Hugo Becker

Hugo Becker is our resident curmudgeon and technology maven. Having had a driver’s license for over 40 years, he also has seat time in a large number of cars, from the silly to sublime. He brings a Sputnik era emphasis on science and technology to BMWBLOG, along with a passion for automotive history. Did we mention he’s old and crotchety?
What the Vision Future Luxury Concept Tells Us

What the Vision Future Luxury Concept Tells Us

BMW displayed a range topping luxury sedan concept at the recent Beijing auto show. China’s increasing demand for cars – they are now the world’s largest car market – includes a healthy demand for large…

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 – REVIEW

The New Family of BMW Engines

The New Family of BMW Engines

Miramas, France – BMW showed off the tangible results of the new 500cc combustion chamber engine family announced during Innovation Day 2012. Now in production the first of the new engines are to be found…

BMWBLOG Test Drive: BMW X5 eDrive Hybrid

BMWBLOG Test Drive: BMW X5 eDrive Hybrid

BMWBLOG goes to Miramas, France to test drive the BMW X5 eDrive Hybrid. After having driven the BMW i3, I wondered if it wouldn’t be a difficult sell in the Midwest of the United States….