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 i4 M60 Goes Official With Nearly 600 Horsepower

BMW i4 M60 Goes Official With Nearly 600 Horsepower

Nearly a week after quietly appearing on BMW’s Dutch website, the i4 M60 is now official. The best-selling car from the M division for three years running gets a new name. The i4 M50 steps…

BMW Tells Us Why The M2 CS Doesn't Have A Manual Gearbox

BMW Tells Us Why The M2 CS Doesn’t Have A Manual Gearbox

When BMW launched the original M2 CS (F87) in 2019, it gave M enthusiasts a choice. Buyers had to choose between a six-speed manual transmission and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Competition Sport-spec G87…

BMW Has Built 3 Million Electrified Cars In Munich

BMW Has Built 3 Million Electrified Cars In Munich

BMW has reason to celebrate after reaching two major milestones. This 330e Touring in Portimao Blue, headed to a customer in the UK, marks the three-millionth electrified vehicle assembled at the Munich plant. The luxury…

BMW Explains Why The New M5 Is A Hybrid

BMW Claims The Speedtop Is Unique Among Shooting Brakes

BMW Claims The Speedtop Is Unique Among Shooting Brakes

With the golden era of coachbuilding long behind us, shooting brakes are now sadly few and far between. Rare modern examples include the Ferrari FF, its GTC4Lusso successor, and BMW’s own Z3 M Coupe. We…

BMW Shows The New M2 CS With An Individual Color

BMW Shows The New M2 CS With An Individual Color

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is primarily a celebration of the past. However, the annual event that BMW Group Classic has organized for the last 20 years is also an opportunity to host world premieres….

The Only BMW 507 In Yellow Is Predictably Beautiful

The Only BMW 507 In Yellow Is Predictably Beautiful

When asked to name the most beautiful car in the world, the answer always revolves around the same contenders. Some prefer the Jaguar E-Type, while others consider the Mercedes 300SL Gullwing. Other cars that vie…