A $3,000 paint option on an SUV starting around $42,000 might sound hard to justify. But, that’s exactly what BMW asks if you want your 2026 X1xDrive28i in one of its special Individual colors. On…
The N55 engine debuted in the late 2000s. It was an evolution of the N54 twin-turbo inline-six, which would largely be replaced over the span of the 2010s. During that time period, it found its…
The 2026 BMW M5 marks the second model year of the newest iteration of the decades-old M5 nameplate. The G90 (sedan) and G99 (Touring/wagon) chassis flip the model on its head, debuting a hybrid powertrain…
BMW hasn’t shown the U11 chassis X1 a ton of love since its introduction in 2023, but the 2026 model year sees another incremental improvement over last year’s model. If you’ve forgotten, the most substantial…
If you’re a truly ingrained BMW fan, there’s a sold chance you know the name Andreas Bovensiepen. He’s the top dog at ALPINA, a BMW tuning shop that just recently became officially part of the…
Few brands stir the hearts of enthusiasts like BMW’s M division, and RM Sotheby’s upcoming Best of M Collection auction in Munich proves exactly why. Bringing together some of the brand’s most significant, rare, and…
Winning the electric SUV race isn’t just about range and performance. Just as important is how the cabin feels once you’re inside. BMW and Porsche take very different approaches with the iX3 and the upcoming…
ALPINA’s story has always been about doing things differently from BMW. Not louder, not harsher, but definitely quicker and more refined. In a recent interview, Andreas Bovensiepen, son of the founder and current head of…
For years, American enthusiasts have looked longingly at ALPINA’s sleek Touring models, wondering why they’ve never made it across the Atlantic. As it turns out, the idea wasn’t completely off the table. In a recent…
ALPINA has always occupied a rare space in the BMW universe. The marque blends hand-finished craftsmanship, bespoke performance, and understated luxury in a way that even BMW doesn’t. Now, under BMW’s full stewardship, the brand…
