The BMW Podcast | Changing Lanes

“Sheer Driving Pleasure” and “Freude am Fahren“: the BMW slogan is one of the most famous brand slogans in the automotive world. For decades, this claim has stood for the BMW driving experience and has become famous around the globe. But we wanted to know more, like when it first appeared and if it’s true that its origins go all the way back to the mid-30s. We can’t wait to reveal what we found out in this episode of “Changing Lanes”. So hit play and get ready to become an expert in “Sheer Driving Pleasure” and “Freude am Fahren“. And if you want to read and see more about the BMW slogan, go to BMW.com:  https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-life/the-history-of-the-bmw-slogan.html 1:16 Before the slogan 2:06 First appearance of pleasure/Freude 3:34 Focus on the BMW products 7:06 “Freude am Fahren” first appears 9:47 “Sheer driving pleasure” joins the party 10:59 “The Ultimate Driving Machine” “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.

Planning to visit a drive-in cinema? Here are some quick tips to make your experience at the movies even better. The combination of a big screen, a movie, and lots of cars in the open air has seen a real comeback in popularity. So in this episode of “Changing Lanes”, Sara and Jonathan are here to bring you five pieces of advice to make your experience at the movies even more memorable, for a guaranteed fun night out! 2:18 The car 4:00 Tech: sound and battery 5:18 Time management 7:00 Parking 8:00 Popcorn and more: Adding to the experience “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.

How much do you know about the BMW kidney grille? Sure, you know that it’s an important design element, and of course you know what a kidney grille looks like, but did you know it was first introduced in 1933? The design might have changed over the decades, but almost every BMW front has featured a twin kidney grille. So in this episode of “Changing Lanes”, the official podcast of BMW, we travel through kidney grille history, featuring iconic grills like the M1, 507, and two generations of the 3 Series. And if you want to read more about the BMW kidney grille and its history, go to BMW.com:  https://www.bmw.com/en/design/the-bmw-kidney-grille-through-time.html  1:20 The first ever kidney grille: BMW 303 (1933) 2:08 Evolution of the original: BMW 503 (1956) 2:55 Going horizontal: BMW 507 (1956) 4:33 Narrowing it down: BMW 1500 (1961) 5:33 Sports car and grille icon: BMW M1 (1978) 6:40 Evolutionary revolution: BMW 3 Series (E36) (1990) 8:09 21st century: BMW 3 Series (F30) (2011) 9:09 Going electric: BMW i3 (2013) 10:03 Angular outlines: BMW 8 Series and BMW Z4 (2018) 11:01 Into the present: BMW 4 Series Coupe (2020) 12:00 Future: BMW Vision iNext and BMW Vision M Next (2018 & 2019) “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.

Many people still view electric cars with skepticism. The reason being that there are lots of myths and rumors out there about electric cars: too little range, how long it takes to charge, the true costs, electric cars in winter, danger and so on. If electric cars are better for the environment or if there are even benefits of electric cars. We’ve all heard them. So in this episode of “Changing Lanes”, the official podcast of BMW, we take a closer look at the facts behind the electric car myths, and dispel some popular misconceptions. And we finally answer the question “Are electric cars fun?”. So hit play to find out. And if you want to read more about electric car myths, go to BMW.com:  https://www.bmw.com/en/innovation/electric-car-myths.html 1:00 Myth No.1: Electric cars don’t have enough range 2:33 Myth No.2: How long it takes to charge 4:12 Myth No.3: Exploitation to make e-car batteries 5:26 Myth No.4: Batteries are too vulnerable 6:41 Myth No.5: E-cars aren’t better for the environment than combustion-engine vehicles 8:38 Myth No.6: Electric cars are more expensive 10:59 Myth No.7: Electric cars are dangerous 13:07 Myth No.8: Overloading the power grid 14:34 Myth No.9: Just a stop-gap solution 16:00 Myth No.10: No fun to drive “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.

Introducing the BMW X6 Vantablack. Vantablack is the blackest black in the world, and BMW is the first manufacturer to get to produce a Vantablack car.  In this episode of “Changing Lanes”, the official podcast of BMW, we explain how the light-absorbing paint works, why it’s not actually paint, and how it’s so effective in making surfaces non reflective. And if you’re wondering if you will be able go to your BMW dealer and order your X6 in Vantablack… We have the answer as well! So tune in and find out in this episode! And if you want to read and see more of the first ever Vantablack car, go to BMW.com:  https://www.bmw.com/en/design/the-bmw-X6-vantablack-car.html 1:44 The invention of Vantablack 2:04 How Vantablack works 3:20 What Vantablack is good for 4:20 The Vantablack X6 6:04 Buying and owning a Vantablack car “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.

