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.
AC Schnitzer Customizes The New BMW X2

AC Schnitzer Customizes The New BMW X2

Tuners prefer to work on M Performance and M cars since their owners are more likely to modify them. But occasionally, aftermarket specialists switch focus to other, less enthusiast-focused BMWs. That’s what AC Schnitzer did…

New BMW M2 CS Will Drop 30 Kilograms: Report

New BMW M2 CS Will Drop 30 Kilograms: Report

Now that we’ve put the M3 CS Touring in our rearview mirror, we can focus on the next Competition Sport model. BMW will launch another M2 CS later this year with an upgraded “S58” engine…

2025 BMW iX Stars In New Photos Of High-End iX M70 Build

2025 BMW iX Stars In New Photos Of High-End iX M70 Build

Even with the Life Cycle Impulse, the iX still looks radically different than any other BMW before it. Bavaria’s largest electric SUV has gone through a facelift, but the styling tweaks don’t necessarily align it…

BMW Says Solid-State Batteries Are Still Too Expensive

MINI Confirms EV Production In Oxford Has Been Postponed

MINI Confirms EV Production In Oxford Has Been Postponed

In September 2023, MINI said it would build the fully electric Cooper and Aceman at the Oxford plant from 2026. However, late last year, BMWBLOG exclusively reported about a potential change of plans involving a…

Cheaper BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe With FWD Coming To The US

Cheaper BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe With FWD Coming To The US

When BMW USA announced the second-generation 2 Series Gran Coupe last October, only all-wheel-drive versions were confirmed. For the 2025 model year, the baby Bavarian sedan keeps the lineup simple with 228 xDrive and M235…

BMW Rules Out Front-Wheel-Drive Neue Klasse EVs

BMW Rules Out Front-Wheel-Drive Neue Klasse EVs

We recently learned that EVs on the Neue Klasse platform will come with one, two, three, or even four electric motors. While rear- and all-wheel-drive models have been officially confirmed, there weren’t any details about…

BMW X5 30 Years Edition Launched In Mexico

BMW X5 30 Years Edition Launched In Mexico

No, the X5 isn’t that old. The original Sports Activity Vehicle turned 25 last year, so why is this special version called “30 Years Edition”? That’s a good question. It marks three decades since BMW…