Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

BMWBLOG interviews

NYIAS 2012: Valencia Orange X1 Twists 1M owner’s Faces
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In Auto Shows, on April 5th, 2012

Just when you thought your owned an exclusive color 1M, BMW spreads the Valencia Orange paint to the X1 series production vehicle. See you in the parking lot with whatever weapons you can muster. Despite the colour copyright infringement, Valencia … Continue reading
NYIAS 2012: BMWBLOG Interviews Juergen Urban – Product Manager X1
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In Auto Shows, on April 5th, 2012

BMWBLOG took a seat in the new BMW X1 – with Juergen Urban in the passenger seat. Our conversation centered around the X1′s recent arrival in the US. We also spoke of the X1′s overall vehicle concept, target market, and … Continue reading
NYIAS 2012: BMWBLOG Interviews Thomas Schemera – Marketing Director BMW M
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In Auto Shows, on April 5th, 2012

It must not be a very tough job to market M cars. They excite anyone with a pulse within a 300 foot radius. Just the letter M is enough to get most car enthusiasts excited. Still, Thomas Schemera, Marketing Director … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Interviews Philippe Letourneau – Chief Canadian Driving Instructor
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In Interesting, MINI, on March 11th, 2012

Philippe Letourneau is unassuming when he walks in the room, but he brings massive talent and racing experience with him, everywhere he goes. At first, you may wonder: what qualifies this man to bear the name, “Chief?” After a few … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Exclusive: Interview of Holger Jeebe – Drivetrain Strategy
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In Interesting, on February 23rd, 2012

BMWBLOG had the opportunity to interview Holger Jeebe of BMW’s Antriebstrategie (Strategical Aspects, Drive Train) at the Frankfurt Motor Show. After introductions we jumped right into it. BMWBLOG – The 8 speed automatic transmission has found its way from the … Continue reading
Exclusive Interview with Dr. Klaus Draeger, BMW Board Member and Head of R&D
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on February 6th, 2012

Detroit Auto Show gave BMWBLOG the unique and exclusive opportunity to interview Dr. Klaus Draeger, BMW AG board member and Chief of Research & Development. We sat down with Herr Draeger to discuss about the future of BMW i, carbon-fiber, … Continue reading
Exclusive Interview: Karim Habib, BMW Head of Exterior Design
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on January 30th, 2012

At the recent Detroit Auto Show, BMWBLOG had the opportunity to interview Karim Habib, BMW’s Head of Exterior Designer. The 40-year old designer has been known as the creator of the new BMW 7 Series and CS Concept exterior design. … Continue reading
Exclusive Video Interview: Adrian Van Hooydonk on BMW design philosphy
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In Featured Posts, Videos, on January 18th, 2012

At the recent Detroit Auto Show, BMWBLOG’s Managing Editor Shawn Molnar sat down for an interview with Adrian Van Hooydonk, Director of design at BMW Group. Van Hooydonk is a well known designer, not only in the BMW and automotive … Continue reading
BMWBLOG Interview with Dr. Friedrich Nitschke – President, BMW M GmbH
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In Interesting, on September 29th, 2011

Frankfurt am Main, Germany – BMWBLOG had the opportunity to interview Dr. Friedrich Nitschke the new President of BMW M GmbH, arguably one of the neatest jobs to be had in the car world. The interview was conducted in the … Continue reading