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's Manual Limits Power To 473 HP But There's An Exception

BMW’s Manual Limits Power To 473 HP But There’s An Exception

“Where is the manual?” That’s what most of us were wondering when BMW unveiled the M2 CS. It’s a valid question, considering its “F87” predecessor came with a stick. The new “G87” Competition Sport, however,…

BMW Tells Us It's Considering An M2 xDrive

BMW Tells Us It’s Considering An M2 xDrive

It’s been nearly two years since BMWBLOG exclusively reported that there was a strong possibility of an M2 xDrive. The rumor mill has continued to churn ever since, but no official confirmation has surfaced, at…

BMW Will Use Natural Fiber Composites On Production Cars

BMW Will Use Natural Fiber Composites On Production Cars

BMW is actively exploring the use of renewable raw materials to reduce emissions generated during the car manufacturing process. The company has been experimenting with natural fiber composites on race cars for several years. The…

Samantha Tan Will Race The MINI JCW At Nurburgring 24 Hours

Samantha Tan Will Race The MINI JCW At Nurburgring 24 Hours

MINI and Bulldog Racing have announced the driver lineup for this year’s upcoming 24 Hours of NĂĽrburgring. Among the four talented pilots is Samantha Tan, the 27-year-old Asian-Canadian racer and co-owner of the ST Racing…

BMW iX5 Hydrogen Gets A Custom Wrap For Art Basel

BMW Shows The New iX3 Charging At 403 kW

BMW Shows The New iX3 Charging At 403 kW

With up to 800 kilometers of WLTP range, BMW aims to eliminate range anxiety once and for all. The figure is even higher in China, where the more lenient CLTC test cycle rates the iX3…

The BMW Museum Is Displaying All The M3 Art Cars

The BMW Museum Is Displaying All The M3 Art Cars

BMW is killing two birds with one stone by celebrating 50 years of the 3 Series and Art Cars in a single exhibition. Beginning tomorrow, June 17, visitors to the BMW Museum in Munich will…

2026 BMW XM Shows New Options For Public Debut At Le Mans

2026 BMW XM Shows New Options For Public Debut At Le Mans

The XM has faced a lot of criticism, but it’s one of those cars that won’t leave you indifferent. Its polarizing design makes the plug-in hybrid M stand out immediately from the crop of SUVs….

BMW: Why The Hydrogen Car Won't Have A Combustion Engine

BMW: Why The Hydrogen Car Won’t Have A Combustion Engine

BMW was one of the first automakers to experiment with hydrogen, beginning in the late 1970s. It all started with a 5 Series (E12), developed in collaboration with the German Aerospace Research Institute. The 520h…

Mansory Does Unspeakable Things To The New BMW M5

Mansory Does Unspeakable Things To The New BMW M5

It was only a matter of time before Mansory got its hands on the new BMW M5. The G90 already featured the most controversial design of its six predecessors, but this super sedan takes the…