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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 from Buchloe worked their magic on a MINI Cooper S (R53). Yet, just like the ALPINA i8 that never materialized, […]

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 2006. BMW followed in 2018 with the X7. The segment is especially competitive in North America, where buyers can also

One of the most pressing questions about convertibles today is not just whether they will survive in a world increasingly dominated by SUVs and EVs, but in what form they will exist. Will BMW continue building traditional combustion-powered drop-tops, or is the future silent and electric? When asked directly, BMW’s Product boss Bernd Koerber, emphasized

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 a passion project has now grown into a phenomenon, and at the 2025 annual gathering, history was made. For the

BMW is facing another major recall, with more than 196,000 vehicles in the United States and at least 136,500 in Germany being pulled back due to a defect in the starter motor that poses a potential fire risk. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the campaign on Friday, warning owners not to

There is a common misconception that ALPINA is merely a tuner. However, more than 40 years have passed since the German Federal Ministry of Transport recognized it as a car manufacturer. Each vehicle built in Buchloe carries an ALPINA-specific VIN and an individual production plaque. But ALPINA does much more. It restores classic cars and

It’s been a little over three years since the BMW Group acquired the rights to the ALPINA brand. Since then, news has been relatively scarce, although we’ve heard about a plan to push the brand upmarket. There’s a reason why that hasn’t happened yet. The pre-existing agreement expires on December 31, 2025, so the new

Between exclusive concept to reality cars like the Speedtop and Skytop and adventurous new upcoming products like the BMW “Rugged” off-road SUV, BMW has really dipped its toes into the small-volume segment. We’ve learned recently that the brand plans to continue exploring niche models with great interest. A precedent that arguably began with 2022’s 3.0

Depending on whether you like the iX3 or not, now’s both the best and worst time to buy a BMW. The lineup will be overhauled in rapid succession, with more than 40 cars launching by the end of 2027. Some will be next-generation models, but most will be updates to existing products. However, once they

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 Transport in 1983. From the very beginning, the brand has specialized in subtly refining BMWs. They’ve been focusing on luxury