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2019
SEC investigates BMW's US sales reporting
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is scrutinizing BMW over its sales reporting practices. BMW said it had been contacted by the SEC and would cooperate fully; the agency did not comment on whether probes existed.
2019
BMW Brilliance announces recall of 312,281 vehicles in China
BMW Brilliance Automotive said it would recall 312,281 vehicles in China because of defective fuel tanks that could cause oil leaks and increase risks. The recall was scheduled to begin in two batches, on December 27, 2019 and May 29, 2020; the companies said they would inspect the vehicles and replace defective tanks free of charge.
2019
BMW China expands recall of 312,281 locally made 3 Series cars
Brilliance BMW filed and announced an expanded recall covering 312,281 locally made BMW 3 Series cars because of a fuel-tank safety concern. The company said it would test certain vehicles and replace fuel tanks free of charge, and replace fuel tanks free of charge in another recall group.
2019
BMW China files a recall plan for imported X6 and X6M vehicles
BMW China filed a recall plan covering 33,379 imported X6 and X6M vehicles. The source says their ISOFIX anchor brackets could break under vibration, potentially increasing injury risk in a collision; BMW China planned to reinforce the brackets free of charge from March 27, 2020.
2019
BMW announces recall of K1600 motorcycles over gearbox wear
BMW announced a recall, scheduled to begin January 16, 2020, covering 790 imported K1600Bagger, K1600GT, and K1600 Grand America motorcycles. Some vehicles may have abnormal wear of internal gearbox parts, which could prevent correct gear shifting.
2019
BMW and Straus partner on methane reduction
BMW and Straus Organic Dairy Farm partnered to reduce methane emissions from cow manure using biodigester technology. The source says they are demonstrating generation of LCFS credits through Straus’s existing biodigester.
2019
Australian watchdog warns owners of vehicles with critical Takata airbags not to drive
Australia's consumer watchdog warned owners of 20,000 vehicles with previously recalled, unreplaced Takata airbags to stop driving immediately because the airbags could cause serious injury or death. The warning identified affected vehicles from BMW, GM Holden, Honda, Mitsubishi and Toyota.
2019
BMW unveils E-Power Roadster concept
BMW unveiled the E-Power Roadster Concept, an all-electric motorcycle concept.
2019
BMW B58 engine wins Wards 10 Best Engines award
The BMW B58 engine used in the M340i xDrive was named a winner of Wards Auto’s 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems award.
2019
BMW recalls 32,760 X6 SUVs over rear-seat child-seat anchor bars
BMW of North America is recalling 32,760 BMW X6 SUVs from the 2015 to 2019 model years because the lower rear-seat anchor bars used to secure a child car seat may become damaged. With ISOFIX-type rigid connectors, the damage may increase a child's risk of injury in a crash. BMW stated that it was unaware of any related U.S. accidents or injuries.
2019
Takata airbag malfunction prompts recall of additional vehicles
A separate Takata airbag malfunction prompted a recall involving an additional 1.4 million vehicles. The article reports that a driver in Australia died as a result of the faulty airbags and another driver in Cyprus was injured.
2019
BMW sues Valeo and Denso over alleged price fixing
BMW sued suppliers Valeo and Denso over price fixing on air-conditioning components. The article reports that the case relates to a 2017 European Commission decision that fined several car-part makers, including Valeo and Denso, for operating cartels.
2019
BMW launches X5 Protection VR6
BMW launched the armored X5 Protection VR6, which the article says has shatter-resistant ballistic glass.
2019
BMW advertises X5 Protection VR6 with a reference to Tesla
BMW advertised the X5 Protection VR6 on Twitter with copy about its shatter-resistant ballistic glass; the article says the reference mocked Tesla's Cybertruck window demonstration.
2019
Great Wall Motor and BMW launch Beam Auto project
Great Wall Motor and BMW formally launched the Beam Auto joint-venture project in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu. The project focuses on joint development and production.
2019
BMW agrees with employees on reduced bonuses and allowances
BMW announced that it had reached an agreement with employees to reduce bonuses and various allowances to support the development of its electric-vehicle business. The article also said the company planned to save 12 billion euros by 2022 through several cost-reduction measures.
2019
BMW announces employee cost-reduction measures
BMW announced a cost-saving plan after consulting with the union, choosing to reduce employee profit-sharing and Christmas allowances rather than cut positions. It said it aimed to save hundreds of millions of euros annually starting the following year.
2019
BMW partners with Straus Organic Dairy Farms on renewable energy
BMW announced a partnership with Straus Organic Dairy Farms aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and delivering clean energy to electric-vehicle drivers in California.
2019
BMW announces BS-VI variants across its product portfolio
BMW announced that it would offer BS-VI variants across its product portfolio. It said petrol models were already compliant, production of BS-VI diesel variants of the 5 Series and 6 Series Gran Turismo had begun at its Chennai plant, and the X1 variant would start shortly.
2019
BMW upgrades India petrol range to meet BS VI norms
BMW said it had upgraded its entire petrol vehicle range in India to conform to BS VI emission regulations. It also said it was working to upgrade its diesel range.