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 M Had Record Sales In 2024

BMW M Had Record Sales In 2024

2024 was an excellent year for the “world’s most powerful letter.” M sold 206,582 vehicles, an all-time high. Per BMW’s modus operandi, we should clarify that the number also includes M Performance models. Only 66,805…

BMW Sold 2.2 Million Cars In 2024

BMW Sold 2.2 Million Cars In 2024

With 2024 in the rearview mirror, BMW has the final sales numbers for the past 12 months. The German luxury brand had projected to sell more cars than in the record-breaking 2023. However, issues with…

BMW Design Boss Tells Us About The Future Of ALPINA

BMW Design Boss Tells Us About The Future Of ALPINA

It’s been nearly three years since the BMW Group expanded to include the ALPINA brand. However, until the end of 2025, it’s business as usual for the Buchloe-based niche marque. That is when the existing…

BMW X3 Named 2025 World Car Of The Year Finalist

Harman Put A Front Passenger Screen In The BMW X3

Harman Put A Front Passenger Screen In The BMW X3

With the new iDrive X infotainment system, which premiered at CES in Las Vegas this week, BMW is doubling down on screens. The center display is growing to 14.9 inches, and there’s also a high-tech…

BMW Explains Why The iDrive Controller Is Dead

BMW Explains Why The iDrive Controller Is Dead

Love it or loathe it, the future of car interiors is mostly about screens. BMW is ready to deliver the goods and cater to the smartphone-loving audience. With iDrive X, jumbo-sized displays mounted front and…

BMW Rules Out Fake Exhaust Tips

BMW Rules Out Fake Exhaust Tips

One of the design trends that can’t die soon enough is the fake exhaust tip. Mercedes and Audi have been doing it for years, whereas BMW has thankfully ignored this annoying fad. You’ll be happy…

BMW And MINI Bring New Cars To 2025 Singapore Auto Show

BMW And MINI Bring New Cars To 2025 Singapore Auto Show

The BMW Group is attending this year’s Singapore Auto Show with a few local premieres. It’s a tricky market for car companies, given how huge taxes lead to some of the most expensive new vehicles…

The BMW iDrive X Screen Measures 17.9 Inches

The BMW iDrive X Screen Measures 17.9 Inches

BMW has gone to great lengths to explain what’s new and improved with iDrive X. However, it intentionally omitted an important fact about its upcoming infotainment system: the size of its touchscreen. Naturally, we decided…