Adrian Padeanu

Adrian Padeanu is a news editor at BMWBLOG. He started his career in journalism in 2012 at WorldCarFans / Motor1, bringing years of automotive experience to the BMW news world.
New BMW 1 Series Dresses In Purple For Walkaround Video

New BMW 1 Series Dresses In Purple For Walkaround Video

Having gone into production at the beginning of July, the new BMW 1 Series is reaching more and more dealers across Europe. We’ve already seen the “F70” generation in Thundernight Metallic but that was a…

The Only BMW XM Label Special Edition In India Costs $376,500

BMW X7 Signature Edition Debuts With Crystal Door Pins

BMW X7 Signature Edition Debuts With Crystal Door Pins

There’s no shortage of special-edition BMWs in India where customers have an appetite for limited-run cars. Recent examples include the 6 Series Gran Turismo M Sport Signature, the 2 Series Gran Coupe M Sport Shadow…

BMW X4 Production To End In Mid-2025

BMW X4 Production To End In Mid-2025

Following our original reporting about the X4 going away, BMW confirmed the crossover-coupe’s demise. But when exactly is the “G02” going to drive off into the proverbial sunset? We now have a timeframe: the middle…

Flashy BMW M240i Gets Power Boost From Manhart

Flashy BMW M240i Gets Power Boost From Manhart

There’s a substantial power difference between the BMW M240i and a full-fat M2. It’s especially true for 2025 now that the M2 belts out an extra 20 hp. Manhart is now bridging the gap by…

The New BMW X3 M50 Will Be Exclusively Made In The US

The New BMW X3 M50 Will Be Exclusively Made In The US

When BMW introduced the fourth-generation X3 in June, it highlighted the growing importance of Plant Rosslyn. The South African site will be the only factory in charge of assembling the plug-in hybrid version, the X3…

Should BMW Sell An Off-Road SUV?

Should BMW Sell An Off-Road SUV?

BMW is big enough to enter just about any segment of the market it’s not in yet. There’s a car with the famous roundel in nearly all vehicle classes. Hatchbacks, sedans, coupes, convertibles, wagons, SUVs…