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?
Hyundai aims at the high-performance cars market

Hyundai aims at the high-performance cars market

Saturday breakfast is with the usual suspects, car guys in KC – flying under the banner of Age & Treachery Racing, LTD. It offers more than occasional opportunities to ogle some pretty interesting machinery; the…

Electric only motors for BMW?

We believe that BMW will likely phase out internal combustion engines over the next 10 years,” Baron wrote.”

Reasons Why To Buy The BMW i3 with Range Extender

Thoughts on the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

Thoughts on the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

The Appeal of the Roundel About ten years ago a co-worker wandered into my office at the phone company to interrupt my goofing off and talk about cars. Specifically she wanted to talk about replacing…

How To Build the MINI Superleggera Concept

How To Build the MINI Superleggera Concept

In light of an Automotive News Europe interview with Peter Schwarzenbauer, MINI’s chief, I’ve decided to promote myself from non-influential scribbler to Manager of Product Development – BMW. This will allow me to insert myself…