5 Series

ALPINA B5 -- Should you consider it over an M5?

ALPINA B5 — Should you consider it over an M5?

Unfortunately for us ‘Mericans, we don’t get the opportunity to buy the ALPINA B5. Those this question is pointless for us. However, for our friends overseas, the choice is theirs. And it’s a tough one,…

BMW to Offer 8-Speed Gearbox as Standard on More Models This Summer

Top Gear drives the ALPINA B5

Top Gear drives the ALPINA B5

The new BMW M5 is such an incredible, well-rounded car that it’s hard to fault. It has supercar-slaying speed, everyday ride comfort and usability and enough interior technology to keep any technophile happy. As an…

DS to create a BMW 5 Series competitor

If you live outside of Europe, it’s unlikely you know what DS is. In fact, if you live in Europe, you may be unaware of it. DS is the new luxury offshoot of Citroen, designed…

BMW M5 vs ALPINA B5 -- Which Super-5 is best?

BMW M5 vs ALPINA B5 — Which Super-5 is best?

While BMW’s M Division and ALPINA have never really been rivals, comparing M cars and ALPINAs has always been something car journalists have done. Being that there are M and ALPINA versions of most BMW…