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2020
BMW agrees to $18 million SEC settlement over sales figures
BMW agreed to pay an $18 million fine to settle SEC allegations that it inflated monthly U.S. sales figures for five years. The SEC said BMW maintained a reserve of unreported sales to meet monthly targets; BMW did not admit or deny the agency's findings.
2020
BMW agrees to pay $18 million SEC fine over sales reporting
The SEC said BMW kept a reserve of unreported U.S. sales to meet monthly targets from 2015 to 2019. BMW AG, BMW of North America and BMW US Capital agreed to pay an $18 million fine and stop violating securities laws; they did not admit or deny the agency's findings.
2020
BMW updates city cruise control with traffic-light recognition
BMW updated its city cruise control system to add traffic-light recognition, which can remind drivers to stop at red lights and accelerate at green lights.
2020
BMW announces European model-range and powertrain updates
BMW announced updates to its European model range, including five plug-in hybrid 5-Series variants and new mild-hybrid diesel engines and powertrains across several model lines. Some configurations, including the specified 3-Series diesel variants, were stated to be available from November 2020.
2020
BMW X5 xDrive45e wins Best Hybrid SUV award
The BMW X5 xDrive45e won the Best Hybrid SUV category in a car award organized by What Car? in the UK.
2020
BMW announces iX3 Premier Edition and Premier Edition Pro for summer 2021
BMW announced that UK customers will be able to choose between the iX3 Premier Edition and iX3 Premier Edition Pro, with the vehicles launching in summer 2021.
2020
BMW presents M850i Gran Coupe Kyoto Edition
BMW released official images of the M850i Gran Coupe Kyoto Edition, a special edition created with Japanese lacquer artist Shiho Okada. The article says three units are to be sold in Japan; it does not report that sales have begun.
2020
Oxford Mini plant job cuts announced
Managers at the BMW Mini plant in Oxford explained the reason behind planned job cuts affecting hundreds of jobs at the plant.
2020
BMW announces 400 job cuts at MINI Oxford
BMW said it would cut 400 jobs at the MINI Oxford factory amid a sharp decline in new-car demand during the pandemic.
2020
BMW launches eDrive Zones in London and Birmingham
BMW launched its eDrive Zones feature in London and Birmingham. On compatible plug-in hybrid vehicles, the feature uses GPS to switch automatically to electric driving in designated areas.
2020
BMW ConnectedDrive Cloud Store launches in Taiwan
BMW launched the ConnectedDrive Cloud Store in Taiwan, allowing customers to purchase customized services online for immediate activation.
2020
BMW wins two Red Dot Awards for auto show presentations
BMW received two Red Dot Awards for its motor show media stand and new visual design system for press conferences, recognizing its Los Angeles and Frankfurt Motor Show presentations.
2020
BMW adds Remote Engine Start functionality
BMW offers a Remote Engine Start feature through iDrive 7.0 and Remote Software Upgrade for specified vehicles; compatible vehicles can also configure it through the BMW ConnectedDrive Store.
2020
BMW and Tencent announce a digital partnership in China
BMW and Tencent announced a digital partnership in China to bring Tencent Xiaochangjing and an in-car version of WeChat to BMW vehicles, expanding the in-car digital ecosystem.
2020
BMW summer 3 Series hotel experience
BMW’s Taiwan importer, Pan German, partnered with Regent International Hotels Group and Millennium Hotel Taichung to launch a summer hotel-and-driving experience featuring BMW 3 Series sedans and Touring models for guests at participating hotels.
2020
BMW signs battery supply agreement with Northvolt
BMW signed a €2 billion long-term procurement agreement with Northvolt; Northvolt is scheduled to begin delivering batteries to BMW in 2024.
2020
BMW unveils iX3 electric SUV
BMW unveiled the BMW iX3 electric SUV. The report said the model would start selling in late 2020.
2020
BMW China announces vehicle and motorcycle recalls
BMW (China) Automotive Trading Co. filed recall plans covering 356 imported X3 M, X4 M and Z4 cars, as well as C400GT and C400X motorcycles. The disclosed issues included potentially breakable steering tie rods, a non-compliant brake-light control program, and throttle cables that may accumulate water and freeze, affecting vehicle control. BMW said it would replace or upgrade affected parts and programs.
2020
BMW Connected app adds Apple CarKey support
BMW added support for Apple's CarKey feature to its BMW Connected app, allowing users to add a BMW digital key to the iPhone Wallet.
2020
BMW opens e-Drive production competence center in Dingolfing
BMW announced the opening of a new e-Drive production Competence Center in Dingolfing, where production was symbolically launched on July 2. The center is planned to produce up to 500,000 e-Drive modules per year.