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2020
BMW announces new i8 Safety Car design
BMW announced a new design for the BMW i8 Safety Car for use in Season 6 of the Formula E championship.
2020
BMW launches updated 530Le range model
BMW Brilliance officially launched the 530Le range-upgraded model, with a larger battery and increased all-electric range; the two configurations retained the previous models’ prices.
2020
BMW Italy launches the X5 Timeless Edition
BMW Italy launched the limited-run X5 Timeless Edition in collaboration with Alcantara. The edition was to be made in 50 examples and sold exclusively in Italy.
2020
BMW introduces 2020 X7 model updates
BMW introduced the 2020 X7, adding two xDrive40i variants and making equipment changes; the reported price range is RMB 1 million to RMB 1.628 million.
2020
BMW partners with IMG for New York Fashion Week
BMW is partnering with IMG for New York Fashion Week. BMW will provide vehicles to transport guests and present a digital content series featuring fashion-industry figures, alongside on-site experiences.
2020
Sinochem International and BMW expand cooperation in new-energy businesses
Sinochem International announced expanded cooperation with BMW Group in new-energy power systems, including power-battery technology research and development and coordinated global market expansion for new-energy businesses in China.
2020
BMW temporarily closed three Shenyang factories
BMW confirmed that it had closed its three factories in Shenyang, China, and extended the New Year holiday by a week for approximately 18,000 employees. The closure was tentatively set to run through February 9, with a later decision dependent on the epidemic situation.
2020
BMW recalls nearly 357,000 vehicles for airbag replacement
BMW is recalling nearly 357,000 cars and SUVs to replace faulty Takata airbags or inflators. The inflators may explode and cause serious injury or death; dealers will perform the replacements free of charge. The recalls are expected to begin March 6, 2020.
2020
BMW and Samsung announce 5G connectivity collaboration
BMW announced that it would work with Samsung to develop 5G components integrated into vehicle electronics and provide 5G connectivity for a new electric SUV.
2020
Automakers announce another round of Takata airbag recalls
A new round of recalls was announced for about 10 million vehicles, including US-market vehicles from BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Subaru. The affected vehicles had previously been recalled and repaired with replacement inflators of the same design and chemistry.
2020
BMW recalls 14 imported 3 Series vehicles in China
BMW (China) Automotive Trading filed a recall plan and said it would recall 14 imported BMW 318i, 323i and 328i vehicles made between July 1, 1998 and April 28, 2000. The affected vehicles may have defective driver-airbag gas generators that can rupture and eject fragments; BMW said it would inspect or replace affected parts free of charge and offer a vehicle buyback option.
2020
BMW announces planned ZeroG Lounger seat
BMW announced its ZeroG Lounger seat at CES 2020 and said it would be put into use in the coming years; the article describes reclining positions and a cocoon-style airbag.
2020
BMW wins Connected Car Award
BMW won the Pioneer category of the Connected Car Award for innovative solutions including the use of artificial intelligence in production.
2020
BMW unveils gaze detection system in i Interaction EASE concept car
At its CES press conference, BMW unveiled a gaze detection system in its i Interaction EASE concept car. The system can track what a person is looking at outside the car and present related information.
2020
BMW China recalls 14 imported 3 Series cars
BMW China announced a recall of 14 imported BMW 318i, 323i and 328i cars produced between July 1, 1998 and April 28, 2000. A defect in the airbag inflator’s moisture protection could cause it to rupture when deployed and send fragments into the vehicle cabin. BMW China said it would inspect and replace affected inflators free of charge and offer a vehicle buyback option.
2020
BMW recalls 81 imported M5 and M8 vehicles
BMW announced a recall of 81 imported BMW M5 and M8 vehicles because incorrectly routed transmission wiring could be damaged or short-circuit, potentially causing loss of drive power and increasing accident risk. BMW China Trade Ltd. said it would repair the wiring free of charge and replace it if damaged.
2020
BMW ends production of the 3 Series GT
BMW stopped producing the 3 Series GT and will not offer a successor model. The article says the model was removed from the 2020 price list and that the production halt was intended to reduce costs.
2020
2020
BMW Connected Music service launches in Europe
BMW began offering Connected Music, an in-car music streaming service, as part of Connected Package Professional. The service was available in 14 European countries.
2020
BMW introduces a redesigned logo
BMW introduced a redesigned logo in 2020, retaining classic elements while adopting a flatter design and a transparent outer ring.