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The BMW M135 has received a fresh design and powertrain upgrades, making it a strong contender in the hot hatch segment. While BMW’s M division is known for its rear-wheel-drive performance cars, the M135 embraces a front-biased all-wheel-drive setup that still delivers excitement. The latest model, now designated F70, refines …

The automotive world nearly welcomed a groundbreaking addition to the BMW M lineup—a modern M1 successor that could have redefined electrified performance. Known internally as the i16, the car was based on the Vision M Next concept unveiled in 2019. Despite being 95 percent ready for production, BMW decided to …