BMW to recall 145,102 vehicles in U.S. over starter motor defect On September 30, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that BMW is recalling 145,102 vehicles in the U.S. as an overheated starter could increase the risk of a fire. The issue affects 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. The manufacturer of the engine starter was DENSO Europe B.V. of the Netherlands. BMW dealer...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

BMW iX5 Hydrogen to enter series production with Toyota’s fuel cell system On September 22, BMW announced that it is launching the all-new X5 with five drivetrain choices i.e. battery electric, plug-in hybrid, gasoline, diesel, and hydrogen fuel cell. This makes it the first BMW model to offer such a wide range. BMW’s flexible production and engineering systems allow these different technologies to be developed and built efficiently. From 202...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

BMW India launches X5 SUV facelift On August 28, 2025, BMW India launched the updated BMW X5, produced locally at its Chennai plant. The new X5 comes in both gasoline and diesel variants, with ex-showroom prices starting at INR 10.03 million (xDrive40i gasoline) and INR 10.23 million (xDrive30d diesel). The M Sport Pro trims are priced at INR 11.3 million (gasoline) and INR 11.5 million (diesel). Engine options include a 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder gas...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

BMW to build iX5, iX6, iX7 electric SUVs at Spartanburg in 2026-2028 timeframe BMW is holding firm to plans to build its first U.S.-made BEVs at the company’s Spartanburg vehicle assembly plant amid changing EV and trade conditions. New iX5 and iX7 models will be built in South Carolina as part of BMW’s USD 1.7 billion U.S. electrification investment, including USD 1 billion to upgrade the Spartanburg plant and USD 700 million for the battery...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

BMW Group India sales grew by 7% in Q1 2025 On April 3, 2025, BMW Group India announced that it delivered 3,914 cars (BMW and MINI) and 1,373 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad) between January and March 2025 (Q1), reflecting a 7% YoY growth. BMW sold 3,764 units, while MINI accounted for 150 units. Monthly sales in January, February, and March reached their highest-ever levels. In the electric vehicle (EV) segment, BMW delivered 646 BMW and MINI EVs in Q...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

BMW implements sustainable painting process at Araquari plant in Brazil On March 25, BMW Brazil announced the adoption of a new sustainable technology at its Araquari plant in Santa Catarina. The facility has replaced natural gas with a heat pump system to heat water used in one of the car body painting processes. This change uses electricity instead of fossil fuels, cutting CO2 emissions from the production process by 10%. According to plant dir...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

GlobalData blog: Shifting gears: VinFast’s leadership changes and strategic direction Founded in 2017 as a subsidiary of the Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, VinFast set ambitious goals to establish itself as a global automotive brand. The company made its international debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, unveiling the LUX A2.0 and SA2.0 – both rebadged versions of the BMW 5 Series and X5 – rather than launching them domestically in Vietna...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

IHS) in 2024. The updated test includes higher speeds (31, 37, and 43 mph) and evaluates vehicle responses to passenger cars, motorcycles, and semitrailers. Of the 30 vehicles tested, 22 received good or acceptable ratings, demonstrating strong crash prevention capabilities. Notably, the Acura ZDX, BMW X5/X6, Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Genesis GV80, Honda Prologue, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia EV9, and others earned the highest rating of "good...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13

BMW Group India sold 15,721 cars and 8,301 bikes in CY 2024 On January 7, BMW Group India announced that from January-December 2024, it sold 15,721 cars and 8,301 motorcycles, reflecting 11% growth. BMW delivered 15,012 cars, and MINI accounted for 709 units. BMW’s Q4 saw 4,958 units sold, marking the highest quarter, while December recorded 2,244 sales, a 17% increase. Its luxury class sales rose by 8% to 2,507 units, led by the BMW X7 with 1,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/08

BMW announces start of production of BMW X5 in Brazil On November 29, BMW Brazil announced the start of production of the BMW X5, the first PHEV manufactured in South America, at its Araquari plant in Santa Catarina, Brazil. The vehicle features a 313 hp inline 6-cylinder gasoline engine and a 197 hp electric motor, which together generate 489 hp and 700 Nm of torque. Its 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission integrates the electric motor, which...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

