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?

Editorial: Brutus – BMW Aero Power

This has been making its way through the enthusiast communities on the intertubes. Brutus, a racer resto-mod, essentially takes what looks like a pre-war two seat open wheel race car and inserts a big aero…

First Look: 2012 BMW 650i Convertible

2011 NAIAS: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2011 NAIAS: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Detroit – Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 2012 C-Class at this year’s North American International Auto Show. A face-lift of the existing C-Class, it carries the bulk of the body panels over to the new model year’s…

2012 BMW 1 Series Life Cycle Impulse Changes

2012 BMW 1 Series Life Cycle Impulse Changes

BMW has announced a series of minor running changes to the 1 Series Coupes and Convertibles sold in the North American market. This should be the last freshening of the model before the E82/E88 models…

Ruminations On the 1 Series M

Here is a collection of thoughts on the 1 Series M: The engine power figures will be disappointing to a large number of enthusiasts. The chassis is the weak link in the 135i, especially at higher speeds….