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There may be some sad news in the world of ALPINA. At the moment, we’re hearing rumors that there are no plans to build an ALPINA B7 off this new generation of 7 Series. So…

I think it’s fair to assume that most BMW fans are also pretty die-hard ALPINA fans. Some more than others, though, but most Bimmer fans have a special place in their heart for ALPINA. That…

There’s nothing more expensive than a cheap luxury car because even though you benefit from depreciation, maintaining a high-end vehicle costs a pretty penny. This 2011 ALPINA B7 has lived a troubled life since we’re…

There is a common misconception regarding ALPINA about being nothing more than a tuner, but that is not true considering the Buchloe-based company has been registered as a manufacturer with the German Federal Motor Transport…

It’s about that time again: time to hear the soothing sound of a grown man who’s voice peaked at thirteen. It’s BMWBLOG Podcast time, of course. This week, yours truly rides solo, talking about some of…

Obviously, BMW is building the fastest cars it ever has, as this is the fastest era in the history of of t he automobile. There are a few of cars in the Bavarian lineup at…

Sometimes being a car journalists is the best job in the world. Outside of fighter pilot or astronaut, I’m not sure there’s a more jealousy-inducing job on the planet. While I understand that, sometimes I…

ALPINA is one of the most special brands on the market. While some might assume it’s more of a tuner, the folks in Buchloe would argue otherwise. ALPINA is a genuine auto manufacturer that does…

There are few car company owners like Andreas Bovensiepen. For starters, ALPINA is a very small manufacturer, of which there aren’t many left. However, even among them, Bovensiepen is part of a rare breed, as…

While it might be tempting to buy an older but very rare and special performance car, it’s likely not a great move. It seems cheaper at first, because you can find older performance cars on…