Recaro and BBS are kaput. Alpina becomes a “trim”.

[Zephyr]

Double Trouble: Recaro and BBS File for Bankruptcy - Hagerty Media

Two beloved automotive suppliers—Recaro and BBS, both based in Germany—have filed for bankruptcy this week.

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ALPINA News: ALPINA Automobiles

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The pink flamingos are winning.

 

[AleNod]

Sad news . . . Well, if it ends up protecting the brand so it can continue I suppose it's worthwhile, but it's sad that its come to this for such respected names . . .

 

[the Nefyn cat]

I remember the days when "Ghia" meant something, and then it turned into a bit of formica stuck in a Ford.

 

[Pond]

The Alpina trim level was bound to happen as soon as BM bought them. Sad days, as Alpinas were VERY special cars, albeit very expensive. I had an E92 B3 biturbo for a while. What a car!