BMW recalls 720K vehicles with risk of water pump connector short circuit
BMW recently launched a recall of nearly 720,800 vehicles across several models in response to the risk of a short circuit by their water pump connector.
Tens of millions of air bag inflators pose safety risk, possible recall looming: US auto safety regulators
U.S. safety regulators say about 50 million unsafe air bags are in cars being driven around by Americans, and are considering a recall impacting 13 auto manufacturers.
BMW recalls over 291K vehicles due to rear cargo rail detachment risk
German automaker BMW said the rear cargo rails could become damaged in the event of an extreme rear crash, prompting the recall of certain X3 sport-utility vehicles.
BMW recalls over 390K vehicles in US over airbag issues
German automaker BMW announced that it recalled 390,000 vehicles, including Series 3 Sedans and Sportwagon models made between 2006 and 2012, over airbag issues.
BMW imported thousands of vehicles with banned Chinese parts linked to forced labor, US Senate report says
BMW allegedly imported more than 8,000 vehicles into the U.S. containing electronic parts from a banned Chinese supplier, according to a Senate report.
Chinese company buys European flying car technology: report
A technology behind a European designed flying car, known as AirCar, has been purchased by a Chinese firm called Hebei Jianxin Flying Car Technology Company for an undisclosed fee.
Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate, study says
A new study by LendingTree found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while Ram drivers were in the most auto incidents.
BMW issues 'do not drive' warning for older models with recalled airbags that may explode
BMW has issued a "Do Not Drive" order for 90,000 of its 2000-2006 model vehicles due to defective Takata-made airbags that may explode during an accident.
Ford to drop AM radios from most new vehicles in 2024
Ford Motor Co. says it is “transitioning from AM radio for most new and updated 2024 models," joining other automakers in dropping the feature.
Stellantis, BMW in talks with Panasonic over new EV battery plants
Car and battery makers are spending tens of billions of dollars to build capacity for EV batteries and making choices on technology now that could shape the future of the industry.
BMW sales recover in fourth quarter as supply chain issues ease
Full-year deliveries were down 4.8%, with Europe and China hardest hit by supply chain troubles that curbed output, particularly in the first half of the year.
Redwood Materials joins electric vehicle, battery trek to South Carolina
Redwood said it will build a $3.5 billion battery materials campus in Ridgefield that will recycle, refine and remanufacture cathode and anode materials.
BMW accelerating South Carolina electric vehicle production with $1.7B investment
BMW, the largest exporter of cars from the US, will overhaul its existing South Carolina manufacturing plant in Greer and build a new electric vehicle battery plant in Woodruff
BMW to test long-range battery made by Michigan-based startup in its electric SUV
BMW is partnering with Michigan-based startup Our Next Energy to test a long-range battery in the German automaker's iX electric SUVs.
Russia war could further escalate auto prices and shortages
A low supply of electrical wiring due to Russia's war on Ukraine had crippled some vehicle production.
BMW recalls over 917,000 vehicles due to engine fire risk
The recall covers select 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, X3 SAV AND X5 SAV vehicles between the 2006 and 2013 model years, according to documents posted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website on March 2.
BMW suspending vehicle exports to Russia
German carmaker BMW joins other corporations in getting tough against Russia.
BMW's South Carolina factory set a production record in 2021 despite chip shortage
BMW set a production record of 433,810 vehicles at its Spartanburg, S.C., factory in 2021. The facility is the automaker's largest in the world.
Change your car's color with an app: BMW unveils color-changing car
German carmaker BMW has unveiled the world's first "color-changing" car at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
BMW CEO expects chip supply to remain tight for another 6-12 months
BMW expects supply chains to remain tight well into 2022, Chief Executive Oliver Zipse said on Monday, squashing hopes that a painful shortage of crucial semiconductors will end soon.