ALPINA
The automotive industry received an unexpected surprise in March when the BMW Group announced its intention to acquire the ALPINA brand. Although an agreement had been extended for five years at the close of 2020,…
Horatiu Boeriu / October 15, 2023
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Manhart has been expanding its horizons by working on cars way past their prime. After revitalizing a 3 Series E30 about a month ago, the German tuner is now presenting an even older BMW to…
Adrian Padeanu / September 14, 2023
ALPINA
“Most things just aren’t that great,” my cynical best friend says. I don’t remember what we were talking about. We were sitting at a mediocre diner serving passable food on a day that was, for…
Steven Paul / August 21, 2023
ALPINA
Learning more about the BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe has made me come to appreciate some of the finer points of the vehicle. With a focus on understated appearances, it can be tough to spot…
Steven Paul / August 12, 2023
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The BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe is Underappreciated
by Steven Paul / Date: August 10, 2023
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The folks at AutoTop NL decided to take the new 2024 ALPINA B4 Gran Coupe to its top speed of 316 km/h. In the high-octane world of high-performance luxury vehicles, the 2024 ALPINA B4 Gran Coupe…
Horatiu Boeriu / August 5, 2023
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Members of the media were invited by ALPINA to discover the B5 GT in The Netherlands at the Zandvoort track where the company’s most powerful production car was shown alongside other special 5er models. One…
Adrian Padeanu / August 1, 2023
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Over the past few decades, the ALPINA B7 has consistently held the flagship position in the BMW 7 Series lineup. While BMW never introduced an M7 variant, the B7 stepped in to fill the void,…
Horatiu Boeriu / July 31, 2023
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A bit of rain didn’t stop ALPINA enthusiasts from attending this year’s Drive Day event held in The Netherlands. It took place at the Zandvoort track, and if that rings a bell, the BMW M2…
Adrian Padeanu / July 31, 2023
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In the world of high-performance automobiles, there are a few select manufacturers that have earned a reputation for creating exceptional machines, combining raw power with refined luxury. Among them stands ALPINA, an independent German automotive…
Marc Rutten / July 31, 2023
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BMW didn’t follow up on the limited-run M5 E34 Touring with an equivalent E39 although those who wanted a sports wagon had the perfect substitute from ALPINA. The B10 V8 was launched in March 1997…
Adrian Padeanu / July 28, 2023