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.
BMW XM Kith Concept Shows Up In Korea

BMW XM Kith Concept Shows Up In Korea

After the 2020 M4 and 2022 i4 M50, the third car jointly created by BMW and Kith broke cover last month. The XM customized by Ronnie Fieg will be limited to 47 units globally, but the…

Rumor: Some Future BMWs Will Get A Passenger Screen

Rumor: Some Future BMWs Will Get A Passenger Screen

Since last year, we’ve been reporting on the possibility of a front passenger screen for future BMWs. Our Munich sources share more details about how the already screen-heavy iDrive X could boast an extra display….

BMW Will Build And Deliver All Skytop Cars In 2025

BMW Will Build And Deliver All Skytop Cars In 2025

Regardless of how many models BMW has in its already vast lineup, some people still want more. For that extra layer of bespoke, the Bavarian marque is bringing back the lost art of coachbuilding. The…

Is ALPINA Teasing A B8 GT?

BMW M Had Record Sales In 2024

BMW M Had Record Sales In 2024

2024 was an excellent year for the “world’s most powerful letter.” M sold 206,582 vehicles, an all-time high. Per BMW’s modus operandi, we should clarify that the number also includes M Performance models. Only 66,805…

BMW Sold 2.2 Million Cars In 2024

BMW Sold 2.2 Million Cars In 2024

With 2024 in the rearview mirror, BMW has the final sales numbers for the past 12 months. The German luxury brand had projected to sell more cars than in the record-breaking 2023. However, issues with…

BMW Design Boss Tells Us About The Future Of ALPINA

BMW Design Boss Tells Us About The Future Of ALPINA

It’s been nearly three years since the BMW Group expanded to include the ALPINA brand. However, until the end of 2025, it’s business as usual for the Buchloe-based niche marque. That is when the existing…

BMW X3 Named 2025 World Car Of The Year Finalist

BMW X3 Named 2025 World Car Of The Year Finalist

The BMW Group was all about the new iDrive X this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. However, CES also served as the venue where the top 10 finalists for the World…

Harman Put A Front Passenger Screen In The BMW X3

Harman Put A Front Passenger Screen In The BMW X3

With the new iDrive X infotainment system, which premiered at CES in Las Vegas this week, BMW is doubling down on screens. The center display is growing to 14.9 inches, and there’s also a high-tech…