The BMW Podcast | Changing Lanes

As with so many discoveries, it all started with a trip: a backpacking trip—through India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Since then, photographer Steve McCurry has been portraying and documenting life on our planet. His art is both fascinating and touching. The most diverse countries of this world have already passed in front of his lens. He has received countless prizes and awards for his work in recent years, but all beginnings are a struggle. He talks to Jonathan about long nights in the darkroom, the magic of finding the right subject, the highlights of his job and a special trip with BMW through Scotland. Look forward to a conversation with perhaps the most important visual storyteller of our time. Come and see for yourself! 01:50 Motivation and passion 03:00 Scottish blood 04:15 Minimalist travel 06:50 The tools of a professional photographer’s trade 07:25 Alternative energy sources for the world 08:50 The automobile as a subject 10:00 The magic of photographing humans and landscapes 12:45 Adventures and regrets in early years 13:45 Advice for young photographers 15:20 The relationship with nature 18:10 Travel high points 20:10 The beauty of nature 21:30 What is Mother Nature trying to tell us? And if you want to read more about Steve McCurry, his mission and his passion, go to https://www.bmw.com/de/events/iaa2021/bmw-i-vision-circular-domagoj-dukec-erster-blick.html (BMW.com). “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.

We have a brief history lesson for you today, but don’t worry: We won't be giving you any grades or homework. Find out how BMW is breaking new ground with the Neue Klasse and how close the past and the future can be to one another. This episode is sure to make any true BMW fan nostalgic. The BMW Neue Klasse was a turning point, a risk and, above all, a success story. So, books out, and off you go! 01:05 Dawn of a new era for BMW 03:15 The BMW Neue Klasse: a success story 06:15 The working title “Neue Klasse” 09:30 Was it worth the risk? 15:00 The different models 16:40 The kidney grille 17:50 The Hofmeister kink 19:00 The four-cylinder engine 20:20 The design: the renaissance of the sporty midsize vehicle 23:15 Winds of change And if you want to read more about the history and special features of the BMW Neue Klasse, go to https://www.bmw.com/de/events/iaa2021/bmw-i-vision-circular-domagoj-dukec-erster-blick.html (BMW.com). “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.

Welcome to the future! In this episode, we're taking you on a time-traveling journey to the year 2040. What you will see and hear is going to be big, we promise. We are looking into the future. And what do we see there? The BMW i Vision Circular. Nicki and Jonathan introduce you to the BMW of the future and can’t stop raving about it. They tell you everything there is to know about the concept vehicle, a remarkable combination of luxury and sustainability designed in keeping with the principles of circular economy: RE:THINK, RE:DUCE, RE:USE, RE:CYCLE. Are you ready for a journey into the future? Then buckle up and press Play. Full speed ahead! 04:15 What makes the BMW i Vision Circular so special? 07:10 The 4 principles of circular design: RE:THINK, RE:DUCE, RE:USE, RE:CYCLE 14:40 The unmistakable sound of the BMW i Vision Circular 16:40 The front section 19:30 A new silhouette for BMW 21:30 Refined surfaces instead of paint 23:55 Innovative details around the wheels 25:15 Visibly sustainable luxury: the interior design 28:20 Newly staged instrument panel 31:40 Special features And if you want to read more, go to https://www.bmw.com/de/events/iaa2021/bmw-i-vision-circular-domagoj-dukec-erster-blick.html (BMW.com). “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.

Life writes the best stories, as the saying goes. Sometimes they are nerve-wracking experiences, other times deeply moving moments – but no matter what, they all make our everyday lives more interesting. First and foremost, however, they are good anecdotes that we like to share with others. In this episode, we have no less than seven great stories of this kind. Today, Nicki and Jonathan tell you the funniest and most emotional stories about things that have happened to BMW drivers in various parts of the world. Spoiler alert: all these stories end well, because BMW drivers everywhere in the world can count on BMW Service – #whateverhappens. Are you ready for bizarre discoveries, funny anecdotes, and lots of animal content? Then have a listen. 06:20 A motorized piggy bank 08:40 Veni, vino, vici 12:50 Can we throw it away? No, it’s art! 16:30 An adrenaline rush on four legs 19:40 Lifesaver 22:30 A warm night’s rest 25:40 Beautiful horizon And if you want to read more funny stories, go to BMW.com. “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.

