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2019
BMW Australia warns E46 3 Series owners about potentially dangerous Takata airbags
BMW Australia warned drivers of E46-generation 3 Series models manufactured between 1997 and 2000 to stop driving the cars because their Takata airbags could deploy accidentally and eject metal fragments. BMW directed affected owners to arrange a free vehicle inspection and said it would replace defective airbags or components at no charge if faults were found.
2019
BMW Australia recalls E46 3 Series cars over Takata airbags
BMW in Australia began a voluntary recall of E46 3 Series cars produced between November 1997 and June 2000 after safety authorities identified a Takata airbag that could pose a critical risk of death or serious injury. The inflator could rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin. BMW offered inspection and transportation assistance to owners.
2019
BMW Australia recalls E46 3 Series cars over airbag risk
BMW in Australia began a voluntary recall of E46 3 Series cars produced between November 1997 and June 2000 after safety authorities identified abnormal airbag deployments. The ACCC said an inflator could rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, creating a risk of death or serious injury.
2019
BMW recalls vehicles over backup-camera visibility issue
BMW recalled 257,481 vehicles because backup-camera brightness and contrast settings could make the rear-view image invisible. The article says the repair is a software upgrade that reduces the adjustment range.
2019
BMW recalls vehicles over backup camera display problem
BMW is recalling more than 257,000 vehicles in the U.S. because drivers might not be able to see the backup camera display. The issue can violate federal safety standards. Owners will be notified, and dealers will update the backup camera software.
2019
BMW announces plans for electric 5 Series and X1 models
BMW was reported to be planning electric versions of the 5 Series and X1; the report describes planned models, not completed launches.
2019
ACCC classifies affected Takata airbag vehicles as critical
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission classified the recall of 20,000 vehicles fitted with faulty Takata airbags as “critical” and urged motorists not to drive affected cars until the airbags were replaced.
2019
BMW announces workforce-stability plan
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said the company would keep its global workforce size stable through the end of next year. BMW and its works council would discuss not filling administrative vacancies and reducing temporary workers; Zipse reiterated that there would be no forced layoffs.
2019
BMW initiates backup-camera recall covering BMW, Toyota Supra and Rolls-Royce models
BMW initiated a recall campaign covering 257,481 vehicles across 51 models and variants, including Toyota Supra and Rolls-Royce models. The backup-camera display could retain a setting that prevented it from showing the view behind the vehicle, causing the vehicles to fail US safety standards.
2019
Amazon launches Voice Interoperability Initiative
Amazon launched the Voice Interoperability Initiative to enable users to access Alexa, Cortana and other voice assistants from a single device. The initiative had support from more than 30 companies, including Microsoft and other named partners.
2019
BMW recalls imported i3 electric vehicles
BMW (China) filed a recall plan for 45 imported i3 electric vehicles made between January 9 and February 21, 2019. Insufficient galvanizing on a circuit board could cause the motor control unit to fail, potentially cutting high-voltage power and drive force; BMW said it would replace the units free of charge.
2019
BMW 1 Series and 8 Series win Golden Steering Wheel awards
The BMW 1 Series won the Compact Cars category and the BMW 8 Series was selected as the most beautiful car of the year in the 2019 Golden Steering Wheel awards.
2018
BMW Group announces acquisition of ALPINA
BMW Group announced that it would acquire the ALPINA brand. The article says the parties had signed an agreement in 2020 and that BMW would support ALPINA in the coming years after the acquisition.
2018
Sime Darby Auto Engineering opens Kulim engine assembly facility
Sime Darby Motors and BMW Group Malaysia officially opened the Sime Darby Auto Engineering engine assembly facility in Kulim, which will assemble engines for the group’s locally assembled vehicles.
2015
BMW launches i8 in India
BMW introduced the i8 sports car in India, its first hybrid model in the country and the first offering from its BMW i sub-brand. The car was available at exclusive BMW i dealerships in Mumbai, New Delhi and Chennai.