Test Drives
Are you in the market for a luxurious and high-performance vehicle that offers both style and functionality? Look no further than the 2023 ALPINA D3 S Touring. With its sleek design and top-of-the-line features, this…
Marc Rutten / March 29, 2023
7 Series
Anyone that’s driven any sort of ALPINA knows how special they are. From the moment you set off, you realize that an ALPINA isn’t a normal BMW. It’s different. It’s better. There’s something magical about…
Nico DeMattia / March 27, 2023
ALPINA
Andreas Bovensiepen, ALPINA’s owner and CEO, is one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met. I’ve had the chance to meet him a couple of times and I’ve been fortunate enough to have long…
Nico DeMattia / February 15, 2023
ALPINA
Nicole Automobiles, the sole importer of ALPINA products in Japan, has commissioned a special edition based on the B4 Gran Coupe. Production will be capped at just four vehicles, and they’ll all look different by…
Adrian Padeanu / December 23, 2022
ALPINA
ALPINA Explains Why The Brand Is Being Sold To The BMW Group
by Adrian Padeanu / Date: June 28, 2022
BMW Z4
Why would ALPINA ever make its own version of a Toyota? It might if that Toyota is actually a BMW. Okay, so this would actually never happen and, regardless of what you may hear, is…
Nico DeMattia / June 14, 2022
ALPINA
In early March, the BMW Group announced plans to expand its portfolio by acquiring ALPINA after more than half a century of collaborations. The existing agreement between the two was renewed at the end of…
Adrian Padeanu / June 5, 2022
ALPINA
Wait, a diesel engine that sounds great? Yes, they exist. Pump up the volume and hear the soundtrack of a 3.0-liter inline-six running on Devil’s fuel on the Autobahn. It started out in life as…
Adrian / April 16, 2022
ALPINA
A future subsidiary of the BMW Group, ALPINA has announced the updated XB7 will be officially introduced early next year. When it does arrive, it will not only get the styling and tech updates of…
Adrian / April 12, 2022
ALPINA
Ever since BMW announced it’s buying ALPINA, many have been wondering where it’ll be positioned under the corporate umbrella. After all, the M division is the sportier side of the branch, so where does that…
Adrian / April 6, 2022
ALPINA
When BMW broke the news that it was buying ALPINA, it felt like a somber day for many enthusiasts. I read countless comments on this site from readers who were convinced BMW’s acquisition spelled death…
Nico DeMattia / March 30, 2022