Story no.92InternationalOngoing·Launches and reviews·Notable· Several countries (3)·30 Oct → 8 Nov·6 facts · 31 art.

BMW is continuing the facelift of the 7 Series and the development of its future Alpina range, amid design reactions, prototypes and high-speed tests. The manufacturer has unveiled a teaser for its next flagship Alpina model, while Alpina B7 prototypes have been spotted at the Nürburgring with a V8 and a first production BMW Alpina model has been tested at over 300 km/h at Nardò. In Germany, the design of the facelifted 7 Series, particularly its two-tone paint, is drawing reactions on social media. In South Korea, BMW is marketing the new 7 Series with an electric version announced at 508 km of range, and the local press has tested the 740 xDrive. Coverage of the story is particularly strong in South Korea and the United States, with additional relay in Italy, the Netherlands and France.