In this episode, we sit down with Andreas Bovensiepen, CEO of Alpina, to explore the brand’s unique philosophy and enduring legacy. Founded by his father in the 1960s, Alpina has built a reputation for creating refined, high-performance BMWs that blend speed, luxury, and craftsmanship unlike anything else on the road. Andreas shares stories about growing up in the family business, what defines the “Alpina way,” and how the company continues to thrive while staying true to its roots.

If you’ve ever wondered why Alpina builds cars differently from BMW M, their future now that BMW AG has acquired the brand — and why enthusiasts around the world consider them works of art — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro: Andreas Bovensiepen 

1:27 Why Electrification Was Too Risky for Alpina 

3:56 What Did BMW Actually Buy From Alpina? 

7:04 Alpina's SECRET Engineering for BMW, Mini & Rolls-Royce

8:13 Alpina's Origin: From Typewriters to Tuning 

11:29 The Early Partnership That Made Alpina Successful 

14:23 The Strategic Shift: From M Competitor to Luxury Brand 

20:48 The Story Behind Alpina Blue & Green 

22:52 The Niki Lauda Story: How Alpina Helped Him Dodge the Army 

28:02 Inside the BMW Z8 Project 

39:10 A Champion's Story: Andreas Bovensiepen's Racing Career 

42:58 Winning the Nürburgring 24H... In a DIESEL?! 

45:57 Race Cars, Airplanes & Wine: The Alpina Lifestyle 

52:27 How to Manage Multiple Successful Businesses 

56:43 The Future of Alpina Classic Parts & Service 

1:06:52 The NEXT Chapter: The Bovensiepen-Zagato M4 

1:12:21 Back to Their Roots: The Future is Limited Editions 

1:15:40 Andreas Bovensiepen's 3 Keys to Success 

1:16:43 A Special Gift

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