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Motorsport

Driver Somehow Survives Delivery Van Being Cut In Half By Train

Back in 2021, Alexander Evans miraculously walked away from a horrific crash. A prepare sliced his Amazon supply van in half simply behind the entrance seats, and a brand new video reveals the carnage from contained in the automobile.

The crash occurred when Evans tried to navigate an ungainly intersection and crossed unguarded railroad tracks. He did not see or hear the approaching prepare, noticing it too late because it hit proper behind him, ripping by the van and triggering the airbags.

The video reveals the impression violently knocking Evans round inside, his purple cap flying off his head. You can see the prepare dashing behind him at what appears to be 40 or 50 miles per hour simply ft from the place he is sitting. He was in a position to unbuckle himself, with the video ending as he rummaged by the inside. He was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

While the entrance of the van stayed put, the again caught to the entrance of the prepare. Another angle reveals what occurred out the entrance of the supply automobile, highlighting the awkward intersection earlier than the impression. Evans is fortunate to have walked away. It cannot get a lot nearer than that. 

BMW

Alexander Buckan appointed as the new head of BMW Motorrad Design, succeeding Edgar Heinrich

Munich. Starting from 1 January 2024, Alexander Buckan will take over as the head of BMW Motorrad Design, replacing Edgar Heinrich. In his new role, Buckan will be responsible for designing all two-wheeled vehicles, rider’s equipment, and accessories within the BMW Group. Heinrich, who has been leading BMW Motorrad Design since 2012, will retire after a successful 35-year career at BMW.

Dr Markus Schramm, head of BMW Motorrad, expressed his excitement about Buckan’s appointment, stating, “We are pleased to introduce our experienced colleague and motorcycle enthusiast Alexander Buckan as the new head of BMW Motorrad Design.” Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design, added that Buckan’s contributions as the manager of the design team make him the perfect choice to lead and bring fresh ideas to BMW Motorrad Design.

Alexander Buckan, a dedicated employee and motorcycle enthusiast, to lead the design team.
Buckan joined BMW Motorrad in 2003 as a transportation designer and has since been involved in the development of various models, including the BMW F 800 GS, BMW G 450 X, BMW R 1200 GS LC, and BMW R 1200 GS Adventure LC.

In April 2015, Buckan was promoted to head of BMW Motorrad Vehicle Design. As the design manager, he collaborated with Edgar Heinrich on projects such as the BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100. Buckan was also responsible for the design of BMW’s e-scooters, the BMW CE 04 and BMW CE 02, as well as the upcoming BMW R 1300 GS, which will debut on 28 September 2023 at BMW Motorrad Welt in Berlin.

Edgar Heinrich: A 35-year passion for BMW Motorrad.
Markus Schramm expressed gratitude for Edgar Heinrich’s exceptional service, stating, “We would like to thank Edgar Heinrich for his many years of outstanding dedication. His passion for two-wheeled riding pleasure has inspired countless fans worldwide.” Adrian van Hooydonk also praised Heinrich for his creativity and dedication to BMW Motorrad, acknowledging that his leadership significantly modernized and emotionalized the brand’s design.

Edgar Heinrich began his career at BMW Motorrad in 1985 and became a senior designer in 1992. In 2005, he assumed the role of head of BMW Motorrad Vehicle Design and later took over as the head of BMW Motorrad Design. During his tenure, Heinrich played a key role in shaping the brand’s design language and introduced benchmark-setting motorcycles like the BMW R 1100 S sports boxer, BMW K 1200 R naked bike, and the iconic BMW R 1200 GS touring enduro. Additionally, he was involved in the development of HP models, rally motorcycles, electric scooters, and the groundbreaking BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 design concept.

Motorsport

BMW M Hybrid V8 With Naked Carbon Body Is Automotive Nudity At Its Finest

In 1975, the famous artist Alexander Calder transformed the 3.0 CSL (E9) into BMW’s first Art Car. Now, in 2023, BMW has announced that work has begun on the 20th vehicle to receive this special artistic treatment. Most of the previous Art Cars have been based on race cars, and the upcoming creation is no different, as the canvas for this project is the M Hybrid V8. The talented Ethiopian-born artist Julie Mehretu will have the honor of creating the next official Art Car.

But before that happens, the M Hybrid V8 has been unveiled at the Guggenheim Museum in New York in all its naked glory, without any paint. It is rare to see a race car with a fully exposed carbon fiber body, which makes it even more intriguing, especially considering the distinctive silhouette of BMW’s LMDh contender. This car is already competing in IMSA, where it recently secured its first victory, and it will also participate in the WEC next year, including the iconic Le Mans race. In 2024, BMW’s motorsport division will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the V12 LMR’s triumph at Circuit de la Sarthe.