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We spent six months with a BMW 550e. Here’s why we don’t want to give it back
20 May 2026
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Stands for ‘Bayerische Motoren Werke’, but you knew that already right? Pretty much invented the super-saloon in the shape of the BMW M3, but now has to deal with Audi and Mercedes muscling in its patch. Recent years have seen BMW hiding some impressive engineering behind some increasingly concerning front grilles, with some smart electric offerings too.
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Six things we liked about the old Alpina D3 Biturbo
07 May 2026
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Can anything out-550e the BMW 550e?
27 Apr 2026
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Why did this (old) Alpina diesel get so much attention?
23 Apr 2026
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Hang on, why did anyone buy an E90 320d M Sport?
13 Apr 2026
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Confirmed: BMW’s new iX5 Hydrogen will do 385 miles on a tank
09 Apr 2026
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Just how economical was the old Alpina D3 Biturbo?
09 Apr 2026
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Retro TG Garage: a road trip to Le Mans in the Alpina D3 saloon
19 Mar 2026
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First Look
BMW will build and race its M3 Touring GT3 April Fools’ concept
16 Mar 2026
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What’s the BMW 550e like as a pure EV?
13 Mar 2026
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Retro Top Gear Garage: what's a 2009 Alpina D3 Biturbo like to live with?
11 Mar 2026
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05 Mar 2026
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04 Mar 2026
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Is the BMW 550e the ultimate long road-trip car?
26 Feb 2026
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How the hell do you adjust the BMW 550e’s hybrid settings?
09 Feb 2026
Electric
The BMW i3 is back*, and this time it’s an electric 3 Series-sized saloon
04 Feb 2026
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