In a media event set against the scenic backdrop of Mallorca, luxury automaker ALPINA has introduced the latest evolution of its popular SUV: the BMW ALPINA XB7 MANUFAKTUR. This new 2025 model brings a bespoke…
The E36 is the best, and one of the coolest iterations is – unsurprisingly – a model that never officially made its way across the open sea. With only 221 units in existence, the ALPINA…
ALPINA took the wraps off the B5 GT in early 2023 as a swan song to the 5 Series G30. With 625 horsepower on tap, it’s the brand’s most potent model ever. New images show…
BMW enthusiasts are wondering what the future has in store for ALPINA now that the niche brand is officially part of the family. The preexisting deal between the two companies ends on December 31, 2025,…
According to sources, the Buchloe-based automaker ALPINA has no plans to launch a new version of the popular B5 Sedan or B5 Touring. Of course, that extends to the diesel versions D5. It’s unclear why…
The ALPINA family and its dedicated team of employees are deeply saddened by the passing of Burkard Bovensiepen, the visionary behind BMW ALPINA cars, says a press release issued today. On October 12th, 2023, Burkard…
The man whose life was entirely dedicated to ALPINA has passed away. Burkard Bovensiepen, the founder of ALPINA, was 87. He remains one of the most renowned and influential figures within the BMW community. Bovensiepen…
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,…
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…
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