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.
2025 BMW X3 Muscles Up With AC Schnitzer Body Kit

2025 BMW X3 Muscles Up With AC Schnitzer Body Kit

This just in: M Performance cars are expensive. If you’ve settled for a regular BMW X3 because the spicy M50 was out of reach, AC Schnitzer now offers a dose of aggression for the standard…

BMW Doesn't Rule Out Next-Gen M Cars With A Manual Gearbox

BMW Doesn’t Rule Out Next-Gen M Cars With A Manual Gearbox

With electrification looming, the manual gearbox is on its last legs. Increasingly sophisticated driver assistance and safety systems are also accelerating the clutch pedal’s demise. The fact that the stick shift’s take rate continues to…

The Mercedes-AMG GT XX Is A Tri-Motor Electric Super Sedan

The 2026 BMW M5 Touring Will Be More Expensive

The 2026 BMW M5 Touring Will Be More Expensive

The BMW M5 Sedan has entered the 2026 model year with the same MSRP as before. You’ll still have to fork out the $119,500 base price, plus destination and handling fees, along with the gas-guzzler…

MINI Shows Off John Cooper Works Models At The French Riviera

MINI Shows Off John Cooper Works Models At The French Riviera

Can’t decide which John Cooper Works design is your favorite? We’re here to help. Fresh images from the stunning CĂ´te d’Azur showcase nearly the entire JCW lineup posing for the camera. Modern gas and electric…

BMW Dealer Commissioned A 1800 TI Pickup You Can Now Buy

BMW Dealer Commissioned A 1800 TI Pickup You Can Now Buy

BMW’s reluctance toward pickups is understandable. Luxury trucks are mainly limited to the U.S. market, and since the Munich-based automaker doesn’t have a dedicated platform for a workhorse, developing a pickup from scratch to serve…