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BMW To Push ALPINA Upmarket And Bring Back The B7

BMW To Push ALPINA Upmarket And Bring Back The B7

BMW bought ALPINA in 2022, but the preexisting deal between the two companies won’t expire until the end of 2025. That means we shouldn’t realistically expect any changes to ALPINA’s modus operandi before 2026. A…

Rare BMW ALPINA B7L (E66) Up For Sale

Rare BMW ALPINA B7L (E66) Up For Sale

In the automotive world, where exclusivity and performance blend to create masterpieces on wheels, the ALPINA B7L certainly stands out. This particular model, with its distinction as one of only two right-hand drive (RHD) B7Ls…

Rare ALPINA B6 2.8/1 Shows Up on Bring-a-Trailer

Rare ALPINA B6 2.8/1 Shows Up on Bring-a-Trailer

An exceptional 1984 BMW ALPINA B6 2.8/1, a rare gem among classic cars with only around 260 ever made, is currently being auctioned on Bring-A-Trailer. This particular model is the 25th of its kind, blending…

See The ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe Exceed 200 MPH On The Autobahn

ALPINA B3 50 Years Edition Looks Classy Up Close

ALPINA B3 50 Years Edition Looks Classy Up Close

Regional ALPINA special editions are few and far between, making it a special occasion to see one up close and personal. Introduced a few weeks ago, the B3 50 Years of BMW South Africa Edition…

1 of 5 for South Africa: ALPINA B3 50 Years Edition

1 of 5 for South Africa: ALPINA B3 50 Years Edition

In 2023, BMW Group South Africa commemorated a significant milestone as the first BMW plant established outside Germany, celebrating 50 years of operation. Notably, the company announced a substantial R4.2 billion investment in its Rosslyn…

ALPINA Has No Plans For a New B5 or D5 Model - Rumor

ALPINA Has No Plans For a New B5 or D5 Model – Rumor

According to sources, the Buchloe-based automaker ALPINA has no plans to launch a new version of the popular B5 Sedan or B5 Touring. Of course, that extends to the diesel versions D5. It’s unclear why…

Do the BMW M340i and ALPINA B3 Make the M3 Redundant?

Do the BMW M340i and ALPINA B3 Make the M3 Redundant?

The latest versions of the BMW M340i and M3 (the G20/G21 and G80/G81) are more similar than previous iterations, to the point where I think they are actually stepping on each other’s toes. With BMW’s…

In Memoriam: Burkard Bovensiepen, Founder of ALPINA

In Memoriam: Burkard Bovensiepen, Founder of ALPINA

The ALPINA family and its dedicated team of employees are deeply saddened by the passing of Burkard Bovensiepen, the visionary behind BMW ALPINA cars, says a press release issued today. On October 12th, 2023, Burkard…

ALPINA Founder Burkard Bovensiepen Passed Away

ALPINA Founder Burkard Bovensiepen Passed Away

The man whose life was entirely dedicated to ALPINA has passed away. Burkard Bovensiepen, the founder of ALPINA, was 87. He remains one of the most renowned and influential figures within the BMW community. Bovensiepen…