News
The selection process for the 2016 World Car of the Year awards has begun, and once again there will be separate categories: best car overall, best performance, luxury, environment and design cars. To be eligible,…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 29, 2015
BMW X1
The current BMW X1, the second generation model, gets a bit of mixed opinions from BMW enthusiasts. Being the first front-wheel drive BMW, it was bound to take some flak. Though, surprisingly, it didn’t get…
Nico DeMattia / September 25, 2015
BMW X1
BMW’s compact Sports Activity Vehicle, the X1, has been a huge success since its launch in 2009. More than 730,000 were sold globally of that first generation. Now an all-new BMW X1 has been unveiled…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 22, 2015
BMW X1
BMW announces three new models for the new X1 lineup. The new entry-level SUVs are all powered by three cylinder turbo engines, either in petrol or diesel. When BMW unveiled the X1 earlier this summer,…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 3, 2015
Interesting
BMWBLOG interviews Calvin Luk, BMW X1 Exterior Designer
by Horatiu Boeriu
/ Date: August 25, 2015
BMW X1
The 2016 BMW X1 can now be configured on BMWUSA.com. The BMW X1 xDrive28i will be the exclusive model in the US at launch featuring a 2.0 liter TwinTurbo 4 cylinder engine from BMW’s new…
Horatiu Boeriu / August 24, 2015
BMW X1
Recent news of the second-generation BMW X1 has gotten some BMW enthusiasts kind of upset with its switch to a front-wheel drive-based architecture. However, this is a good move for BMW as it helps them…
Nico DeMattia / August 18, 2015
Auto Shows
The 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show is on its way, opening September 15th. BMW will have an important showing there, as cars like the new G11/G12 7 Series and X1 will be there. The 7 Series…
Nico DeMattia / August 3, 2015
BMW X1
At the media launch of the new BMW X1, the Bavarians decided to showcase the capabilities of the entry-level SUV, and to do so, they attached a boat trailer which can be as heavy as…
Horatiu Boeriu / July 22, 2015
BMW X1
The new 2015 BMW X1 has been spotted in the beautiful Chestnut Bronze Color. The strong brown paint job shines when in direct sunlight and gives the car a more premium look. Bronze and brownish…
Horatiu Boeriu / July 21, 2015
BMW X1
BMW’s X1 has been a decent sales success in the US and has gained considerable popularity. Its rear-wheel drive-based design and punchy engines allow it to perform and handle better than most of its competition….
Nico DeMattia / July 20, 2015