ALPINA occupies a special slice of BMW history and enthusiasm. Perhaps no better showcase for the brand is the ALPINA: 60 Years of Excellence exhibit at The Ultimate Driving Museum in Greer, South Carolina. Here,…
It’s safe to say that the golden era of sedans is over in an increasingly SUV-obsessed world. However, BMW is staying true to its roots. Not only will three-box saloon loyalists get a new 3…
BMW plans to launch around 40 new models by the end of 2027 as it transitions most of its lineup to the reborn Neue Klasse portfolio. Many of these vehicles are actually scheduled for debut…
A collaborative effort between BMW, BMW Motorsport, and ALPINA, the 333i was an E30 exclusive to South Africa. Developed as a substitute for the M3, which was never sold there, it was built in just…
ALPINA’s story has always been about doing things differently from BMW. Not louder, not harsher, but definitely quicker and more refined. In a recent interview, Andreas Bovensiepen, son of the founder and current head of…
For years, American enthusiasts have looked longingly at ALPINA’s sleek Touring models, wondering why they’ve never made it across the Atlantic. As it turns out, the idea wasn’t completely off the table. In a recent…
ALPINA has always occupied a rare space in the BMW universe. The marque blends hand-finished craftsmanship, bespoke performance, and understated luxury in a way that even BMW doesn’t. Now, under BMW’s full stewardship, the brand…
ALPINA made a name for itself by pampering big BMWs with large-displacement engines. But this car doesn’t carry the famous roundel, nor does it have a V8 under the hood. Twenty years ago, the specialists…
It’s been six decades since the late Burkard Bovensiepen set up shop in the Ostallgäu district of Bavaria. Originally a tuner, ALPINA was officially recognized as an automobile manufacturer by the German Federal Ministry of…
It was in 2002 when ALPINA revised its iconic badge for the fourth time since the famous emblem was created back in the 1960s. A fifth revision now appears to be planned for the new…
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