ALPINA

Here is another forbidden fruit for us Americans: the BMW ALPINA B3 Touring. Sold in Europe, and in some other parts of the world, the B3 Touring is one of ALPINA’s best selling cars, and…

Without the polarizing kidney grille, the ALPINA B3 Touring is regarded as a more elegant alternative to BMW’s own M3 Touring. This dreamy wagon displayed at a dealer in Munich has one of the most…

BMW bought ALPINA in 2022, but the preexisting deal between the two companies won’t expire until the end of 2025. That means we shouldn’t realistically expect any changes to ALPINA’s modus operandi before 2026. A…

In the automotive world, where exclusivity and performance blend to create masterpieces on wheels, the ALPINA B7L certainly stands out. This particular model, with its distinction as one of only two right-hand drive (RHD) B7Ls…

The ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe might not have a bright future, but let’s focus on the present for now. The classier alternative to BMW’s own four-door M8 ticks all the right boxes since it’s attractive,…

Regional ALPINA special editions are few and far between, making it a special occasion to see one up close and personal. Introduced a few weeks ago, the B3 50 Years of BMW South Africa Edition…

In 2023, BMW Group South Africa commemorated a significant milestone as the first BMW plant established outside Germany, celebrating 50 years of operation. Notably, the company announced a substantial R4.2 billion investment in its Rosslyn…

According to sources, the Buchloe-based automaker ALPINA has no plans to launch a new version of the popular B5 Sedan or B5 Touring. Of course, that extends to the diesel versions D5. It’s unclear why…

The latest versions of the BMW M340i and M3 (the G20/G21 and G80/G81) are more similar than previous iterations, to the point where I think they are actually stepping on each other’s toes. With BMW’s…

The ALPINA family and its dedicated team of employees are deeply saddened by the passing of Burkard Bovensiepen, the visionary behind BMW ALPINA cars, says a press release issued today. On October 12th, 2023, Burkard…