This ALPINA B12 5.7 Coupe Is Peak 1990s BMW
BMW came close to making a fully fledged M8 during the E31 era, but the original 8 Series maxed out with the 850 CSi. Or did it? For those who wanted nothing but the best,…
BMW came close to making a fully fledged M8 during the E31 era, but the original 8 Series maxed out with the 850 CSi. Or did it? For those who wanted nothing but the best,…
We strongly believe that ALPINA has a bright future underneath the BMW Group’s corporate umbrella. Before the new era starts in 2026, the niche luxury automaker is looking back at one of its greatest hits….
When ALPINA retired the B7 in September 2022, there were no plans to bring it back. Well, not that we knew of at that point. However, management has since changed. After acquiring the niche luxury…
Hell must be freezing because ALPINA is working on an electric car. That’s despite CEO Andreas Bovensiepen saying a few years ago there was “no demand yet for battery-electric models.” It’s unclear whether that has…
The BMW 8 Series is facing retirement, but not before ALPINA launches the ultimate version of the Gran Coupe. The B8 GT borrows the upgraded twin-turbo V8 4.4-liter engine from the B5 GT, with an…
As we reported, the end is nigh for the 8 Series and the M8. However, a last hurrah is seemingly around the corner. ALPINA has shared a teaser video on social media of what we…
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…
The BMW X7 lineup is one of the most diverse in the luxury SUV market. From smooth six-cylinder turbocharged engines (diesels and petrol) to a muscular TwinTurbo V8, this seven-seater family SUV offers something for…
Saying goodbye is a common thing these days in an ever-changing automotive world, where the transition to a new way of motoring is forcing us to change and see some of the most iconic creations…
Driving the ALPINA B3 GT (sedan and wagon) and B4 GT in Mallorca on both road and track was an absolute blast. It was my first time behind the wheel of an ALPINA, and while…