MINI
There is a common misconception that ALPINA is merely a tuner. However, more than 40 years have passed since the German Federal Ministry of Transport recognized it as a car manufacturer. Each vehicle built in…
Adrian Padeanu / September 26, 2025
News
It’s been a little over three years since the BMW Group acquired the rights to the ALPINA brand. Since then, news has been relatively scarce, although we’ve heard about a plan to push the brand…
Adrian Padeanu / September 26, 2025
Videos
BMW aficionados know the story of the Turbo and how it shaped the M1. Diehard fans even remember its internal codename, E25, despite it being just a concept car. Yet even after all these years,…
Adrian Padeanu / September 26, 2025
News
Depending on whether you like the iX3 or not, now’s both the best and worst time to buy a BMW. The lineup will be overhauled in rapid succession, with more than 40 cars launching by…
Adrian Padeanu / September 25, 2025
ALPINA
ALPINA’s 60th Anniversary Event Gathers 650+ Cars
by Adrian Padeanu / Date: September 25, 2025
iX3
Although the golden era of car shows is over, that doesn’t mean automakers are ignoring the remaining events. Earlier this month, BMW made a splash at IAA in Munich with the all-new iX3. The electric…
Adrian Padeanu / September 25, 2025
iX3
Pop-out door handles have received mixed reactions. On one hand, they clean up a car’s profile and offer real aerodynamic benefits. On the other hand, some argue they’re just a fad and one more thing…
Adrian Padeanu / September 24, 2025
iX3
At over €10 billion spent in recent years, Neue Klasse is BMW’s largest investment ever. Although not all of the money has gone into EVs, electrification has played a dominant role. The 2026 iX3 has…
Adrian Padeanu / September 24, 2025
2 Series
If you’ve been saving up for a six-cylinder M Performance car in Europe, we have good news. BMW is updating the B58 engine to deliver more power while also reducing fuel consumption. Starting in November,…
Adrian Padeanu / September 24, 2025
News
BMW wasn’t the first automaker to experiment with carbon fiber in road-legal cars. Back in 1992, the legendary McLaren F1 was among the early adopters. The lesser-known Jaguar XJR-15 even preceded the BMW V12-powered supercar…
Adrian Padeanu / September 23, 2025
News
In an increasingly competitive automotive sector, speed is of the essence. Just as Japanese and later Korean brands rose to fame, Chinese automakers now want a piece of the action. Luxury marques born in the…
Adrian Padeanu / September 23, 2025