We are delighted to be your personal tour guides today as we take a trip to Munich. True automobile fans will know at once why we are in the Bavarian capital. Just a little hint: It’s not for the pretzels and lederhosen. It’s for the cars. Lots and lots of cars! Nicki and Jonathan will guide you through this year’s International Mobility Show and talk about what BMW has to offer there. The circular economy, sustainability and urban mobility are the main topics at this year's IAA Mobility. Those who won’t get the chance to visit all the Spaces and Hubs, don’t worry: BMW has a virtual service to offer you. It is called “JOYTOPIA” and it really is something special! And if you’re lucky, you’ll even get to meet our hosts there. No ticket needed — and you don’t even have to be on site! Tune in and experience IAA Mobility 2021 from the luxury of your sofa. 02:25 What is the IAA all about? 04:10 First time in Munich 06:45 What BMW has to offer 09:30 RE: BMW Circular Lab 12:00 BMW Hub 14:55 BMW Startup Garage 16:45 JOYTOPIA — BMW’s virtual experience And if you want to know more about the IAA Mobility 2021, go to BMW.com. “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.

Swim, surf or kite along as we join professional kitesurfer Roderick Pijls on a journey of discovery through his career and over our seas. Because one thing’s for sure: You’ll find this man in the water more often than out of it. Kitesurfing is so much more to Roderick than his job and hobby, though. He wants to use his sport to draw attention to nature's beauty and vulnerability. He puts himself in unbelievable situations to do this, kiting over poisonous lakes or inside a volcano. Jonathan Tilley talks to Roderick about his special relationship with the sea, his sustainability mission, and the similarities between kitesurfing and driving an electric vehicle. Treat yourself to a fresh sea breeze with this episode. 02:20 Roderick Pijls in three words 05:50 Why kitesurfing? 12:00 Kitesurfing over toxic Lake Natron 17:20 Embrace the unknown 19:15 Fear of change 21:00 The relationship with the sea 23:10 The signs of climate change 24:00 What does making conscious choices really mean? 29:30 Our planet in the future 34:00 How does green travel work with so many board bags? 35:30 Parallels between electric driving and kiting And if you want to read more about Roderick Pijls and his mission, go to BMW.com. https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-life/kitesurfer-roderick-pijls-interview-sustainability.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.

In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at sensors, your car’s sensory organs. Nowadays, it’s hard to imagine parking without the helpful beeps and bells of the parking distance control or reversing without assistants to guide us. Fortunately, though, we don’t have to. Radar, ultrasound, cameras and, in future, lidar will make our lives on the road easier and safer than ever. They are our second pair of eyes and ears on all our car trips—whether long or short. Click “Play” to learn all about sensors: your invisible helpers under the hood. 04:15 Ultrasonic 05:55 Cameras 11:27 Automotive radar 15:33 Lidar And if you want to learn more about automotive sensors, go to BMW.com. https://www.bmw.com/en/innovation/automotive-sensors.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.

The history of the BMW X models began more than 20 years ago and the story continues to this day. We celebrate that in this episode with a journey through the illustrious history of the BMW X family. Nicki and Jonathan showcase each BMW X model, from 1999 right through to the present. What is so special about this model series? Discover that and so much more in this episode. Buckle up for some X-treme time travel! 01:44 The beginnings: the BMW X5 04:05 Special features of the BMW X3 06:08 Sporty elegance meets imposing presence: the BMW X6 10:10 The compact: the BMW X1 12:08 The sporty: the BMW X4 14:28 The X1’s youthful offspring: the BMW X2 15:40 The luxurious SAV: the BMW X7 18:58 The first fully electric SAV: the BMW iX3 21:44 A whole new era: the BMW iX 25:10 The Black Vermilion Edition for the X5 and X6 28:20 The X7 Frozen Black Edition And if you want to read more about the features of the BMW X models, go to BMW.com. https://www.bmw.com/de/design/bmw-edition-black-vermilion.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.

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 “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.

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 “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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.