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 Has Sold More Than 2.5 Million X3 SUVs In 20 Years

BMW Has Sold More Than 2.5 Million X3 SUVs In 20 Years

Although the original X3 technically went on sale near the end of 2003, BMW is only now celebrating the luxury crossover’s 20th anniversary. It’s likely because worldwide availability of the E83 didn’t happen until later…

2024 BMW iX1 Quietly Gets An Updated Kidney Grille

2024 BMW iX1 Quietly Gets An Updated Kidney Grille

This may look like your run-of-the-mill BMW iX1 painted in Space Silver Metallic but there’s one subtle change at the front. The kidney grille has received a new look inherited from the long-wheelbase iX1 built…

BMW Neue Klasse EVs Could Get NACS Port For Tesla Supercharger Network

All-Black BMW M2 G87 Shows Manual Gearbox On Camera

All-Black BMW M2 G87 Shows Manual Gearbox On Camera

Unlike most rivals, BMW hasn’t given up on the manual gearbox. The take rate for three pedals remains strong enough for the M division to insist on selling a stick shift for the M2, M3,…

2025 BMW M5 G90 Sedan Looks Fast But Heavy In New Spy Video

2025 BMW M5 G90 Sedan Looks Fast But Heavy In New Spy Video

BMW’s teaser campaign for the M5 has revolved around the Touring (G99) but it’s the Sedan (G90) we’ll likely see first. With production of the four-door rocket allegedly starting in July, the world premiere should…

BMW Hints At 373 Miles Of Range For Vision Neue Klasse X

BMW Hints At 373 Miles Of Range For Vision Neue Klasse X

BMW has been coy on technical specifications regarding the Vision Neue Klasse X, deciding instead to talk about the design. It did reiterate the advantages brought by sixth-generation battery tech with round cells: +30% charging…

2025 MINI Cooper S Arrives In The US With 201 HP For $32,200

2025 MINI Cooper S Arrives In The US With 201 HP For $32,200

MINI unveiled the new gasoline-fueled Cooper hatchback in early February but it’s only now the “F66” is making its debut in the United States. While Europeans also have a three-cylinder Cooper C version to choose…