ALPINA made a name for itself by pampering big BMWs with large-displacement engines. But this car doesn’t carry the famous roundel, nor does it have a V8 under the hood. Twenty years ago, the specialists…
After years on the sidelines, Audi is finally preparing to enter the full-size luxury SUV segment. The first-ever Q9 is something of a late bloomer, considering Mercedes has been selling the GL-Class (later GLS) since…
There is a common misconception that ALPINA is merely a tuner. However, more than 40 years have passed since the German Federal Ministry of Transport recognized it as a car manufacturer. Each vehicle built in…
It’s been a little over three years since the BMW Group acquired the rights to the ALPINA brand. Since then, news has been relatively scarce, although we’ve heard about a plan to push the brand…
Depending on whether you like the iX3 or not, now’s both the best and worst time to buy a BMW. The lineup will be overhauled in rapid succession, with more than 40 cars launching by…
It’s been six decades since the late Burkard Bovensiepen set up shop in the Ostallgäu district of Bavaria. Originally a tuner, ALPINA was officially recognized as an automobile manufacturer by the German Federal Ministry of…
Although the golden era of car shows is over, that doesn’t mean automakers are ignoring the remaining events. Earlier this month, BMW made a splash at IAA in Munich with the all-new iX3. The electric…
Pop-out door handles have received mixed reactions. On one hand, they clean up a car’s profile and offer real aerodynamic benefits. On the other hand, some argue they’re just a fad and one more thing…
At over €10 billion spent in recent years, Neue Klasse is BMW’s largest investment ever. Although not all of the money has gone into EVs, electrification has played a dominant role. The 2026 iX3 has…
If you’ve been saving up for a six-cylinder M Performance car in Europe, we have good news. BMW is updating the B58 engine to deliver more power while also reducing fuel consumption. Starting in November,…
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