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 ...

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 ...

Is the BMW 1 Series a good car? The BMW 1 Series remains a solid entry ... While the 120 mild-hybrid and the BMW M135 hot hatch are equipped with impressive powertrains, we’d like a bit more ...

The brakes on the standard car are decent enough, although the M135 test car we drove had the uprated brake option, which features the same four-piston calipers and brake pads from the BMW M3 ...

The 1 Series has always been the premium hatch of choice for those who like driving, but can new style and technology broaden ...

While the M135 already looks aggressive on its own ... which can raise eyebrows of non-believers of the smallest M-badged car.