BMW is searching for a group of 700 people throughout seven U.S. markets to be “Electronauts” for the automaker’s trial launch of the 2012 ActiveE All-electric vehicle, based on the 1 Series Coupe. The all-electric bimmers will be leased to the enthusiasts for 24 months at a cost of $499/mo after a $2,250 down payment. [...]
Though even some Top Gear fans would rather get car buying advice from a box of cereal, I have to agree with this choice: Richard Hammond’s car of the year is the BMW 1-series M coupe. Jeremy Clarkson described the car as “BMW at its absolute best.” Others have described the car as close as [...]
Continuing our series of posts with our exclusive interview with BMW M-Division’s product manager for North America, Matt Russell, he talks about the 1-Series again. Previously, Russell praised the success of the 1-Series M-Coupe and seeing as how we at egmCarTech loved it too when we first drove it, I asked Russell if we could [...]
At the 2011 LA Auto Show earlier last month, I had a chance to site down with BMW’s product manager for the M-Division here in North America, Matt Russell. Many topics were tackled, but to kick off a series of posts that will be used to feature our exclusive interview, we start with BMW’s awesome 1-Series [...]
AC Schnitzer assembled a crisp-looking tuning kit for the BMW 1-Series F20 that will be making its debut at the 2011 Essen Motor Show. The German tuner gave the new 2012 Euro 1-Series a new front apron and roof spoiler, a graphic option, and a selection of 18- or 19-inch wheels. Interior mods add aluminum [...]
Here is another BMW rumor for you Bayerische enthusiasts. Word on the street is that BMW is considering to launch a new 1-Series hatchback model next summer called the M135i. The news comes from the same Netherlands dealer presentation that brought us news of a 318-hp tri-turbo M550d diesel. Rumors suggest that the new BMW [...]
We here at egmCarTech are fans of the BMW 1-Series, and, naturally, the 1M Coupe as well. The BMW packs plenty of power and appealing aesthetics into its tiny frame, and provides a solid driving experience. It seems H&R shares our appreciation for the car, as it took on a project for the 1M Coupe [...]
Dan Neil is a renowned automobile journalist working for The Wall Street Journal. And in one of his more recent reviews, he went out and called the new BMW 1-Series M-Coupe a rather butt-ugly car. What is he smoking? In his review, he write: “So what could possibly be wrong? Well, for one thing, the [...]
What do you get when Fifth Gear puts the BMW 1-Series M Coupe head-to-head with the Audi RS3 Sportback? An awesome face-off between two high-performance compact sports car from Germany. Hit the jump for the video. Refresher: 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe: The 2012 BMW 1-Series M Coupe is powered by a 3.0L inline 6-cylinder twin-turbocharged engine making [...]
As an owner of the 2011 BMW 135i with an M Sport Package, I can definitely appreciate what the girl in this video experienced. BMW of Singapore has launched promotional-prank project entitled ‘Switch.’ “The BMW Switch is a fun collaborative project between the public and BMW Asia to switch unsuspecting BMW drivers’ current cars with [...]
