ALPINA

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…

“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…

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…

Not terribly long ago, I wrote an article about the underappreciated nature of the M8 Coupe. Today, I’m spending a week with the 2023 BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe. And while that review is still…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Accompanying the release of the new B5 GT are numerous gems taken out of ALPINA’s own collection to complement the company’s most powerful production car ever. We’ve already seen immaculate examples of the B7S Turbo…