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2011 BMW 1 Series M Review by Joe Wiesenfelder
Based on the BMW 1 Series, the 1 Series M takes its place among M performance versions of the 3, 5 and 6 Series cars and the X5 and X6 SUVs. Though the name "M1" seems a natural, BMW use ...

Enabling operation in the rear
Only possible via the iDrive in the front. 1. "Settings" 2. "Allow rear control" 3. Select the desired priority. ...

Braking: One Step Up, Two Back
There is an aspect of the 5 Series that we do object to, though, and that's the braking. To be clear, the car stops well enough; it's not a safety concern. The problem is the feel of the braking, ...