The first few reviews of the BMW 1-series – specifically the 135i – have begun to hit the web after the baby Bimmer’s launch abroad a couple of weeks back. The reception thus far has been positive, ...

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 ...

BMW managed to shrink-wrap the 135i around their award-winning dual-turbo 3.0-litre DOHC I-6 engine. This blazing powerplant produces 300 horsepower @ 5,800 rpm and 300 pound-feet of torque @ only ...

For decades, many of us have followed the same practice with project cars. Typically, the first parts we pick up are an intake and exhaust. However, performance software became a hugely popular mod, ...

The N55 engine was released in 2011 and labeled by BMW as the next generation of the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six. The new-generation powerplant replaced the dual-turbo setup with a single, ...

Is the BMW E82 135i the next modern classic? After watching it tear through the Nürburgring, the answer might be a loud yes. With a turbocharged inline-six, perfect proportions, and rear-wheel-drive ...