When it comes to automakers building cars that stick to the pure, unadulterated essence of driving, few do it as well as BMW. And in the Bavarian carmaker’s lineage, few cars uphold the promise of ...

Some of BMW's greatest hits debuted in the 2000s. At the start of the 2000s, we were introduced to the BMW E46 M3 – which is considered a legend of the automotive industry – and at the end of the ...

The 2008 BMW 135i combines power, handling, and decent fuel economy. The navigation system includes excellent live traffic reporting, and USB and Bluetooth cell phone support work well. Its paddle ...

Along with the New Class, the BMW 02 series forever shaped the Bavarian brand’s design and established it as a maker of sports sedans. To this day it remains one of the most recognizable BMWs ever ...

BMW says the 135i scoots to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds, but we expect it to at least match the 335i coupe's 4.9-second run to 60 mph, and 13.6-second quarter-mile. Top speed is a governed 155 mph. It is ...

Among cheap enthusiast BMWs, the first-gen 135i Coupe is a popular choice. Its compact wheelbase, rear-drive layout, old-school hydraulic steering, and turbocharged inline-six engine make it an ...

Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Bimmer is 11 years old, but has required over $10K in maintenance in the last two of those. That makes it either a money pit or future proofed. Let's see what its ...

One of the best normal (non-M) driver’s BMWs of this century was the BMW 135i. Based on the first-ever 1 Series Coupe, the 135i was the six-cylinder, rear-wheel drive, enthusiast’s version. It was ...

In Europe, Asia, South America, and many places elsewhere, diesel passenger cars are just another part of life. But in America, where everything has to be different, folks have an entirely different ...

The BMW M135i xDrive puts the hot into hot hatch and the automaker is putting the finishing touches on the facelifted variant. Dressed in heavy camouflage, the updated model looks a bit sleeker as it ...

The new BMW hot hatch is fast and capable, but it doesn't excite as much as other four-wheel drive rivals I get it. I totally get it. The BMW 1-series is now front-wheel drive, and that makes perfect ...

Three generations have already passed since BMW introduced the diminutive 1 Series to the world as the rightful heir to the BMW 3 Series Compact. While it is not on sale in the U.S. anymore, it does ...