Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or ...

Kurt Ernst March 6, 2013 Comment Now! Last week we brought you news that Alpina would debut a new B3 model, based on the latest BMW F30 3-Series, at this week’s Geneva Motor Show. That car has now ...

We already knew Alpina's latest toys are for deep-pocketed enthusiasts. After all, even some older models tend to cost a lot of money, so it is no surprise that the new 2024 B3 GT Sedan, 2024 B3 GT ...

In the inner cycles of BMW enthusiasts one question always arises: Alpina B3, or ‘the standard’ M3? For those who prefer a wagon high-performance BMW, the question used to have an easy answer but with ...

Where do you go when you want a car that looks like a BMW and still is a BMW deep inside, but sports subtle design tweaks, boosted powerplants, and new badges without looking over the top and rather ...

Alpina is one of BMW's most loyal tuners and the latest 3 Series-based B3 models continue to boast with a unique identity and performance figures that irk any M3 owner. The G20-generation B3 Touring ...

Starting with the powertrain, the BMW Alpina B3 is fitted with an improved version of the turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine producing 488 hp (364 kW / 495 PS) and 730 Nm (538 lb-ft) of torque ...

With the Frankfurt Motor Show in full swing, the world is getting some of its first looks at the industry’s latest offerings, one of which is the all-new BMW 3-Series Touring-based Alpina B3. Using ...

In this video, AutoTopNL takes the iconic Alpina B3 S E46 for a top speed run on the German Autobahn. Powered by a 3.4L naturally aspirated inline-6 making 305 HP, this modern classic blends smooth ...

Kurt Ernst February 28, 2013 Comment Now! Alpina has a history of making BMW models go faster, with perhaps a bit more focus on luxury and a bit less emphasis on motorsports than BMW’s M Division.

It took less than a year for German tuner-turned-manufacturer Alpina to release a hotter variant of the seventh-generation BMW 3 Series. The newest B3 made its debut during the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, ...

Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media ...