Karim Habib to Become Head of BMW Design

sonicbimmer19 · 05-23-2012, 09:44 PM

lmao @ people joking 'don't get too middle eastern' haha. Before I knew/heard of Karim Habib, I always thought the exterior design of the current 7 series looked spectacular. I mean how did someone find the perfect balance between classy and aggressiveness? Love those tail LED lights and the overall look of the 7 series.
Best of luck to Karim

jbas93 · 05-23-2012, 09:44 PM

Adrian Von hooydonk

Mark ANTAR · 05-23-2012, 09:46 PM

He's a brilliant designer! I'm Lebanese and I'm so proud of him, I always loved and admired his designs. Great job Karim Antoine Habib

Mark ANTAR · 05-23-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jerrypon83

So, does he replace anyone in BMW? If so, who does he replace then?

Adrian Von hooydonk

Kayani_1 · 05-23-2012, 09:52 PM

All the best to Mr. Habib.

I hope he makes BMW designs even better.

rismo · 05-23-2012, 09:57 PM

He is replacing Van Hooydonk in one of his two roles.
Van Hooydonk stays the chief of design at board level.

Desert_Fox · 05-23-2012, 10:13 PM

This was the man they interviewed on the MNBC BMW Documentary, so cool he's getting the promotion.

cncmastr · 05-23-2012, 10:27 PM

Good for him. I really like his designs!

bmwaddict · 05-23-2012, 10:40 PM

WAIT! How about that guy who never wear a tie, but always a suit?

Van... something

abugiacomo · 05-23-2012, 10:46 PM

lebanese power!

bukusuma · 05-23-2012, 10:50 PM

That clay model... Which BMW is that?

GOLFFRR · 05-23-2012, 11:03 PM

Sweet

bimmerJP · 05-23-2012, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rismo123

He is replacing Van Hooydonk in one of his two roles.
Van Hooydonk stays the chief of design at board level.

Oh, great! Because I really like Adrian. Great release...

Tag · 05-23-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hoodie

Just my 2cents, but I feel that BMW needs some sharper lines.

+1

positiveions · 05-23-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

Lebanese represent

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Karim, since you are my homie, this is what we would like at the BIMMERPOST COMMUNITY: Dip stick.
Bon Chance. Make us proud.

LemonOne · 05-23-2012, 11:56 PM

lol @ "Aywa"

itzryyster · 05-24-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bukusuma

That clay model... Which BMW is that?

The first one is probably the CS, second I assume is the F10 5 series.

ORIGIN M. · 05-24-2012, 01:00 AM

As long as AVH remains... Congrats to Karim!!!

Djvolume · 05-24-2012, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bukusuma

That clay model... Which BMW is that?

It's a 7 series that he designed.......

Harold Wood · 05-24-2012, 02:08 AM

Good luck Karim, I hope Bimmerpost get an interview I would love to know what excites Karim in the auto field and what he has in his garage.

M5007 · 05-24-2012, 02:12 AM

Nice. Way to go Habib

KhodourAlkadry · 05-24-2012, 02:19 AM

Proud To Be Lebanese.
Lebanese people have high sense of cars, so bmw fans prepare ur self for a new era for bmw

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