chris bangle

What's the Best Looking Bangle-Era BMW?

What’s the Best Looking Bangle-Era BMW?

BMW’s Bangle era is probably its most famous—or infamous—era of design. While most BMW enthusiasts have softened on their Bangle stances, his time as BMW’s design boss is a controversial one. Admittedly, as design boss…

Will the New 4 Series Design Ever Gain New Appreciation Like Bangle Cars Did?

Chris Bangle's newest car is...different

Chris Bangle’s newest car is…different

When the E60-generation BMW 5 Series first debuted, it gained the infamous “Bangle Butt” title for its design. Named after its designer, Chris Bangle, the butt on an E60 5 Series is basically just a…

Chris Bangle finds modern car design to be boring

Chris Bangle finds modern car design to be boring

If you’re well-versed in BMW’s history, the name “Chris Bangle” is certainly one you’re aware of. For better or worse, Bangle is well known by almost all BMW fans. He’s the man most famously responsible…