Think of all the worst excesses of current BMW design in a smaller package, and you can see why the styling of the compact 1-series is so controversial. But looks aside, the 130i M Sport we drove ...

Ever since BMW stopped importing the 318ti, and possibly even before that, there's been a cry from enthusiasts for a fun and affordable BMW. Well, the German manufacturer answered those calls with the ...

BMW’s 130i has more power and is faster than the 330i, 530i or 630i. The car is a prime candidate for "best handling, best equipped" compact premium passenger car worldwide, thanks largely to its long ...

BMW's MINI Cooper is microsmall, and the 3-series gets bigger with each new iteration. This leaves a nice meaty spot in the market for the BMW 1-Series, which has been plying European roads since 2004 ...

The BMW 1 Series was criticised for its lack of power when the baby of the range was launched in 2004. It made its debut without a six-cylinder engine in the line-up, which is like Christmas without ...

Adenauer Forst is one of the most infamous corners on the Nurburgring, as the arrival of the S-section sees novices running wide and ending up on the grass. In fact, this is the reason for which we ...

The BMW 1 Series 2006 is currently available from $7,920 for the 1 Series 130i Sport up to $11,550 for the 1 Series 130i Sport. Wheel size for the 2006 BMW 130i will vary depending on model chosen, ...

Apparently, some sharp-eyed local policeman spotted the flotilla of tricked up BMW hatchbacks. As a result, a mobile camera sat in the middle of the carefully scouted route. It was a good thing we ...

Apparently, some sharp-eyed local policeman spotted the flotilla of tricked up BMW hatchbacks. As a result, a mobile camera sat in the middle of the carefully scouted route. It was a good thing we ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Rating: 4 stars (see ratings key below). After almost fading away during the 1990s, the hot hatch movement has really started to gather ...