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?

Technical Analysis: F30 3 Series Sedan

BMW believes we’re getting bigger – or at least it seems that way because their cars keep getting bigger. The new F30 3er sedan is dimensionally longer, has a wider track (front & rear) and…

Editorial: Thoughts On the New BMW 3 Series

The F30 3 Series sedan represents the sixth generation of the 3er. BMW followed the captivating 2002 with the 3 series, and while the 2002 brought the buzz to the brand, the 3 series brought…

Thoughts on the Passing of Steve Jobs

IAA 2011: Day 2 Recap

BMWBLOG continues the coverage from the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show and at the end of a long day, we have a quick report from one of the largest car shows in the world. Bosch had…

IAA 2011: Day 1 Recap

IAA 2011: Day 1 Recap

BMWBLOG team walked the floor today at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show and at the end of a long, yet exciting day, we have  a quick report from one of the largest car shows in…

IAA 2011: The New 2012 BMW 1 Series

BMW has covered the new F20 1 series fairly extensively. But BMW is taking the opportunity of the Frankfurt show to put it in front of the public. And the 1ers immediately available are definitely…