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.
Mysterious BMW M340i Prototype Spied With Camouflage

Mysterious BMW M340i Prototype Spied With Camouflage

We’re usually good at identifying prototypes with pinpoint accuracy. However, this is not the case now. BMW is already testing the next-generation 3 Series (G50) with the production body, but a new spy video shows the…

BMW Launches Four Special Editions In South Korea

BMW Launches Four Special Editions In South Korea

2025 marks the 50th anniversary since the BMW Group set up shop in South Korea. The year is off to a strong start, thanks to four special editions available to order exclusively online. Leading the…

MINI Cooper S Gets John Cooper Works Pack In India

MINI Cooper S Gets John Cooper Works Pack In India

It’s been a busy week for the BMW Group in India. In addition to launching the long-wheelbase iX1 and the G45 X3, it also unveiled a new MINI flavor. The Cooper S (F66) with a combustion…

See The New M5 Drift Inside The BMW Welt: Video

First Electric BMW Made In India: Long-Wheelbase iX1

First Electric BMW Made In India: Long-Wheelbase iX1

32. That’s how many BMW factories worldwide make cars and engines. One of them is in Chennai, where several models are assembled for the Indian market. Another is about to join them. This year, the…

The Original BMW X5 Was Supposed To Come Out In 1998

The Original BMW X5 Was Supposed To Come Out In 1998

With more than 600,000 units sold, the X5 E53 will go down in history as one of BMW’s most successful products. If you’re old enough to remember, we first saw the luxobarge at the Detroit…

BMW Isn't Worried About Chinese Competition

BMW Isn’t Worried About Chinese Competition

2024 wasn’t exactly a good year for BMW’s branch in China. Deliveries decreased by a rather significant 13.4% to 714,530 units. Despite this major setback, China was still by far the largest individual market for…

BMW Will Focus On Modern Designs With A Touch Of Retro

BMW Will Focus On Modern Designs With A Touch Of Retro

BMW has developed a healthy habit of presenting retro-flavored cars annually at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. We’re not just talking about the most recent ones: Skytop (2024) and the Concept Touring Coupe (2023). Who…