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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 →

2010 BMW 1 Series gets two new engines abroad, additional trim levels Chris Shunk

The BMW 1-Series is a much bigger deal in Europe than it is here in the States. In the US, we can choose among the 128 and 135, and both options come standard with a six-cylinder engine. ...

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. ...

BMW 135i tii up against V8 supercar, F1 racer at Australian Grand Prix Jeremy Korzeniewski

BMW's little 1 Series has proven itself to be a credible performer that's able to hang with nearly anything else it likely to encounter on the road. But against an Australian V8 Supercar and ...

More Reports: Next BMW 1 Series could spawn Super Sport version Noah Joseph

You can't please everybody. Customers complain that the current BMW 1 Series is too small, while others say it's too heavy. Some want it to offer more space, while others want it to be sportier. You ...

Rumormill: BMW 135i "SuperSports" model coming in 2010 10 months ago on Autoblog

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 wouldn't be called an M1 -- since that moniker is reserved for supercar status -- the so-called ...

BMW could be developing 1-Series "Shooting Brake" wagon 11 months ago on Autoblog

BMW's 1 Series is stuck between a rock and a hard place, neatly slotting in between BMW's perennial best-selling 3-series and the FWD wunderkind, MINI. Loaded-up Coopers pass the $30K mark with ease and the base 3-Series model starts in the same neighborhood. This doesn't leave much wiggle room ...

Confirmed: BMW working on 4 cylinder turbo, may come to U.S. 1 year ago on Autoblog

Rumors of a new four cylinder engine from BMW have been confirmed by BMW's North American leader Jim O'Donnell. Questions on whether it will be offered in the United States, though, are still very much in the air. "We can't really confirm or deny when it is going to come into the US, or if it ...

Review: BMW 128i Convertible 1 year ago on Autoblog

BMW's 1-Series does not smirk at you and say "don't hate me because I'm beautiful." No, this small Teut is easy to deride on appearance; one look has you hating it because it's not beautiful while so many of its past brethren have been classically handsome. Whether it suits your taste or not, ...

Marketing 101: Make stuff up, make it visible - BMW's subtle 1-Series shilling 1 year ago on Autoblog

Marketing campaigns are always in search of a new hook, and BMW's gotten creative to help keep the 1-Series on boil. Readers of the March 24th edition of Autoweek were treated to a smattering of tiny-Roundel factoids at the bottom of the mag's pages. Some of them might be true, while others seem ...

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 ...

Mercedes planning 1-series rival in 2011 1 year ago on Autoblog

It's no secret that the Mercedes-Benz A-class hasn't been a resounding success and that the automaker is looking to revamp its entry-level line-up to better compete with rivals. According to Autocar, M-B boss Dieter "Dr. Z" Zetsche has green-lighted a new model that's taking aim at the BMW 1-series ...

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 ...

Geneva 2008: BMW 1-Series accesories not carbon neutral 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for more hi-res shots of the carbon-heavy BMW 1-Series performance parts P. T. Barnum already answered how many people you could fit in an itty bitty car. BMW is now trying to figure out how much carbon you can fit into the same. The BMW 1-Series performance parts will keep ...

VIDEO: More 1-Series goodness 1 year ago on Autoblog

click image above to view video The BMW 1-Series looks like it's going to be a well-placed shot in the arm for BMW. The sporty coupe will hit the scene in the U.S. just as Americans are becoming more interested in rear-wheel-drive vehicles again. And it's also a small car in a time when buyers are ...

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 ...

1-Series on BMW website with official pricing 1 year ago on Autoblog

The 1-Series has officially joined BMW's line up in the United States, having finally been added to the brand's official website. Along with its place among the Ultimate Driving Machines online, the 1-Series also gets officially pricing, which turns out to be exactly what we thought it would be. ...

2008 BMW 1-Series are special, receive engraved start-stop buttons 1 year 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 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 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 ...

Hyundai sports car concept coming to LA Auto Show, along with 14 world debuts 2 years ago on Autoblog

When the dust settles at the Los Angeles auto show next month, at least 14 world debuts will have taken place, along with 30 North America unveilings. Amidst the premiers, expect to see a concept version of Hyundai's new RWD sports car (also to be shown in London), along with Nissan's restyled ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

eBay Find of the Day: Miata-based BMW Z9 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the image above if you really want to see more. It's obvious that someone was champing at the bit to get a 1-series convertible before it makes its way to the U.S. This Miata-based BMW rip- off might not be a finished replica of the Z9 concept from a few years back, but the progress, is, ...

BMW 1-Series gets the 'M' treatment - sort of 3 years ago on Autoblog

WorldCarFans has spy photos of the much-anticipated new BMW 135ti, a turbocharged six-cylinder version of the European market hatchback. Just don't call it an M1. Seen testing over a year ago at the Nurburgring, the hot 1-Series has been eagerly awaited by BMW fans looking for a less-expensive hot ...

Spy Shot: BMW 1-Series spotted in San Fran 3 years ago on Autoblog

Hoo baby, it's almost a dream-come-true... Autoblog reader Judd pointed us in the direction of this photo taken of a BMW 1-series, sans most of its badging, in San Francisco. BMW has thus far denied that it will bring the much-coveted hatch to the U.S. due to poor currency conditions on this side ...

Saab to build 9-1? 3 years ago on Autoblog

The next Saab model won't be a Sonnet redux as rumored. Instead, Inside Line reports, buyers should expect a compact designed to compete among the growing class of small premium hatchbacks - BMW's 1-Series, Audi's A3, the MINI Cooper and Volvo's coming S30.   The ...






Autoblog Podcast #151: With Car and Driver's Eddie Alterman

Eddie Alterman wades in with Sam, Chris, Dan, and Jonny to talk about SEMA and other recent events.

 
 

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