ALPINA has always occupied a rare space in the BMW universe. The marque blends hand-finished craftsmanship, bespoke performance, and understated luxury in a way that even BMW doesn’t. Now, under BMW’s full stewardship, the brand…
The road-legal M3 GTR has always been something of a unicorn. People talk about it, but the ultimate E46 is rarely seen out in the open. Only 10 were ever built, and not even BMW…
ALPINA made a name for itself by pampering big BMWs with large-displacement engines. But this car doesn’t carry the famous roundel, nor does it have a V8 under the hood. Twenty years ago, the specialists…
After years on the sidelines, Audi is finally preparing to enter the full-size luxury SUV segment. The first-ever Q9 is something of a late bloomer, considering Mercedes has been selling the GL-Class (later GLS) since…
For three years running, the BMW 1 Series M Register has hosted the world’s largest gathering dedicated to one of BMW M’s most beloved modern classics: the BMW 1 Series M Coupé. What started as…
BMW’s best-selling luxury SUV is about to enter a new chapter. The next-generation BMW X5, chassis code G65, is rumored to begin production in August 2026 before arriving in showrooms as a 2027 model year…
It’s been six decades since the late Burkard Bovensiepen set up shop in the Ostallgäu district of Bavaria. Originally a tuner, ALPINA was officially recognized as an automobile manufacturer by the German Federal Ministry of…
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…
For years, BMW drivers in leasing programs faced a familiar dilemma: tune their cars and risk headaches at lease-end, or play it safe and return the car untouched. But that chapter is closing with the…
BMW is giving the 4 Series Gran Coupe and all-electric i4 a notable lighting upgrade. The optional Adaptive LED Headlights, already designed to provide consistent illumination across different driving conditions, will now be paired with…
