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 ...

It follows the local launch of the new-generation BMW 1 Series hatch in late 2024, while 218 and M135 versions of the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe – the sedan version of the 1 Series – are due ...

The M135 is the thirstiest 1 Series given its focus on performance, but it shouldn’t ruin you at the pumps. The BMW’s 36.7mpg figure is better than you get from a Mercedes-AMG A 35 and the ...