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BMW To Push ALPINA Upmarket And Bring Back The B7

BMW To Push ALPINA Upmarket And Bring Back The B7

BMW bought ALPINA in 2022, but the preexisting deal between the two companies won’t expire until the end of 2025. That means we shouldn’t realistically expect any changes to ALPINA’s modus operandi before 2026. A…

Rare BMW ALPINA B7L (E66) Up For Sale

Rare BMW ALPINA B7L (E66) Up For Sale

In the automotive world, where exclusivity and performance blend to create masterpieces on wheels, the ALPINA B7L certainly stands out. This particular model, with its distinction as one of only two right-hand drive (RHD) B7Ls…

Rare ALPINA B6 2.8/1 Shows Up on Bring-a-Trailer

ALPINA B3 50 Years Edition Looks Classy Up Close

ALPINA B3 50 Years Edition Looks Classy Up Close

Regional ALPINA special editions are few and far between, making it a special occasion to see one up close and personal. Introduced a few weeks ago, the B3 50 Years of BMW South Africa Edition…

1 of 5 for South Africa: ALPINA B3 50 Years Edition

1 of 5 for South Africa: ALPINA B3 50 Years Edition

In 2023, BMW Group South Africa commemorated a significant milestone as the first BMW plant established outside Germany, celebrating 50 years of operation. Notably, the company announced a substantial R4.2 billion investment in its Rosslyn…

ALPINA Has No Plans For a New B5 or D5 Model - Rumor

ALPINA Has No Plans For a New B5 or D5 Model – Rumor

According to sources, the Buchloe-based automaker ALPINA has no plans to launch a new version of the popular B5 Sedan or B5 Touring. Of course, that extends to the diesel versions D5. It’s unclear why…

Do the BMW M340i and ALPINA B3 Make the M3 Redundant?

Do the BMW M340i and ALPINA B3 Make the M3 Redundant?

The latest versions of the BMW M340i and M3 (the G20/G21 and G80/G81) are more similar than previous iterations, to the point where I think they are actually stepping on each other’s toes. With BMW’s…

In Memoriam: Burkard Bovensiepen, Founder of ALPINA

In Memoriam: Burkard Bovensiepen, Founder of ALPINA

The ALPINA family and its dedicated team of employees are deeply saddened by the passing of Burkard Bovensiepen, the visionary behind BMW ALPINA cars, says a press release issued today. On October 12th, 2023, Burkard…