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 Claims 'There Are No Bad Cars In China'

BMW Claims ‘There Are No Bad Cars In China’

Chinese cars have evolved from being the laughingstock of the industry to becoming worthy adversaries for legacy brands. And BMW probably knows that better than anyone. Looking at the sales numbers, it’s safe to say…

Hilariously Styled BMW iX3 Coming To Hot Wheels Video Game

Hilariously Styled BMW iX3 Coming To Hot Wheels Video Game

We’ve covered the serious details about the 2026 iX3, so why not have a little fun? BMW confirms its new electric crossover supports AirConsole, a feature first introduced in 2023 on specific models running the…

Europe Will Review The 2035 Gas Engine Ban Sooner

Europe Will Review The 2035 Gas Engine Ban Sooner

Here’s some potentially good news for BMW and other automakers that believe combustion engines still have a future. The European Commission is accelerating the review process for the 2035 sales ban on new gasoline- and…

2028 BMW M5 Facelift Spied On The Highway

The New BMW iX3 Will Get Individual Colors From Mid-2026

The New BMW iX3 Will Get Individual Colors From Mid-2026

You were probably a little disappointed to see BMW’s limited color palette for the iX3. Aside from mundane shades of black, white, grey, and silver, there are only a handful of proper colors. This Ocean…

The New BMW M Perfumes Celebrate Iconic Models

The New BMW M Perfumes Celebrate Iconic Models

We’re no strangers to BMW-branded perfumes, but an M-branded bottle is a pleasant surprise. In fact, there are three distinct fragrances, each celebrating different eras of the “world’s most powerful letter.” Created by perfumers Frank…

BMW Z4 Neue Klasse Is The Sleek Roadster We Won't Get

BMW Z4 Neue Klasse Is The Sleek Roadster We Won’t Get

It makes perfect sense for BMW to kick-start the Neue Klasse campaign with the 2026 iX3. It’s a highly lucrative segment for the brand, so it’s only logical to begin where there’s a strong customer…

Mercedes Denies It Will Use BMW Engines

Mercedes Denies It Will Use BMW Engines

Seemingly out of nowhere, rumors surfaced last month about a potential tie-up between BMW and Mercedes. Reports from Germany’s Manager Magazin and the UK’s Autocar suggested the two luxury giants were exploring an unlikely partnership,…