[clee1982]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

This is the unfortunate truth.

This guy wasn’t very responsible for BMW’s mediocre driving cars. Those decisions were made in the late ‘00s when the F10, F30, F15, etc. were in development.

+1

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by Laki021

This new guy also doesn't look very charismatic.
Looks like one more boring German guy in his mid 50s.

We will see...

The new guy is actually 59 years old = Too Old for the post. He maybe there just for a year or two..

[nik14]

Originally Posted by joshuastein55

I guess the rumors were true.

Hopefully the new CEO will push BMW to be more focused on driver's cars again.

The downturn started before Kruger, so he should not take the blame for that. Under his watch some of the earlier missteps were partially redressed . For instance the G20 is an improvement over the F30. The current 5 is a better driver's car than the former one. The G01 is pretty good as a driver's SUV.

As for BMW returning to its roots with the driver's focus some of us wish for, I'd say fat chance. BMW, and all auto makers have way too much to worry about with electric cars, driverless cars, and the potential that fewer may want or need cars as services like Uber flourish.

Not to mention that BMW has dramatically increased the number of vehicles delivered by making their cars appeal to a wider audience. With all these changes in the auto industry and the substantial investment they demand, BMW will not be able to cater to a niche, albeit very loyal, customer group.

[Cortexiphan]

Originally Posted by joshuastein55

I guess the rumors were true.

Hopefully the new CEO will push BMW to be more focused on driver's cars again.

Actually, BMW has been focusing too much on drivers’ cars. That doesn’t make much business sense. Best selling BMWs right now are diesel SUVs and 3 cylinder hatchbacks in Europe, and 4 cylinder X3 in NA. So the trend isn’t in favor of ‘“drivers cars”.

[RyanBMW]

Just bring the M3 CSL back to the market, that's all I'm asking

[ThugzZ BunnY]

people in here giving this guy crap like he is the reason for everything wrong while they know absolutely nothing about what happens behind the scenes. for all we know, this guy wanted to make bmw what it used to be but couldn't. it is such a huge company now with huge shareholders that just want more money. they don't care about enthusiasts.

[Penguino]

Does this means no more biggie-sized grills?

[ASAP]

production chief to be new ceo... yeah i would go ahead and get ready for worse cars lol... this is again a cost cutting excercise

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by ASAP

production chief to be new ceo... yeah i would go ahead and get ready for worse cars lol... this is again a cost cutting excercise

No it's not.

It's just simply him stepping down instead of being replaced as CEO.

[..Rush..]

I betcha that the Quandt family didn't like him.

[Mrgunfun]

I don't expect any huge change under this new guy either.
So much negative to talk about BMW nowadays.
Hope BMW finds its mojo back from the E46, E39 days.

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by Mrgunfun

I don't expect any huge change under this new guy either.
So much negative to talk about BMW nowadays.
Hope BMW finds its mojo back from the E46, E39 days.

Those days are gone.

At least enjoy those old Bimmers. And for the time being BMW will support via BMW Classic program.

[M3 Adjuster]

well I hope that the promotion of a " production chief" results in more Production.

Audi Sedans (5) - A3, A4, A5, A6, A7,
BMW Sedans (4.5) - 3 series , 4 series gran coupe, 5 series , 7 series, 8 series gran coupe
Lexus Sedans (4) - IS, ES, GS, LS
Mercedes Sedans (6) - CLA, A Class , C Class, E Class , S Class, Mercedes Maybach
Volkswagen Sedans (3) - Jetta , Passat , Arteon

I am not sure it's even fair to call the 3 series sedan and 4 series gran coupes separate models as they are on the same chassis.
Note that BMW has no compact sedan to match up with CLA or A class

Audi coupes (4) A3 (cabriolet) A5, TT , R8
BMW coupes (3) 2 series, 4 series , 8 series
Lexus Coupes (2) RC, LC
Mercedes Coupes (5) CLA, C- Class, E-Class, CLS Coupe. S Class Coupe
Volkswagen coupes (2) Beetle , Golf (hatchback)

There is a reason that BMW lost the sales crown to Mercedes...

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

well I hope that the promotion of a " production chief" results in more Production.





Mercedes Sedans- CLA, A Class , C Class, E Class , S Class, Maybach



BMW Sedans 3er , 4er GC, 5er, 8er

You forgot the Mighty 7er

[AD18]

Originally Posted by 530iDriver

It will be years before we see the products under the new CEO tenure.

And what cost cutting are you talking about?

To mention a few: engines, gearboxes, mechanical components such as brakes, interior parts, etc.

[BMWRL]

Originally Posted by DarkstarZero

This is good. I've not seen anything industry leading out of bmw in the last 4 years. Except maybe grill size.

Originally Posted by DarkstarZero

This is good. I've not seen anything industry leading out of bmw in the last 4 years. Except maybe grill size.

Must be because you choose not to see what they are doing industry leading. Their SUV sales are off the charts and the SUVs are winking all the comparison reviews. Just because you're not seeing what you want to see doesn't mean BMW isn't class leading any more.

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

well I hope that the promotion of a " production chief" results in more Production.

Audi Sedans (5) A3, A4, A5, A6, A7,
BMW Sedans (4.5) 3 series , 4 series gran coupe, 5 series , 7 series, 8 series gran coupe
Lexus Sedans (4) IS, ES, GS, LS
Mercedes Sedans (6) - CLA, A Class , C Class, E Class , S Class, Mercedes Maybach

I am not sure it's even fair to call the 3 series sedan and 4 series gran coupes separate models as they are on the same chassis.
Note that BMW has no compact sedan to match up with CLA or A class

Audi coupes (4) A3 (cabriolet) A5, TT , R8
BMW coupes (3) 2 series, 4 series , 8 series
Lexus Coupes (2) RC, LC
Mercedes Coupes (5) CLA, C- Class, E-Class, CLS Coupe. S Class Coupe

BMW has the FWD 1 series sedan in China, Mexico and other overseas markets.

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by AD18

To mention a few: engines, gearboxes, mechanical components such as brakes, interior parts, etc.

I see it very differently.... let's just leave at that.

Current G series BMW interiors are reviewing very well for interior material quality and fit finish. And what's wrong with the industry leading ZF8 speed auto?

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

You forgot the Mighty 7er

under construction....! but yes.. thank you!

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

under construction....! but yes.. thank you!

Holy Nina Edit 💥

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by 530iDriver

BMW has the FWD 1 series sedan in China, Mexico and other overseas markets.

Correct, and that's the point of my post.

BMW has other models that they could be building or importing to the US but have chosen not to for various reasons.

1)- prior generation 1er 3dr hatchback and 5 dr models left in Europe.

2)- prior generation- no E8x 1 er sedan

3)- 1 series sedan made for China only

4) 2 series F87 - no sedan model

5) 2 series sedan in Mexico - A late response to robust market sales of CLA has caused BMW to try and catch up here... BMW is bringing over a single version... no hot rod models.. - still short shrift.

in other words... BMW has lost market share in the US (particularly to Mercedes) ... as they have transferred their focus to X models and large sedans and declined to bring any compact sedans or hatchbacks to the US market.

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by rjd598

“After four years as CEO, I want to seek new challenges and apply my extensive international experience in new tasks and projects."

You mean mess up another company? Automakers beware of this guy’s resume.

LOL, looks like "Bill Warren Getty Jobs III" has come amongst us!