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Auto Express
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Car Deal of the Day: Blistering BMW M135 for a bargain £301 a month
Near-300bhp power Four-wheel drive, adaptive suspension Only £300.90 a month Hot hatchbacks with a premium feel don't come much more complete than the BMW M135. Here is a car that mixes the compactness and ease of use of a 1 Series, with a fire-cracker engine and trick four-wheel drive system. What's not to like? There's plenty to love, to be honest, but this desirable package normally comes with a steep price tag. Not so through the Auto Express Find a Car service, because right now you can get the blistering BMW for just over £300 a month. Advertisement - Article continues below This deal, from is a real steal given that it's only £4 a month more expensive than the next cheapest 1 Series on the Auto Express platform – and that is the base-spec 120 Sport. It's a two-year deal and requires £3,960.79 to be put down first, while mileage is capped at 5,000 a year. Bumping this up to 8,000 per annum costs less than £16 a month extra. For just £300.90, you'll be taking the keys to one of the most engaging hot hatchbacks around. Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that pumps out 296bhp, and this is all kept in check with a clever xDrive four-wheel drive system. This latest M135 (which, incidentally, has lost the 'i' in its name to help differentiate it from BMW's electric offerings) has traded its eight-speed auto for a seven-speed twin-clutch semi-auto to deliver quicker shifts. It certainly works – it hurtles to 62mph in under five seconds, while top speed is limited to 155mph. Compared with the pre-facelift M135i, the new M135 has adaptive dampers as standard and the chassis has been stiffened. This means the pocket BMW is very engaging through the bends, plus you can soften the ride should you need a little more comfort around town. The Car Deal of the Day selections we make are taken from our own Auto Express Find A Car deals service, which includes the best current offers from car dealers and leasing companies around the UK. Terms and conditions apply, while prices and offers are subject to change and limited availability. If this deal expires, you can find more top BMW M135 leasing offers from leading providers on our BMW 1 Series hub page. Check out the BMW M135 deal or take a look at our previous Car Deal of the Day selection here…
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Major car brand ‘assessing' jobs at UK plant after as company opens up on ‘difficult decision'
US tariffs have wreaked havoc in the car industry RIDE IT OUT Major car brand 'assessing' jobs at UK plant after as company opens up on 'difficult decision' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WORKERS' jobs at a major car plant in the UK are hanging in the balance. A major car brand said it is 'assessing' the future of dozens jobs at of its plants. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The BMW plant's future in Swindon is being 'assessed' Credit: Alamy 3 The BMW plant in Swindon sits side-by-side with a MINI factory Credit: Getty BMW has said jobs at its Swindon Plant "are currently being assessed," casting doubt over the futures of workers. The carmaker announced that it was axing 180 jobs from its Oxford factory on Sunday, amid uncertainty surrounding recently hiked US tariffs. In March, US President Donald Trump declared that a 25% levy would be put in place on all vehicles imported to America from the UK. This has put a significant strain on the British automobile industry. It is currently unclear whether the new UK-US trade deal, announced this afternoon, will have any impact on this 'assessment'. BMW's decision to reduce the workforce at the Oxford plant, could have a knock-on effect of further job cuts may be implemented in Swindon. A spokesperson for BMW Group told The Sun: "Swindon has a much smaller workforce than Oxford and any potential changes would be proportionate to those we've already communicated in Oxford. "Our plants in Oxford and Swindon work closely together, with Swindon producing metal pressings and body components which are then sent to Oxford for final assembly. "Plants Oxford and Swindon remain at the heart of MINI production, together manufacturing and exporting a range of models in strong demand both in the UK and internationally. "As announced in February, in light of the multiple uncertainties currently facing the automotive industry, the BMW Group is reviewing the timeline for reintroducing battery-electric MINI production at Plant Oxford. "As always, discussions about changes to roles must take place with the individuals concerned and relevant trade unions