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.
2025 BMW iX Stars In New Photos Of High-End iX M70 Build

2025 BMW iX Stars In New Photos Of High-End iX M70 Build

Even with the Life Cycle Impulse, the iX still looks radically different than any other BMW before it. Bavaria’s largest electric SUV has gone through a facelift, but the styling tweaks don’t necessarily align it…

BMW Says Solid-State Batteries Are Still Too Expensive

BMW Says Solid-State Batteries Are Still Too Expensive

This week has been all about BMW’s Gen6 batteries with round cells and how charging speed and range will jump by 30%. Neue Klasse models will bring a 20% improvement in energy density and bidirectional…

MINI Confirms EV Production In Oxford Has Been Postponed

Cheaper BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe With FWD Coming To The US

Cheaper BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe With FWD Coming To The US

When BMW USA announced the second-generation 2 Series Gran Coupe last October, only all-wheel-drive versions were confirmed. For the 2025 model year, the baby Bavarian sedan keeps the lineup simple with 228 xDrive and M235…

BMW Rules Out Front-Wheel-Drive Neue Klasse EVs

BMW Rules Out Front-Wheel-Drive Neue Klasse EVs

We recently learned that EVs on the Neue Klasse platform will come with one, two, three, or even four electric motors. While rear- and all-wheel-drive models have been officially confirmed, there weren’t any details about…

BMW X5 30 Years Edition Launched In Mexico

BMW X5 30 Years Edition Launched In Mexico

No, the X5 isn’t that old. The original Sports Activity Vehicle turned 25 last year, so why is this special version called “30 Years Edition”? That’s a good question. It marks three decades since BMW…

2025 MINI Oxford Edition Debuts With $4,000 Price Cut

2025 MINI Oxford Edition Debuts With $4,000 Price Cut

Only a few weeks ago, Mike Peyton, the VP of MINI’s America region, announced the return of the Oxford Edition. It’s now officially back, and you can have it with two or four doors. The…

BMW's New Batteries Won't Be Exclusive To Neue Klasse

BMW’s New Batteries Won’t Be Exclusive To Neue Klasse

With all the hype around Neue Klasse, you might wonder whether electric cars outside the NK family will benefit from the new developments. The short answer is yes. BMW has officially confirmed that the sixth-generation…