BMW: A driving Obsession

Falafel Combo · 06-30-2011, 10:00 AM

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http://www.cnbc.com/id/43109628/CNBC...E_ON_JULY_13TH

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CNBC's "BMW: A Driving Obsession" will premiere on Wednesday, July 13th at 9pm ET. The documentary will repeat that evening at 10pm ET, 12am ET and 1am ET.

The show will also repeat on Sunday, July 17th at 10pm ET.

BMW: A DRIVING OBSESSION

CNBC goes inside one of the most successfully managed brands and companies in the world – BMW. Its familiar blue and white logo stands as the symbol of prestigious, high-performance, luxury cars. A one-time aircraft engine manufacturer that eventually moved to motorcycles and offbeat sports sedans, BMW today commands brand recognition and respect that is the envy of the commercial world.

CNBC Correspondent Carl Quintanilla takes viewers inside BMW’s secretive Tech Center, where teams of engineers obsess over the technical and mechanical details that the company says justify its cars’ high prices. Acoustic specialists consider every sound in the car, from the exhaust note to the window motors; ergonomic engineers labor over the stunningly complex mechanical labyrinth that is a modern seat; and crash specialists deliberately wreck a parade of high-dollar vehicles to improve safety.

BMW is a company enjoying success, but also facing significant challenges. Growing environmental and political pressures are making it increasingly tough to market high performance cars, but BMW is staking its future on its ability to build vehicles that are both sustainable and fun. BMW also faces daunting competition, not only from other German manufacturers like Audi, but also from carmakers in Japan, Korea – and soon, China.

CNBC's "BMW: A Driving Obsession" is the fascinating story behind a once small, struggling company that transformed itself into a global luxury car powerhouse, and is now going flat out to maintain its edge.

wren57 · 06-30-2011, 11:13 AM

CNBC documentaries are normally high quality. Should be good.

gary88 · 06-30-2011, 11:50 AM

lol at the guy punching the roundel at 1:31 in the first video

Falafel Combo · 07-01-2011, 08:31 AM

Weekend bump for my fellow enthusiasts.

cloakster · 07-01-2011, 11:43 AM

Sweeet! Should be good

Numark318i · 07-01-2011, 11:50 AM

Sweet. Need to get to a TV with Cable for this.

JoeyBananaz18 · 07-01-2011, 11:55 AM

so amazing. definitely TIVO'ing this. It's nice to know that this is a real documentary that's being made and not just a "fanboy" thread on some forum. makes me feel like there is some truth to one of my passions. very cool

M40i4me · 07-01-2011, 05:38 PM

Thanks, I set the DVR

cb4 · 07-01-2011, 09:23 PM

DVR set thanks!

hpowders · 07-01-2011, 09:25 PM

How you get cable?

andrewket · 07-01-2011, 09:39 PM

DVR set.

bavarian19 · 07-01-2011, 09:45 PM

Set the DVR!

dryicerx · 07-01-2011, 10:00 PM

Awesome!

I've been craving another euro delivery... and the trailer for this documentary isn't helping that crave one bit.

DC_Oldboy · 07-01-2011, 10:06 PM

Wow, can't wait to watch it. If I could remember...

BoostAddict · 07-02-2011, 02:29 PM

Subscribing so I don't forget to watch it.

QLD · 07-02-2011, 07:55 PM

I hope someone who records this will upload it so your fellow forum friends from overseas can watch it too

Fahadm · 07-02-2011, 08:00 PM

PVR Set WOOOO!

Falafel Combo · 07-08-2011, 07:16 AM

"CNBC's "BMW: A Driving Obsession" will premiere on Wednesday, July 13th at 9pm ET. The documentary will repeat that evening at 10pm ET, 12am ET and 1am ET.

The show will also repeat on Sunday, July 17th at 10pm ET."

IancoleTX · 07-08-2011, 08:36 AM

Setting the DVR, thanks!

PsychoSlug · 07-08-2011, 09:51 AM

Set the DVR. I just wish CNBC was available in HD in my area!

IancoleTX · 07-08-2011, 10:02 AM

Shit, I just realized I don't get CNBC. somebody torrent this!

Jayp0d · 07-08-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by IancoleTX

somebody torrent this!

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06-30-2011, 11:13 AM	#2
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JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 399 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	so amazing. definitely TIVO'ing this. It's nice to know that this is a real documentary that's being made and not just a "fanboy" thread on some forum. makes me feel like there is some truth to one of my passions. very cool __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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cb4 Captain 61 Rep 910 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	DVR set thanks!
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07-01-2011, 09:25 PM	#10
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dryicerx First Lieutenant 25 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (1)	Awesome! I've been craving another euro delivery... and the trailer for this documentary isn't helping that crave one bit.
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Falafel Combo Banned 3798 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	"CNBC's "BMW: A Driving Obsession" will premiere on Wednesday, July 13th at 9pm ET. The documentary will repeat that evening at 10pm ET, 12am ET and 1am ET. The show will also repeat on Sunday, July 17th at 10pm ET."
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