Rumors and news around the next generation BMW 1 Series have been floating around for months now and the recently unveiled 1er hatchback shed some light on the direction BMW is heading towards. But there are several other unknowns, including the front-wheel drive offerings that will join the premium compact family.

Autocar UK issues a new report today mentioning six 1 Series variants across two distinct platform.

The second-generation BMW 1-series will eventually evolve into six different body variants on two distinctly different platforms. This variety will broaden the line-up against increased competition from the third-generation Audi A3, new Mercedes-Benz A-class and the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf — all due out next year.

The S-line package includes such attributes as a sport tuned suspension, front fog lights, sport leather seating, aluminum accents, front lower lip spoiler and rear upper deck spoiler. Audi raises the standard for the new 2010 A3 by offering the S-line package standard in all versions. The A3 comes with a couple of engine options such as the new 2. 0-litre TDI engine which was introduced this year, and the 2. Throw on some sporty 17” alloy wheels and you have one touring car styled wagon. 0-litre turbocharged TFSI engine shared with its VW companions....

and a fully optioned model is about $29000 with leather upholstery, heated steering wheel and front seats, sunroof, navigation system and fancy stereo. A comparably equipped Audi A3 or Volvo C30 would easily cost $3000 or $4000 more.

Whatever they call it, Volvo is hoping the new machine will be capable of giving the Audi A3 Sportback and BMW X1 a run for their respective Euros. Details are understandably scarce at the moment, though we feel safe assuming the V40 will debut with a

By Stephanie Cockroft A TEENAGER from Fleet crashed his Audi A3 into a ditch by performing a hand break turn while drunkenly trying to evade police, a court has heard. Eighteen-year-old Scott Turner put his car in to a 360-degree spin and ploughed into

For keeping its passengers entertained, the Audi A3 e-tron concept comes with a UMTS model that provides full internet access, thanks to the WLAN hotspot. As a growing number of people want to carry their digital lives wherever they go,

Enticingly, rumours of a high-riding, all wheel drive Allroad version are also doing the rounds. The newcomer will likely be based on the Golf, rather than the firm's latest modular platform design. Predictably, the new A3 will be bigger and arrive in

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2010 s3 audi wheels fit 2011 a3 cabrolet?

looking to buy some s3 wheels from a 2010 audi. 18inch

Will these fit my audi a3 cabrolet 2011?? i currently have jut 16 inch.

Any one know??

Yes aslong as they are the same width or you will need to extend the wheel arches. Also you may need to retrack the car when fitting these new wheels.

should do just check the PCD is the same either 112 x5 or the earlier model 100x5

Will alloy wheels from a Audi a3 fit onto an X reg peugeot 306?

17" alloys from a Audi A3 i want to put on a Peugeot 306, will they fit?

i am afraid not.

shelly