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BMW’s Alpina brand will aim at Bentley, sitting between M models and Rolls-Royce

New BMW Alpina cars will include premium versions of the 7 Series and X7 SUV, with all-electric models, too

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Alpine's Beloved Sports Car Is One Step Closer To America

Alpina’s arrival in the US is imminent. The French automaker previously planned to bring a slew of SUVs Stateside by 2028, but with the recent EV downturn, new reports indicate that the A110 sports car may be scheduled to come Stateside first.

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BMW Sends The Alpina XB7 Off In Style

Production for the BMW Alpina XB7 is about to end. To celebrate, the automaker is producing a special Manufaktur edition for the United States and Canada.

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BMW’s new Alpina logo oozes luxury

It’s a perfect blend of heritage and modern design.

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New Boss, New Badge: BMW Gives Alpina A Familiar Makeover

BMW acquired the rights to the Alpina brand in 2022, but the pre-existing agreement between the two companies remained in place until December 31, 2025. Now that Munich is calling the shots, it plans to position Alpina as a Maybach rival, bridging the gap between the core BMW brand and…

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BMW Dealers Want Something Bigger Than The X7

BMW dealers want something bigger than the X7 that could compete with other full-size SUVs. It's unclear if BMW will launch such a product for the American market to satisfy its dealers.

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New BMW Alpina logo is a sleek nod to the past

The two brands are finally joining forces, but is their logo any good?

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Alpina Is Now BMW Alpina. Here's What That Means

As of January 1, 2026, Alpina is officially part of the BMW Group. With the acquisition announced back in 2022 now complete, BMW has given its newly absorbed luxury marque a unique name: BMW Alpina.

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'The fastest UCI-compliant wheelset available' - Scribe releases new wheels with wavy aero spokes

Scribe's new 65mm deep wheelset will weigh in at a claimed 1,289 grams per pair, and feature unusual 'wave' aero carbon spoke design

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BMW Once Considered Selling Range Rovers Directly—Yes, Really

It’s hard to imagine a time when BMW’s portfolio wasn’t chock-full of SUVs. The current lineup starts with the X1 and tops out with the X7, alongside the unconventionally styled iX and XM models. Elsewhere in the BMW Group family, there's the Mini Aceman and Countryman, the Alpina XB7, and…

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Alpina's Logo Just Got Slightly Less Cool

BMW inked a deal to take over Alpina in 2022. The German automaker is beginning to exert that control, recently trademarking a new, flatter, and less exciting logo for the tuning brand.

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Zagato Made a Prettier BMW M4

We typically associate modern shooting brakes with Zagato’s stunning cars. However, the Speedtop unveiled this past weekend at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este was an all-BMW effort based on the M8. The legendary Italian coachbuilder also attended the annual event held on the shores of Lake Como to introduce a…

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Alpina unveils its first ever all-titanium watch

The new Alpina Alpiner Extreme is an all-titanium model, for a lightweight experience.

The B8 GT Is Alpina's Most Powerful Car Ever

Alpina joined the BMW Group in early 2022 and is working on a completely new lineup scheduled for the second half of the decade. The preexisting agreement between the two brands will expire at the end of this year, so there's still time for one more special car from the…

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10 Cars You Can Legally Import to the US In 2025

The passing of a new year means many things. For car enthusiasts, that means a new slate of vehicles to import. The US has a ban on importing cars younger than 25 years old that weren't originally sold here. There are a handful of notable exceptions eligible under the "Show…

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Alpina Boosts the BMW 3 Series and 4 Series to 529 HP

That includes a long-roof B3 wagon.

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This Alpina B3 Touring Is the Most Compelling BMW on Sale Right Now

Looking spectacular in Alpina's signature blue with gold pinstriping, this BMW E36-based wagon is the stuff dreams are made of.

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Owning, driving, and racing old cars is the quickest path to automotive self-actualization.

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This Alpina B3 Cost $162,000 And Is Already Sold Out

It packs 488 horsepower and hits 190 mph.

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Alpina Founder Burkard Bovensiepen Passes Away At Age 87

He died on October 12 after a long illness.

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Alpina B7 To Return With BMW 7 Series Facelift: Report

The super-sedan was discontinued about a year ago.

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Classic BMW 2002 Tii Alpina Tuned To 200 HP By Manhart

The sports car also receives upgraded exhaust and brakes.

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See 2008 Alpina B7 Return To The Factory After $43K Restoration

The car impresses Alpine's CEO, Andreas Bovensipen, who's happy to see it restored.

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BMW M340d Touring Doesn't Deliver As Expected In The Moose Test

We are not saying it isn't good but we were hoping for more.

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77-Year-Old Tourist In Alpina B3 Touring Stuck After Blindingly Trusting GPS

You can't park there mate.

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