A swansong for Alpina’s hot 3-series lineup, the B3 GT Touring is a fine and unique alternative to the very best fast estates ...

There’s also an optimised transfer case which means more of the torque heads to the rear wheels. Handy for business-spec skids. The suspension has been refined too and Alpina promises a greater ...

The list of improvements further includes a greater share of torque going to the rear wheels, although Alpina did not mention the default and maximum splits. Up front, a strut brace promises ...

Crucially, it’s also the first time any D5 model has been fitted with BMW’s xDrive four-wheel-drive system. As with all Alpina models, the D5 S benefits from a number of subtle exterior ...