Wednesday, 13 July 2011
BMW 1 Series review
What is it? BMW’s new 1 Series hatchback, and, aside from a few engines, it’s all new. It’s a bit bigger, looks more sophisticated, comes with revised petrol engines, and fuel-saving...
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
BMW 1 Series Convertible review
What is it? BMW's smallest convertible gets a face-lift, which includes restyled front and rear lights and a new front bumper. Every engine, apart for the 118i, is also marginally...
Saturday, 04 June 2011
New BMW 1 Series revealed Under the bonnet
The big changes under the bonnet are the product of BMW's Efficient Dynamics philosophy, which simultaneously aims to reduce CO2 emissions and improve economy while boosting performance....
Saturday, 04 June 2011
New BMW 1 Series revealed Newish look
Although the similarity of this 1 Series to the original may come as a disappointment to some, project manager Dietmar Zimmerhackl explains that 'the styling shouldn't be a surprise – the previous...
Saturday, 04 June 2011
New BMW 1 Series revealed In the cabin
Improving roominess has been another goal for 1 Series. The sense that there is 'too much car around me' has lead to a lowering of the car's waistline, says Zimmerhackl. ...
Saturday, 04 June 2011
New BMW 1 Series revealed How to cut your running costs
Eco Pro is a fuel-saving mode triggered by the new – and standard-fit – Drive Performance Control switch by the gearlever, which allows you to alter the car's behaviour. ...
Saturday, 04 June 2011
New BMW 1 Series revealed Options, prices and comparisons
The new 1 Series is a car you can more easily personalise. It costs only £690 to upgrade from the entry-level ES to the better-equipped SE, and from here you can choose either Sport or Urban finishes...