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…
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What does seamless really mean when it comes to the future of driving? In this fourth episode of Inside Neue Klasse, Nicki Shields meets BMW experts Marcel Ottmann, Head of User Interface Design Systems, and Daniel Fischer, Senior Creative Technologist, live at the 2025 IAA Mobility in Munich. Together, they explore how design and technology converge in the Neue Klasse to create an effortless,…
What does the future of electric mobility sound like? In this episode of Inside Neue Klasse, Nicki Shields is joined by Renzo Vitale, Creative Director Sound BMW Group, to explore BMW HypersonX – the innovative sound concept designed for the Neue Klasse. Powered by BMW Operating System X, HypersonX responds to your driving style, shifting from calm and refined in Personal Mode to energetic and…
How does the digital future feel inside a BMW? In this second episode of Inside Neue Klasse, Nicki Shields sits down with David Leister, BMW User Interface Design Lead, to uncover the story behind the BMW Panoramic iDrive — a new interaction experience designed to bring clarity, personalisation, and seamless integration into every drive. From early sketches to human-centric digital systems, this…
What defines the unmistakable driving feel of a BMW? In this first episode of Inside Neue Klasse, Nicki Shields speaks with Torsten Müller, Chief Engineer of BMW Dynamic Performance Control, to explore the Heart of Joy — the central computing unit that powers the driving experience in the Neue Klasse. From early development ideas to dynamic test drives, this conversation uncovers how technology…
Imagine leaving everything behind – no mobile phone, no internet – and focusing on one question: how can we envision a future with zero emissions? That’s exactly what our last episode’s GAME CHANGER did. Daniela Bohlinger, a name familiar to design enthusiasts, is also known for constantly pushing beyond her boundaries. Bohlinger, the Innovation Strategist for Sustainability at BMW Group, is also…
Life often takes unexpected turns, leading us down entirely new paths. Some fear these unpredictable changes, while others embrace them with open arms. This episode’s GAME CHANGER, Cathy Hackl, has built her journey around constant change, overcoming obstacles, and embracing surprises – some anticipated, others completely unexpected. Cathy Hackl is a tech and gaming executive and CEO of Spatial…
We all carry small sources of energy – our phones, laptops and cars. Lithium-ion batteries power the world today, and the technology is evolving fast. What’s the next game-changing breakthrough, especially in the car industry? Our GAME CHANGER in this episode is Dr. Peter Lamp, Principal Expert for Battery Cell Technology at BMW. He played a key role in developing lithium-ion cells for the i3 and…
Plastic pollution in the oceans and on shores is a well-known and growing problem. But have you ever wondered why we don’t see more of it scattered along the beaches? This question inspired this episode’s GAME CHANGER, Fionn Ferreira, to dig deeper. Ferreira is an Irish inventor, chemistry student and Forbes 30 under 30 listee. He grew up near the Irish coast in a family of boat builders, and his…
Have you ever had that one idea that made you think, "This is it"? In 2022, the BMW iX Flow, the world’s first color-changing car, captured global attention. Like every groundbreaking innovation, it all started with an idea. This episode’s game changer is Dr. Stella Clarke. With a background in mechanical engineering from Australia, the USA, and Munich, Clarke has been a development engineer at…
Welcome to the first episode of the new BMW audio series, GAME CHANGER. This episode’s change maker is David Zilber. He is a professional chef, fermenter, food scientist, and author from Toronto, Canada. What if you knew that the next big culinary breakthrough might come from a tiny microbe living in the food you eat every day? Tune in to this episode to discover how a lab next to a kitchen could…
