Throw in the cliché (but absolutely correct) view that hot hatches are perfectly aligned to our craggy, narrow roads in the ...

The newly revamped BMW 1 Series may not be sold in the US, but it's one peppy car sold in other parts of the world, especially the top-dog M135. The first BMW to drop the "i" designation and the hot ...

Launching as part of an extensive range-wide facelift for the BMW 1-series, the new car (now called the M135) follows broadly the same recipe as before – only with more precision dialled into ...

Following a comprehensive mid-life facelift, the BMW 1 Series remains competitive in the premium family car class, although it's not quite class-leading. Its main strengths are punchy performance ...

While the 120 mild-hybrid and the BMW M135 hot hatch are equipped with impressive powertrains, we’d like a bit more choice when it comes to the 1 Series’ engine line-up. BMW has sold over ...

BMW insists these things do go on trackdays and that the engineers’ time was well spent… In isolation, it doesn’t feel night-and-day different to the standard M135 I also sampled at that ...

While the 120 mild-hybrid and the BMW M135 hot hatch are equipped with impressive powertrains, we’d like a bit more choice when it comes to the 1 Series’ engine line-up. BMW has sold over ...

Following a comprehensive mid-life facelift, the BMW 1 Series remains competitive in the premium family car class, although it's not quite class-leading. Its main strengths are punchy performance ...

While the M135 already looks aggressive on its own, the M Performance add-ons take the sporty styling up a notch, showcased through a promotional video by BMW. The add-ons include a front spoiler ...

The BMW 1 Series comes in hot as one of the more engaging and capable hatchbacks to drive in its class. Even the 120 delivers a fluid, driver-focused experience, with a firm but controlled ride, while ...