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 M2 30 Years Edition Is A Manual-Only Affair

BMW M2 30 Years Edition Is A Manual-Only Affair

Despite the special edition’s name, the M2 isn’t 30 years old. It’s been around for less than a decade considering the original F87 debuted in November 2015. This limited-run G87 gets its name from the…

2025 BMW M5 Drive Modes: A Video Explainer

2025 BMW M5 Drive Modes: A Video Explainer

With the XM lending its electrified powertrain to the new M5, the super sedan also gets the M Hybrid button. Press it and the center screen will take you to the selectable driving modes. Hybrid…

Exclusive Video Tour Of The New BMW M5’s M Performance Parts

The New BMW M5 Sounds Decent Even In Europe

The New BMW M5 Sounds Decent Even In Europe

Europe has stricter emissions regulations that have forced BMW to detune the engines in some of its cars. That’s not the only thing the engineers were obliged to do since gasoline particulate filters have become…

BMW's Neue Klasse EVs Will Echo Concept Look

BMW’s Neue Klasse EVs Will Echo Concept Look

We’re hoping you’re a fan of Neue Klasse concepts because those designs will barely change for the production models. BMW Group’s design chief told Auto Motor und Sport the upcoming EVs will keep 90% of…

2025 BMW M5: Five Things We Learned From The Designer

2025 BMW M5: Five Things We Learned From The Designer

Keyboard warriors often say that “if a design has to be explained, then it’s not a good design.” However, the thought process behind drawing a car is hugely complex. It has a level of depth…

2025 BMW X3 G45 Is Hitting Dealers In The US

2025 BMW X3 G45 Is Hitting Dealers In The US

Right on schedule, the new BMW X3 “G45” is arriving at dealers across the United States. The fourth-generation luxury crossover broke cover in mid-June and is en route to a showroom near you. Well, provided…

BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition Shows Its Unique Look

BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition Shows Its Unique Look

You’d be tempted to believe this is a regular BMW X5 that anyone could build in the online configurator. However, that’s not actually possible. Launched exclusively in the United States in June, the Silver Anniversary…