Video: Can AC Schnitzer improve the sound of the BMW M135i?
The new BMW M135i didn’t get a lot of glowing reviews when it first came out. But sometimes, the car world just needs some time to adjust to the fact that the 1er is no…
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BMW 128ti vs Volkswagen GTI — Auto Express Test
BMW now officially competes in the premium hot-hatch segment, with the newly released BMW 128ti. While BMW has had a premium, performance hatchback for about a decade now, starting with the original 1 Series hatchback,…
BMW 128ti launches in South Africa with a proper photoshoot
The new BMW 128ti launches in South Africa in March 2021. To celebrate this occasion, the local BMW chapter hosted a proper photoshoot of the hot hatch. The BMW 128ti breathes new life into a…
Video: BMW 128ti does a 0-100 km/h run, standing kilometer
The BMW 128ti is definitely one interesting car to launch in 2021. It will come with a bunch of novelties for the Bavarian brand and is touted as a real alternative to the iconic Golf…
How Does the BMW 128ti Compare to the Best Hot Hatches?
VIDEO: Five Not-So-Great Things About the E87 BMW 1 Series Hatchback
I have to admit, I’m personally equal parts jealous and obsessed with JayEmm’s BMW 130i hatchback, mostly because it’s unobtanium to me. As an American, I can’t buy an E87 1 Series hatchback, despite desperately…
Photo Gallery: 2021 BMW 128ti Hot Hatch Poses for the camera
The BMW 128ti seems, to some extent, like BMW’s way of admitting that 1 Series customers are looking for some additional fun behind the wheel. The new 1 Series is now more like the Volkswagen…
BMW i1 electric hatch might still be many years away
A 1 Series electric hatchback has been part of BMW’s plans for years, but the current generation F40 skipped the pure EV model. While there were plenty of rumors hinting at an electric vehicle based…
VIDEO: Why the First-Gen BMW 1 Series Hatchback is So Good
The first-generation BMW 1 Series hatchback was a special machine that was rather under-appreciated in its day. Its design was a bit odd and it lacked some the premium features many BMW customers at the…
BMW 128ti vs VW GTI vs Ford Focus ST — BMW Takes on New Competition
Back when the BMW 128ti first debuted, we thought of it as BMW’s Volkswagen GTI. While some BMW enthusiasts might find that insulting, we meant it as a compliment. The GTI has long been the…
VIDEO: Is the BMW 128ti Better Than the M135i?
When the BMW 128ti first debuted, we immediately thought that BMW might be onto something. The new front-wheel drive 1 Series hatchback is a capable and technically impressive car in all variants but it’s always…
