With the debut of the first BMW M Performance Automobiles at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the German automaker will showcase the BMW Concept M135i – which is based on the new 1-Series Euro hatchback and studies the first BMW M Performance model with a straight 6-cylinder gasoline unit. So how this any different from [...]
After a short teaser yesterday, BMW has finally giving us our first complete look at the new BMW M Performance Parts lineup, which will debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. “BMW M Performance Parts are designed in close collaboration with BMW M GmbH and include powertrain, suspension, aerodynamics and cockpit components that provide a [...]
Just a month BMW dropped its M Performance Automobiles including the BMW M550d xDrive, BMW X5 M50d and the BMW X6 M50d - all being high-performance diesel M models. BMW is now teasing a new version of the 1-Series the same way it teased the M Performance Automobiles – however, there’s no 1 M50d here. Instead, its the introduction [...]
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. [...]
BMW has just unveiled some new special edition 1-Series cars, both in convertible and coupe guise. Called Exclusive and Sport Editions, BMW is expanding the 1-Series lineup and could be a harbinger of things to come: like an all-new 1-Series coupe and convertible. The Munich-based brand has a habit of producing special edition versions of [...]
When BMW introduced their first all-electric production car, the 1-Series based ActiveE, we learned that only 700 lucky customers will be able to get their hands on the anticipated BMW electric car. And kicking off the ActiveE’s launch was the delivery of the first ActiveE ever in the US. A couple by the name of [...]
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 [...]
