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.
The New BMW iX3 Will Get More Options. What To Expect

The New BMW iX3 Will Get More Options. What To Expect

BMW didn’t waste any time loading up the German configurator shortly after unveiling the iX3. It gives us a clearer picture of what comes as standard equipment and what costs extra. For instance, electrically adjustable…

BMW Claims The New iX3 Could Match The X3's Profitability

BMW Claims The New iX3 Could Match The X3’s Profitability

Automakers are caught between a rock and a hard place. They must continue pushing electric vehicles to meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations, or risk massive fines in the European Union. Yet EVs remain notoriously expensive…

2026 BMW iX3: All The Colors Available At Launch

2026 BMW iX3: All The Colors Available At Launch

Whenever BMW launches a new model, it usually picks a single color for the press shots. For the second-generation iX3, Munich chose Ocean Wave Blue. Since the luxury crossover debuted a couple of days ago,…

The New BMW iX3 Already Has M Performance Parts

The New BMW iX3 Already Has M Performance Parts

It wasn’t that long ago when M Performance Parts were limited to a handful of items for a few models. Today, business must be booming in Munich, as BMW has vastly expanded its portfolio. From…

BMW Spent ‘Well Over 10 Billion Euros’ On Neue Klasse

New BMW iX3 Rear-Wheel Drive Confirmed For Under $55,000

New BMW iX3 Rear-Wheel Drive Confirmed For Under $55,000

When BMW took the wraps off the new iX3 yesterday, only one version was shown: the 50 xDrive. However, the company also promised an entry-level model for later, without providing details. We assumed it would…

2026 BMW iX3 Photographed With New M Steering Wheel

2026 BMW iX3 Photographed With New M Steering Wheel

By now, you’re probably familiar with the new BMW iX3. The press shots are out, the configurator is live, but there’s still something you haven’t seen until now: real-life images of the “NA5.” Our exclusive…

2026 BMW iX3 Configurator Goes Live To Reveal Base Model

2026 BMW iX3 Configurator Goes Live To Reveal Base Model

All the press shots you’ve seen so far of the new iX3 showcase a high-end version. It comes with the M Sport Package and nearly every bell and whistle. That’s BMW’s usual playbook when launching…

2027 BMW i3 Sedan Name Confirmed During iX3's Reveal

2027 BMW i3 Sedan Name Confirmed During iX3’s Reveal

We’ve been talking about the i3 for a long time, but the funny thing is, BMW never actually confirmed the name. That changed moments ago when CEO Oliver Zipse did just that on stage during…