With a new M35i performance model for 2024, BMW is cranking up the heat on the little X1 crossover. Even though it isn’t a full X1 M, this treatment adds more than just M emblems and adds a more potent engine, better brakes, standard adaptive dampers, and sporty external additions.

Upgraded Exterior

M light-alloy wheels with a twin-spoke design and a 19-inch diameter complete its custom chassis specification. Tyres on the standard light-alloy wheels are 20 mm wider than those on the outgoing model. Sport tyres and 20-inch M light-alloy wheels with a distinctive twin-spoke design are both available as options.

It also features a front apron with particularly large air intakes ensuring the engine, transmission and brakes can continue to work within their optimum temperature windows at all times.

The BMW with its XM Label Red luxury SUV didn’t fare well in the 101st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The 738 horsepower BMW XM crashed as it was trying to break the Pikes Peak record for the quickest production SUV. Fortunately, Matt Mullins, the driver, was unharmed.

However, because there was very little coverage of the on-track antics, we have no idea what happened. However, we do know that the XM returned on the back of a truck looking like a wreck a few minutes after it had left.

A BMW spokesperson said “unfortunately, our hopes for a record run with the BMW XM today ended with a race incident. Driver Matt Mullins is disappointed but unhurt. The focus now is on re-preparing the vehicle and planning for another record attempt later this year.”

After the E34 M5 Touring from the late 1980s/early 1990s and the E60 M5 Touring from the 2000s, BMW has revealed that a third M5 Touring is being developed.

Currently, test drives for the brand-new high-performance sedan from BMW M GmbH are being completed on public roads, BMW Group proving grounds, and racetracks all over the world.

The Touring model will include a completely new, largely electrified drive system, just like the upcoming BMW M5 Sedan. It will also feature a M-typical performance characteristics and finely tuned chassis technology enhanced by cutting-edge systems.

The new Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel will embark on a national tour with the Ford Experience Hub at the end of this month thanks to Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia.

Ipoh Parade Mall’s Ground Floor Atrium will host the Ford Experience Hub’s first stop from June 27 to July 2, 2023.