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He started off designing record covers … today it’s cars. That’s Kai Langer’s versatile career in a nutshell. He has been Head of BMW i Design since July 2019 and is shaping the BMW of the future. In this episode, he tells Nicki about the features that make a BMW i so special, what sustainability without sacrifice really means and why the perfect design of an electric car starts with its sound. Hear it for yourself and get inspired.



2:45 A day at the office for a BMW designer

9:30 The fascination of car design

15:30 The i3 and its easiness

20:00 “Project i”

26:00 Design elements of the BMW i models

29:19 Sustainability without sacrifice

32:10 The sound an electric car makes

36:50 Design of the i4

42:30 The kidney grille

49:00 Heartbeats and tail lights



And if you want to learn more about BMW i design elements, go to BMW.com



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It's Spa day for our podcast team. But don't worry, we're not doing a relaxing episode with ambient music — quite the opposite. Instead, we (virtually) travel to Spa, Monza, and many other places around the world, to discuss the most famous, distinctive, and sometimes difficult racetrack corners. The pre-selection was tough, but we managed to agree on five curves. Click play to find out what went into the selection, and which corners didn't make the cut!


3:43 Carousel on the Nürburgring Nordschleife

6:04 Piscine at the Monaco Grand Prix circuit

8:45 Corkscrew at Laguna Seca Raceway

10:53 Parabolica at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza

12:21 Eau Rouge at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps


And if you want to read more about how to take corners using the racing line, go to BMW.com:

https://www.bmw.com/en/performance/how-to-find-the-racing-line.html

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It's time to get up to speed - acceleration, that is. If you've always wondered what makes a car go fast when sprinting from a standstill to 60mph or 100 km/h, we'll make you an expert — and help you better understand which factors play a role. Aerodynamics, weight, tires, electric or combustion engine... these are just some of the things Nicki and Jonathan will discuss in this episode. And you'll also find out why electric cars could be a real game changer when it comes to 0-100 times!




1:25 The history of the 60 mph/100 kph number

4:45 The factors making a car accelerate quickly

8:41 Electric vs combustion

13:29 Achieving a perfect 0-60 time in your BMW




And if you want to read more about acceleration, go to BMW.com: 

https://www.bmw.com/en/performance/all-about-acceleration.html 




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We're no experts at baking cookies, but we know what's what when it comes to baking carbon. That's why, in this episode of Changing Lanes, we explain everything there is to know about the "black gold of high-tech materials" - or at least everything we can pack into one episode. What is CFRP, how is it made, why is it so important for cars and where is it used in BMW cars are just some of the topics we discuss. So press play and enjoy this tech talk with Nicki and Jonathan.




2:26 What is carbon fiber?

3:23 Why it’s important in car-making

5:30 How carbon fiber is made

6:08 The properties of carbon fiber




And if you want to read more about carbon fiber, go to BMW.com: 

https://www.bmw.com/en/performance/carbon-fiber-in-a-car.html 




“Changing Lanes” is the official podcast of BMW. Subscribe for new episodes each week, in which our hosts take you on an exciting journey and talk about innovative technologies, lifestyle, design and more.

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Squealing tires, drifts, a 180-degree turn at full speed, an explosion, a flipping SUV, and... CUT! Marvel Studios’ Black Widow stars Scarlett Johansson and features a variety of thrilling stunts, many involving vehicles like the BMW X3. In this episode of Changing Lanes, the official podcast of BMW, we will be taking a peek behind the scenes of the film, which features both the BMW X3 and the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé. Grab some popcorn and get excited for an episode full of action-packed storytelling. Afterwards be sure to experience Marvel Studios’ Black Widow when it hits cinemas or on Disney+ with Premier Access. Additional fee required.

 

03:15 Stunt cars in movies

08:25 manufacturer’s driver safety devices

13:10 driving scene in Budapest

16:00 stunt cars after a movie

  

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And if you want to read more about Marvel Studios’ Black Widow and its stunts, go to BMW.com: https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-life/black-widow-stunt-bmw-in-marvel-movie.html 

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If your heart beats faster as soon as you hear the words “Hofmeister kink”, and you think of cars when you hear “kidneys”, this is the episode for you. In an exclusive interview with designer Christopher Weil, Head of Exterior Design at BMW, you'll learn even more about typical BMW design elements and how they are used in the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. Together with Christopher our host Jonathan takes a closer look at the classic design elements of BMW and talks about their evolution.




02:30 How Christopher became a car designer

03:57 The most challenging things about designing cars

05:15 Coming up with new ideas

10:55 Most exciting cars to design

12:22 Favorite BMW of all time

13:07 Classic design elements at BMW

15:00 Exterior design vs interior design

16:00 Evolution of iconic design elements

17:39 Favorite BMW design element

18:30 Kidney grille: history and favorite

20:25 The hofmeister kink

22:20 The classic design elements in the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé

24:30 Making the distinction between combustion and electric

25:52 Evolution vs revolution

29:31 Elements that are hard and easy to design

32:15 Design ideas by fans

34:08 The right tools to design




And if you want to read more about the classic BMW design elements, go to BMW.com: 

https://www.bmw.com/en/design/car-design-the-keys-to-bmw-design.html 




“Changing Lanes” is the official podcast of BMW. Subscribe for new episodes each week, in which our hosts take you on an exciting journey and talk about innovative technologies, lifestyle, design and more.

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