Alpina works closely with BMW and their processes are integrated into BMW's production lines, thus Alpina is recognized by the German Ministry of Transport as an automobile manufacturer, in contrast to other performance specialists which are aftermarket tuners.
Alpina teeb tihedalt koostööd BMW-ga ja nende tootmisprotsessid on integreeritud BMW tootmisliinidesse, seega on Saksa transpordiminsteerium tunnustanud Alpinat kui autotootja erinevalt teistest tootjatest, kes on järelturu tuunerid.