5 Series

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?

Video: BMW M550i vs BMW M550d Acceleration Test

Video: BMW M550i vs BMW M550d Acceleration Test

BMW’s M Performance division is helping the brand set new sales records. BMW conveniently includes the M Performance model in the same category as real M cars and therefore the sales recorded by the M…

Jeremy Clarkson drives the ALPINA B5 Touring

Jeremy Clarkson drives the ALPINA B5 Touring

Ever since my jaunt in an ALPINA B7 a few months ago, I’ve been under its spell. It was and is the most enjoyable four-door vehicle I’ve ever had the pleasure of driving. There’s only…

Should BMW bring the ALPINA B5 Biturbo to the US?

Should BMW bring the ALPINA B5 Biturbo to the US?

I’ve long said that my favorite car that I’ve ever driven was the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. I know, it’s sacrilege for a BMW to fan to claim a Mercedes-Benz product as their favorite car. However,…

Top Gear drives the ALPINA D5 S

Top Gear drives the ALPINA D5 S

As far as an everyday executive sedan, the BMW 5 Series is almost perfect. It’s comfortable, luxurious, quiet and can even be fun on a twisty road, if spec’d properly. The only real issue with…