/07 - oops!), which is posted below the fold. Now that we've got some official information to work off, we ...

That was quick! Official information on BMW's 1-series coupe 2 years ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/design/Official_Info_BMW_1_Series_Coupe_to_arrive_in_UK_as_120d_123d_and_135i'; While the blogosphere was busy covering the latest batch of spy shots of Bimmer's new 1-Series coupe, BMW UK went and posted official details on its version of the car, which will ...

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

All off the running around chasing the upcoming BMW 1-Series has culminated in these shots of the car taken completely naked, apparently at a location where it was the subject of a photo shoot. A member of the enthusiast site 1accicts.com scored the one above, a similar rear view, and a phonecam ...

Spy Shots: BMW 1-Series Coupe 2 years ago on Autoblog

Young fans of the Bavarian Motor Werks have been pining for something more affordable than a 3-series, and the 1-series has been teasing from afar for too long. The folks over at 1Addicts assembled a bunch of picks of a thinly-disguised 1-Series coupe in testing, and we think the newest developments ...

It's on! BMW 1-series coming to the U.S. in 135i guise 2 years ago on Autoblog

At what Winding Road described as a "corporate event this week," BMW officials have confirmed that the 1-series will be making its way to U.S. shores in 2008. The official announcement is expected later this year, which will finally put to rest the speculation we've been covering for far too long. ...






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