BMW Brilliance, BMW China to recall over 680,000 vehicles in total On October 18, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that BMW Brilliance Automotive Limited (BMW Brilliance) and BMW China Automotive Trading Ltd. (BMW China) recently filed a plan to recall some vehicles from March 1, 2025. BMW Brilliance will recall: -          A total of 21,945 3-series models manufactured in China between April 22, 201...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/24

BMW announces BRL 1.1 billion investment in Brazil and unveils 2 new models On October 4, during the celebration of the 10th year of production at the Araquari plant, BMW Brazil announced an investment of BRL 1.1 billion (EUR 200 million) from 2025 to 2028 to produce new models and develop global technologies through its Engineering office in Brazil. Part of the investment will be used to produce a new model at the Araquari plant. The investment ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/07

BMW recalls 720,796 vehicles in the U.S. over short circuit concerns On August 20, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that BMW is recalling 720,796 vehicles in the U.S. over concerns of a short circuit from the water pump’s electrical plug connector. "An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit," NHTSA said in documents. The recall includes various 2-, 3...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/21

BMW China, BMW Brilliance to recall over 1.35 million vehicles in total On August 16, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that BMW Brilliance Automotive Limited (BMW Brilliance) and BMW China Automotive Trading Ltd. (BMW China) recently filed a plan to recall some vehicles from the same day. BMW Brilliance will recall: -          A total of 2,026 1-series models manufactured in China between September 18...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/20

BMW X5, 2024 Lexus NX, 2024 Volvo XC90 earn top IIHS safety award On August 1, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the 2025 BMW X5, 2024 Lexus NX and 2024 Volvo XC90, all midsize luxury SUVs, qualify for the Top Safety Pick+ award due to solid performance in the updated moderate overlap front test. Introduced in 2022, the new version of the moderate overlap test emphasizes rear-seat safety with an additional dummy pos...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/03

BMW Spartanburg plant expands humanoid robot testing, training Six months after BMW signed a deal with robotics startup Figure AI, the Figure 01 bipedal humanoid robots are being tested at BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina production facility.  Figure AI and BMW signed a partnership agreement in January 2024 as Figure identified potential use cases for their general-purpose robots in automotive production and began staged roll-outs in the Sparta...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/31

Xingyu Lighting participates in ALE 2024 Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems Co., Ltd. (Xingyu Lighting) participated in the 19th Auto Lamp Industry Development Technology Forum and Shanghai International Auto Lamp Exhibition (ALE 2024). At the event, Xingyu Lighting exhibited volume products such as intelligent headlights for the AITO M9, rear combination lamps for the BMW X5, and transverse taillights for the Li L6, plus pre-developed ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/01

BMW X5 arrives in Argentina On June 18, BMW announced that its BMW X5 SAV is now available in Argentina. The vehicle arrives imported from the Spartanburg, United States plant with a 6-cylinder TwinPower gasoline engine and 48V Mild Hybrid technology with 381 hp and 540 Nm of torque. A mild hybrid system increases the power up to 12 CV and 200 Nm of torque. The SAV adopts an 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with steering wheel paddles and th...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/19

BMW announces production of BMW X5 plug-in hybrid at Araquari plant in Brazil On April 12, BMW announced the local production of the BMW X5 plug-in hybrid at the Araquari plant in Brazil will start from the last quarter of 2024. This is the first premium plug-in hybrid model built in South America. This strategy is taken by satisfying demand since in 2023 the BMW X5 was the third-best model of the entire BMW line-up in Brazil. “The BMW Group pl...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/13

BMW of North America launches BMW Charging, powered by Shell Recharge Solutions On March 13, BMW of North America announced the addition of Shell Recharge Solutions as a second eMobility provider, giving customers easy access to Shell Recharge, ChargePoint, EVgo, EVConnect, and Blink charging stations via the My BMW App.  BMW drivers can now find, access, and charge at all affiliated locations via their My BMW app, with payments for all five pro...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/14