The guys from ALPINA are mostly known for about two shades of color: blue and green. Understandably so too, as those two are part of the company’s crest. Therefore, whenever one sees a proper ALPINA…
Seeing new spy photos of upcoming ALPINAs always brightens the day of BMW enthusiasts. How could it not? There’s something intangibly desirable about ALPINAs. So when we see them, we all go a bit nuts….
After having driven the BMW M8 Gran Coupe, I came to the conclusion that it’s a good car but a bit of a misstep. It has some incredible qualities, such as brutal straight-line acceleration, tons…
For the 2021 model year, the Australian BMW ALPINA XD3 comes with a new 48-volt, mild hybrid diesel powertrain and some improved equipment. The XD3 models for 2021 will be available starting early next year,…
Production of the 2020 BMW ALPINA XB7 has begun this week at the Spartanburg plant in South Caorlina. According to BMW of North America, the production slots for the calendar year 2020 have already been…
Wagons have been a sensible subject for car enthusiasts in the US for quite some time now. Things have gone even worse since the rise of the SUV market. As a result, BMW pulled all…
There’s long been an internal debate among BMW enthusiasts about which cars are the better buys: BMW M cars or their ALPINA alternatives? Both cars often have different flavors that make it hard to actually…
For most BMW enthusiasts, the lack of a proper M5 Touring in the current lineup is a constant thorn in the side. However, European enthusiasts have the benefit of something even better, something that us…
The collaboration between BMW and ALPINA is somewhat unique in the industry today. Some might say that other companies also enjoy certain perks from well-established car makers, but the ALPINA-BMW relationship goes beyond anything else…
For a car enthusiast, going to Germany can be an almost religious experience. The land of cars like BMW, Porsche or Mercedes-Benz is seen by many as a place where high-horsepower beasts can roam free….
