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Preview:Lexus CT200h Concept First Audi A3, BMW 1 Series Fighter Additional Images Surface

As you may know already, Lexus is going to reveal its brand new LF-Ch Concept at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show but, thanks to Japan’s Best Car Magazine, we found out a little more about this new car.
Mon, Sep 7 | from Auto Spies

Sauber BMW hits UAE

Five BMW 1 Series Sauber Edition cars are available in the UAE, through distributor Abu Dhabi Motors.
Thu, Sep 3 | from AME Info

Limited Edition BMW F1 Sauber 1 Series cars arrive at Abu Dhabi Motors

Five BMW 1 Series Sauber Edition cars have arrived at Abu Dhabi Motors, the exclusive importer of BMW and MINI in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
Wed, Sep 2 | from AME Info

2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Preview: Lexus To Reveal Hatchback Concept

Designed to go head-to-head with the likes of the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series (a five-door Bimmer is available in Europe), the new small Lexus will use a front-wheel-drive Toyota Corolla chassis, powered by four-cylinder engines.
Wed, Aug 5 | from Edmunds.com/Inside Line

Lifestyle and Sport Editions of the BMW 1 Series three- and five-door

Entering the 2010 model year, the BMW 1 Series as the guarantee for the broad-scale impact of BMW EfficientDynamics and as the epitome of Sheer Driving Pleasure in the compact segment is gaining even greater significance.
Thu, Jun 25 | from Auto Spies

Nuts & Bolts

Nuts & Bolts United States The BMW 1 Series is more affordable as the base 128i coupe, less so as the 128i convertible, and even less so as the 135i convertible. It is within reach of the financial field of dreams of many people as the base 135i coupe. But options can knock that ...
Sun, Apr 19 | from Washington Post

Diesel crew happy with BTCC return

UK Having sat out the entire 2008 campaign, the team managed to secure a late entry into the new season with Nick Leason now at the wheel of the unique, diesel-powered BMW 1 Series. With the car having undergone plenty of work during its year away from ...
Tue, Apr 7 | from crash.net

2008 BMW 135i: You Choose Whether the Mirrors Tilt Down in Reverse

Our long-term 2008 BMW 135i coupe will automatically tilt down its side mirrors when you put its six-speed manual gearbox in reverse. This is great when I'm parallel-parking and don't want to curb the pretty 18-inch wheels. But it's not so good when I'm backing into my carport and see the gr...
Thu, Mar 26 | from Straightline

Hot car deals, 25 March 2009

UK A cool, prestige, cheap to run coupé could be just the tonic for present times, so we‘ve been checking used BMW 1 Series Coupe . It turns out you can get an 08-plate 120d from a BMW dealer for just £18995. Take Westerly Barnstable, for example, ...
Wed, Mar 25 | from Which?

More Reports: Next BMW 1 Series could spawn Super Sport version

Although the next version of the compact 1 Series is expected, as most new models are, to grow in size, BMW is also reportedly planning a lightweight two-door sport model. Referred to in the interim as the 1 Series Super Sport (to avoid confusion with the original mid-engine M1 exotic), the...
Thu, Jan 22 | from Autoblog

Rumormill: BMW 135i "SuperSports" model coming in 2010

According to a report originally posted at Germancarzone and then repeated at BMW Blog, a certain Bavarian automaker is currently working on a new performance version of its 1 Series. Although it wouldn't be called an M1 -- since that moniker is reserved for supercar status -- the so-call...
Mon, Jan 5 | from Autoblog

BMW's Michael Ganal

I was sorry to hear of the death of BMW board member Dr Michael Ganal yesterday, following what BMW described in its release as a 'severe' illness. Sounds like it was quick. He was only 54. I last saw him at the BMW Annual Report press conference at the end of March and I last interviewed him late l...
Tue, Dec 9 | from just-auto.com

Rumormill: BMW preparing Z2 roadster based on 1 Series

Reports suggest it would likely have a folding soft top instead of a collapsible tin roof like the upcoming Z4 replacement and a small trunk capable of swallowing just a weekend bag. Sources also hint that the Z2 would come exclusively with four-cylinder power, which could discourage BMW...
Thu, Sep 18 | from Autoblog

BMW Concept 1-Series tii to Make North American Debut in Chicago

BMW CONCEPT 1 SERIES tii MAKES NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT AT CHICAGO AUTO SHOW Woodcliff Lake, NJ - February 2008... The BMW Concept 1 Series tii makes its North American debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, bringing with it an uncompromising character of responsiveness, lightness, and sportine...
Mon, Feb 4 | from Jalopnik

BMW 1-Series Convertible Revealed, To Hit the US in 2008

In traditional BMW style, the new BMW 1 Series Convertible transmits the power of the engine to the rear wheels. This design concept and configuration - engine at the front, drive wheels at the rear - guarantees optimum traction, near-perfect weight distribution front-to-rear, excell...
Sat, Sep 29 | from Jalopnik

BMW Introduces New 1 Series Coupé; Twin-Turbo 4-Cylinder Diesel Model

The 1 Series Coupé. The 204 hp (153 kW) 2.0-liter diesel in the 123 is the world’s first all-aluminium diesel to have an output per liter figure in excess of 100 hp. It is also the first four-cylinder production diesel to come with twin-turbo technology.
Tue, Jul 3 | from Green Car Congress