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?
BMW 1M Full Specs

BMW 1M Full Specs

For those of you technical aficionados out there, here are the specifications for the new 1M. It shares the track of the M3, front and rear to the millimeter according to M Brand Manager NA,…

BMW 1M: Quick Driving Impressions

BMW 1M: Quick Driving Impressions

This is a preview of our upcoming full test drive of the new 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe. Stay tuned! The new 1M is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde affair. Like the…

A visit at the BMW Museum

Innovation Days – Electrification

Innovation Days – Electrification

Munich, Germany – BMW’s strategy for providing transportation involves what they describe as ‘three powertrain pillars’, internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrids, and electric motors. The trick with plug in hybrids and electric vehicles is to…

Innovation Days – Light Weight Construction

Innovation Days – Light Weight Construction

Munich, Germany – The last stop of the day for the English speaking journalists at BMW’s Innovation Day was Light Weight Construction. Various pairs of parts were arrayed around the room, with a production part…