Adrian Padeanu

Adrian Padeanu is a news editor at BMWBLOG. He started his career in journalism in 2012 at WorldCarFans / Motor1, bringing years of automotive experience to the BMW news world.
BMW Finally Launches A Gasoline-Only 5 Series Touring

BMW Finally Launches A Gasoline-Only 5 Series Touring

When the new 5 Series Touring premiered back in February, there was one glaring omission from the lineup. That’s right, BMW didn’t have a gasoline-only model available at the launch of the “G61” luxury wagon….

The New BMW M5 Already Gets Faster Battery Charging

The New BMW M5 Already Gets Faster Battery Charging

I know what you’re probably thinking. “M5” and “battery charging” shouldn’t even be in the same sentence unless we’re talking about the car’s regular battery. However, it’s 2024 and emissions regulations are stricter than ever,…

BMW M135 Gets M Technology Package With Sporty Upgrades

BMW M135 Gets M Technology Package With Sporty Upgrades

BMW is making the M135 hot hatch even hotter by launching an optional M Technology Package. It carries the retro-flavored M Technik Paket II name in Germany where the configurator already includes this upgrade. It…

Cheaper BMW 1 Series xDrive Revealed

Cheaper BMW 1 Series xDrive Revealed

BMW won’t start deliveries of the new 1 Series until October but the “F70” lineup is already being updated. Not only is a three-cylinder 116 base model joining the family, but so is this 123…

The New BMW 1 Series Gets A Three-Cylinder Engine

A Closer Look At BMW's New M Visionary Materials Seat

A Closer Look At BMW’s New M Visionary Materials Seat

BMW wants to slash CO2 emissions per vehicle by 40% across the entire value chain by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. To get there, it’s constantly researching new ways to make car components easier on…

This Three-Cylinder MINI Cooper C Has A Daring Spec

Although the MINI Cooper C is the cheapest car BMW Group sells, this one has quite a few options added. Painted in British Racing Green, the city car has the roof and side mirror caps…

2025 BMW X3 Brooklyn Grey Poses With M Sport Package

2025 BMW X3 Brooklyn Grey Poses With M Sport Package

Replacing a best-selling model is a tricky business because you’re effectively changing a winning formula. Despite getting up there in years, the X3 “G01” was BMW’s most popular product in 2023. An impressive 355,000 crossovers…

2025 BMW X3 Without M Sport Package: See It From Every Angle

2025 BMW X3 Without M Sport Package: See It From Every Angle

More often than not, BMW shows new cars exclusively with the M Sport Package. That’s not the case today with this X3 (“G45”). A new official photo gallery features the fourth-generation luxury crossover in a…

Elusive BMW Nazca M12 Supercar Filmed Up Close

Elusive BMW Nazca M12 Supercar Filmed Up Close

In an ideal world, BMW would’ve followed up on the M1 with the M12. However, the “E26” sadly never received a direct successor as this spectacular supercar died as a concept. Some 33 years after…

These Guys Made An M2 xDrive Before BMW Did: Video

These Guys Made An M2 xDrive Before BMW Did: Video

With all the gossip about BMW making an all-wheel-drive M2, a couple of aftermarket shops decided to take matters into their own hands. The tuners at R44 Performance and Tom Wrigley Performance have been working…