BMW Design Chief Leaves to Pursue Interests Outside the Industry

where do I pick up my party hat?

I haven't understood Bangle's "evolution" at all. I'm not really an art guy, but I think I understand design evolution. Banglism is beyond me, though.

Which vehicles did he design? 09 BMWs look better than ever! M3 is gorgeous. Mini.. also perfect.

I think the 2002 7-series and the 2004 5-series were the first under his tenure, although I don't know the degree to which they are solely his designs. Regardless, these are the modern BMWs that I find least attractive.

I think the 3-series styling that debuted in 2006 and 2007 was toned down from the full treatment so as not to turn off too many buyers, since the 3 is BMW's volume seller. So the 3 sedan isn't quite as bad, but I still think the 3 coupe looks the best of all and the only one I'd consider to be reasonably good looking. And I think the 1's styling is not too bad, but not great either.

And during his reign over design, BMW's sales increased, so apparently the anti-Bangle styling sentiment wasn't shared by most BMW buyers.

I think buy BMW's in spite of how they look, not because of how they look.

Imagine how many they would sell if you didn't always feel you have to apologise for the looks of the car everytime you talk to someone.

"Yeah, I know the 1 (or 3 or 5) series is ugly but you should see how great it drives"