Chris Bangle leaves BMW

Big news in the car design world: Objectified cast member Chris Bangle has left BMW after 16 years as the company’s design chief. “Bangle’s plan to pursue his own design-related endeavours beyond the auto industry marks the start of a new phase in his life while maintaining strong ties with the BMW Group,” BMW said in a statement.
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February 7th, 2009 at 9:15 am
Maxim says:
Wow, I just hope BMW Will still make as awesome cars as for the past 16 years.
February 20th, 2009 at 11:43 am
lexi says:
Maybe now they will have decent cup holders. form AND function, please!