# BMW Alpina Is Going Electric, But Gas Engines Are Staying

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Podcast: [Autoblog News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoblog-news-1708029)
Published: 2026-05-21T21:15:00+00:00
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The family that owned Alpina for decades sold the brand to BMWback in 2022. The Bovensiepen family cited tightening emissions regulations and heightened competition from EVs for turning in the towel. The legacy they leave behind will be continued by the very brand they supported and tuned for ...

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