[s-cars] FW: ALERT: Bangle leaves BMW

[pkrasusky at ups.com]

DING DONG - THE WITCH IS DEAD!!!!!

Maybe just maayyyyyyyybe there might be a glimmer of hope remaining for BMW yet.  Maybe.

But this is a GOOD moment to behold.  Rejoice!

-Paul

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From: AutoWeek [mailto:autoweek at e.ccialerts.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:18 AM
To: s8editor at s-cars.org
Subject: ALERT: Bangle leaves BMW

BMW Group's design head Chris Bangle is quitting "to pursue his own design-related endeavors beyond the auto industry," the German carmaker said Tuesday.  Adrian van Hooydonk, head of design for BMW brand, will succeed Bangle.  "Christopher Bangle has had a lasting impact on the identity of BMW Group's brands. His contribution to the company's success has been decisive," said Klaus Draeger, BMW's development chief in a statement<http://e.ccialerts.com/a/hBJiFDuAGmKL2AfOUcZBPRvJsUa/awo20>