The station wagon is not dead, it just lives in other countries. Our appetite for SUVs and crossovers means that the USA will miss out on these five exciting and fun to drive long roof cars.
BMW made almost 18,000 E30 M3s before production ended. In contrast, famed tuner Alpina only made 35 C1 2.3/1s based on the E30 323i. And while it's not as fast as the contemporary M3, the C1 2.3/1 is special in its own right.
This week on Cars & Bids comes a chance to own a US-legalized version of the luxurious European alternative to the E60 BMW M5: a 2005 E60 BMW Alpina B5.
If you're looking at six-figure luxury SUVs, the 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 and 2021 BMW Alpina XB7 are two excellent choices. But YouTube team The Straight Pipes wanted to find out which is the better choice.
For those who want a 7 Series with a bit more style, BMW has the 8 Series. But there’s substance behind the luxury GT. Especially because, while the 7 Series’ performance peaks with an M Sport trim, BMW makes an actual M8. However, although there’s no true M7, Alpina makes the next best thing. And …
Though it’s not around anymore, the 6 Series models were some of BMW’s best modern grand tourers. But for some, BMW’s cars aren’t luxurious enough—which is where Alpina’s high-dollar builds come in. And one of those Alpina-touched-up cars is this week’s Cars and Bids bargain: a 2015 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe. The F06-gen …
M cars like the M5 may cement BMW’s performance potential, but they can be a bit extreme for some. That’s where Alpina’s grand-touring-focused offerings come in. And while its latest models, like the XB7, have price tags that back up their luxuries, used ones are decidedly less dear. This week’s Bring a Trailer bargain is …
While the M badge proclaims a hardcore high-performance BMW, the Alpina logo signifies a high-speed luxury GT. And for 2021, it appears on the German brand’s range-topping SUV, the BMW Alpina XB7. But if you want to storm down roads in comfort, there’s also the equally-expensive 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63. So, which of these premium …
The beginning of the year can be exciting for many reasons. Car enthusiasts often look forward to the new models that come with a new year. And so far, 2021 has given drivers and customers plenty to be happy about. U.S. News rounded up the best new cars coming this year and beyond. The 2021 …
Do you want the 2021 BMW Alpina XB7? Well, our apologies. This BMW model is completely sold out. However, maybe you can get a used model one day. Just not anytime soon, because production for preorders hasn’t started yet. The 2021 BMW Alpina XB7 is sold out To be fair, it’s pretty challenging to get …
Although it can make some truly luxurious vehicles, BMW hasn’t always lived up to its reputation. Even the high-performance BMW M cars have sometimes given up something to the competition. And, although that M badge adds speed, that sometimes comes at the cost of daily comfort. Fortunately, just like there are storied Porsche tuners, there …