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BMW Relaunches Alpina as Standalone Brand With Retro-Inspired Wordmark

BMW signals a brand-first phase that emphasizes identity building before any model reveals.

Overview

  • BMW Alpina formally becomes a standalone marque within BMW Group effective January 1, 2026, following the expiry of the cooperation agreement on December 31, 2025.
  • Former Polestar design chief Max Missoni has been appointed to lead BMW Alpina’s design direction.
  • BMW positions the brand around a unique balance of maximum performance and superior ride comfort, setting clear separation from BMW M.
  • A new wordmark, inspired by an asymmetrical design from the 1970s, anchors the relaunch and underscores the brand’s heritage.
  • No product plans or timelines have been announced yet, though industry reports suggest future BMW-based Alpina variants that remain unconfirmed.