Your beginner and advanced guide into the world of sim racing. If you’re looking for spectacular overtakes and want to get to know the racetracks of the world without leaving the comfort of your own home… Well then simracing is the answer, and you’ve come to the right podcast to smarten up. No matter whether on PC or on Playstation, in this episode we tell you what you need to know to get started with sim racing. Or maybe you’ve been playing Gran Turismo for years and want to upgrade to a simulator like iRacing now, and are looking for the right wheel, pedals and sim rig. We’ve got you covered as well, in this episode of “Changing Lanes”, the official podcast of BMW. And if you want to read more about sim racing, go to BMW.com:  https://www.bmw.com/en/performance/sim-racing-guide.html 0:50 What sim racing is 4:11 The right game: iRacing, Assetto Corsa, Gran Turismo… 10:11 PC or console 11:39 Steering wheel, pedals and seat 14:23 Setup, sim rig and screen 16:04 Sim racing with VR “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.

Why are there so few women in motorsports? To find out we talked to Beitske Visser, Dutch racing driver and BMW works driver (GT3, GT4, Formula W). We discussed Formula W,  how she got where she is, what her experience in this male-dominated sport is like, and what needs to change to empower women in racing. But our host Sara also talked with Beitske about her interest in Formula E, how she’s handling Corona, and how she once won a race with a broken back. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed our interview! 1:14 Simracing during Corona 2:55 Being a BMW works driver   3:40 Training and fitness as a race driver   6:04 Starting off in karting 8:28 Being the only girl at the kart track 9:30 Role models growing up 10:20 Going professional 11:08 Why there are so few women in racing 12:40 Motivating more girls to try racing 14:05 Competing with men on the track 15:00 Formula W 16:58 Gender stereotypes in motorsports 19:10 Racing and winning with a broken back 21:30 Future plans and dreams of Formula E If you want to read more about Beitske and the BMW Motorsport team, go to:  www.bmw-motorsport.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.

Tires and wheels: we here at the BMW podcast feel they’re underappreciated und underrated. But when it comes to performance and security, few parts of your car can make such a big difference. Which is why we want to dedicate this episode of “Changing Lanes” to your car’s tires, and dive into all the relevant topics and the most asked questions surrounding wheels. For example: the difference between summer tires and winter tires, and why you should switch tires and when. Hydroplaning and how to avoid it. The right tread depth… And so much more! We can promise you one thing: after listening to this episode you’ll never underappreciate your tires again! 2:10 Do I need winter tires? 5:25 When should I change tires? 6:30 When do I need new tires? 10:03 What types of tires are there? 14:18 What is the correct air pressure? 16:41 What is a tread pattern? 17:33 What’s the correct way to store tires? 18:30 What does tire balancing actually mean? 19:34 What is hydroplaning and what can I do about it? And if you want to read more about tires and wheels, go to BMW.com:  https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-life/wheels-and-tires.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.

Every petrolhead knows the three stripes and the logo of BMW M. But few know the meaning and origin of the BMW M colors and the iconic logo with the slanted M. Reason enough for our podcast hosts Jonathan and Sara to dive into BMW history, talk to the BMW Group Classic Archive, and find out for our listeners. Click play to learn who created the famous trademarks, find out if they really originated in motorsports, and hear the curious story behind the color red in the BMW M logo! If you want to read and see more about BMW M history, go to BMW.com:  https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-life/bmw-m-logo-and-colors.html  And if you‘re wondering what “BMW” actually stands for, make sure to give episode #010 a listen as well. “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.

Just a marketing buzzword, or a real chance for companies like BMW? To find out, we invited two guests to our podcast to discuss sustainability: Daniela Bohlinger from BMW, and Michael Held from Steelcase, one of the world's largest and most innovative furniture companies. Both are working towards more sustainability, especially in terms of design and materials used for products.  Tune into this exciting episode, in which our podcast host Sara found out how sustainability and design are connected, what the dark side of the moon for products means, why sustainability is more than just not polluting the environment, and what office chairs and the seats in your BMW have in common. Oh, and if you were wondering what Dilbert comic strips and the reality of office space design have to do with each other... well, just hit play! 00:50 Introduction of guests 04:45 Definition of sustainability 05:35 Hype or good business 07:22 Circular economy 09:45 Sustainability in the BMW i3 11:43 Bonding of materials as a challenge 16:58 The right material choice and the right price 19:10 Appeal of recycled products for the customer 23:47 Floor mats as an exemplary challenge in sustainable design 27:10 Making sustainability visible in the BMW i3 and in general 33:58 Acceptance of beauty marks and imperfections in materials 39:52 Word association: sustainability heroes 44:07 Word association: sustainability setback 45:47 Word association: sustainability goal 48:43 Upcoming projects 53:05 Implementing sustainability in companies through design 55:52 The future of sustainable product design If you want to read more about sustainability at BMW, go to:  https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/responsibility/sustainability-at-the-bmw-group.html And if you are interested about sustainability at Steelcase: https://www.steelcase.com/discover/steelcase/sustainability/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.