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Not every journey starts with a destination. This podcast is for those seeking an exciting ride to discover new horizons. This is “Changing Lanes,” the official podcast from BMW. Each new season provides a unique experience with innovative audio formats, trendsetting topics, and insightful guests. Tune in to discover more of the BMW universe, sustainable lifestyles, the newest luxury visions, and the most eco-friendly cars. Subscribe to the BMW podcast series to dive deeper into the world of BMW while experiencing a new audio storytelling style every season.
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Aug 18, 2021 • 21min
#064 All you need to know about automotive sensors | BMW Podcast
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.

Aug 11, 2021 • 31min
#063 Special features of a BMW X | BMW Podcast
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.

Jul 28, 2021 • 56min
#062 How to make a BMW i recognisable | BMW Podcast
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.

Jul 14, 2021 • 17min
#061 Famous racing corners around the world | BMW Podcast
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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Jul 7, 2021 • 20min
#060 What makes a car fast? All about acceleration | BMW Podcast
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
“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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Jul 1, 2021 • 11min
#059 All there is to know about carbon fiber | BMW Podcast
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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Jun 25, 2021 • 18min
#058 The BMW X3 as a stunt car in Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” | BMW Podcast
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
“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.
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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Jun 10, 2021 • 39min
#057 BMW design elements explained – by a BMW designer | BMW Podcast
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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Jun 1, 2021 • 32min
#056 Steering wheels & more: BMW interior milestones | BMW Podcast
It is literally the overlooked part of a car. Yes, we’re talking about steering wheels and how far they’ve come in the past 100 something years at BMW. Even though they are one of the most important contact points with your car, they still don’t get the attention that they deserve – and the same goes for all the other technologies that help control your car, like iDrive, voice control and so much more.
So get yourself into the right seating position for this episode and get ready for a journey through history with Nicki and Jonathan!
4:40 The beginnings: the BMW 3/15
6:35 The BMW Turbo in 1972
9:24 Buttons on the steering wheel with the 7 Series (E38)
13:13 Voice control with the 7 Series (E65)
16:19 Introduction of iDrive
19:49 Head up displays (HUD) appear in the 5 Series (E60)
22:12 Live Cockpit, BMW Operating System 7 and Intelligent Personal Assistant
26:20 The next step in the BMW iX
And if you want to read more about the innovations that help you control your BMW, go to BMW.com:
https://www.bmw.com/en/innovation/read-the-history-behind-the-all-new-bmw-idrive-and-bmw-ix.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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May 26, 2021 • 20min
#055 The code behind BMW model names | BMW Podcast
BMW 520i, BMW X5, BMW Z4 - what appears to many BMW fans to be a puzzle of letters and words is actually a sophisticated system: the naming of BMW models. Over the years the system has changed, but hasn’t become any less comprehensible. So if you're looking for an aha-moment, this episode of Changing Lanes, the official podcast of BMW, is for you. Learn now from Nicki and Jonathan why the naming strategy has changed, and how model designations come about today.
2:17 Decoding a BMW model name
7:08 History of the model namings
11:40 Model names at BMW M
16:39 Model names at BMW i
And if you want to read more about all things BMW, 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.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.