first so we are not in a position to share further details at this stage." BMW's Swindon Plant is situated in Bridge End Road, in Stratton St Margaret. This is adjacent to a MINI Plant, which is also owned by BMW Group. Here, the Swindon plant makes steel panels for MINIs which are produced at the company's Oxford factory. The Swindon factory employs approximately 500 people. BMW M135 is a power-packed hot-hatch that's precise, solid & slick… everything about is 'sheer driving pleasure' The plant produced almost 33 million panels and over 3 million sub-assemblies in 2023. Last year, BMW was granted permission to extend its Swindon factory by more than 2,200 square meters. This was done to improve the factory's efficiency, and to maintain the number of jobs available on site - which are now under threat. A BMW spokesperson told the Swindon Advertiser: "Temporary work is one of the ways that companies can respond flexibly to the high volatility of the global economy. "The BMW Group needs lasting flexibility, which is achieved, among other measures, by using temporary workers. "This means that the number of temporary workers employed can fluctuate over time. "While this is always a difficult decision, the recent adjustment to temporary staffing levels at MINI Plant Oxford was a long-planned measure to align our workforce with current business requirements. "The impact for temporary workers at the Swindon Plant is currently being assessed and will be communicated to the team shortly." The MINI plant in Oxford employs more than 3,500 workers. BMW Group insists that the 180 people who have lost their jobs were all temporary workers. On this decision, a BMW spokesperson said: "While this is always a difficult decision, the recent adjustment to temporary staffing levels at Mini Plant Oxford was a long-planned measure to align our workforce with current business requirements." This is the second round of layoffs at the plant in only two years at the plant, after the company let go of several temporary workers there in September 2023.
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Major car brand ‘assessing' jobs at UK plant after as company opens up on ‘difficult decision'
WORKERS' jobs at a major car plant in the UK are hanging in the balance. A major car brand said it is ' 3 The BMW plant's future in Swindon is being 'assessed' Credit: Alamy 3 The BMW plant in Swindon sits side-by-side with a MINI factory Credit: Getty The carmaker announced that it was axing 180 jobs from its Oxford factory on Sunday, amid In March, US President Donald Trump declared that a 25% levy would be put in place on all vehicles imported to This has put a significant Read more Motors It is currently unclear whether the new BMW's decision to reduce the workforce at the Oxford plant, could have a knock-on effect of further A spokesperson for BMW Group told The Sun: "Swindon has a much smaller workforce than Oxford and any potential changes would be proportionate to those we've already "Our plants in Oxford and Swindon work closely together, with Swindon producing Most read in Motors "Plants Oxford and Swindon remain at the heart of MINI production, together manufacturing and exporting a range of models in strong demand both in the "As announced in February, in light of the multiple "As always, discussions about changes to roles must take place with the individuals concerned and relevant trade unions first so we are not in a position to share further details at this stage." BMW's Swindon Plant is situated in This is adjacent to a Here, the Swindon plant makes steel panels for MINIs which are produced at the The Swindon factory employs approximately 500 BMW M135 is a power-packed hot-hatch that's precise, solid & slick… everything about is 'sheer driving pleasure' The plant produced almost 33 million panels and over 3 million sub- Last year, BMW was granted This was done to improve the factory's efficiency, and to maintain the number of jobs available on site - which are now under A BMW spokesperson told the Swindon Advertiser: " "The BMW Group needs lasting flexibility, which is achieved, among other "This means that the number of temporary workers employed can fluctuate over time. "While this is always a "The impact for temporary workers at the Swindon Plant is currently being assessed and will be communicated to the team shortly." The MINI plant in Oxford employs more than 3,500 workers. BMW Group insists that the 180 people who have On this This is the second round of layoffs at the plant in only two years at the plant, after the company let go of several temporary workers there in September 2023. 3 The MINI plant in Swindon makes steel panels for MINIs which are produced at the company's Oxford factory Credit: Getty
