There is a common misconception that BMW bought the entire Alpina company in 2022. In reality, it only acquired the brand name. The family-run firm in Buchloe was subsequently rebranded as Bovensiepen and continues to support the vehicles it built through the end of 2025. At the same time, the family behind Alpina’s 60-year legacy has moved ahead with developing new cars of its own.
Last year, Bovensiepen teamed up with renowned Italian coachbuilder Zagato to transform the M4 Convertible into a carbon-fiber-bodied coupe, marking its first project in the post-BMW era. Now, Andreas and Florian Bovensiepen, sons of the late Alpina founder Burkard Bovensiepen, have joined forces with Frank Stephenson to give the M5 Touring a subtler appearance.
