China will recall: -          A total of 11,851, 4,449, and 24,390 imported 3-, 4-, and 5-series models, respectively. -          A total of 6,052, 34,736, 3,177, 85,641, and 15,571 imported X1, X3, X4, X5, and X6 models, respectively. -          A total of 2,504 imported Z4 models. The aforementioned vehicles have poor electric cooling pump sealing due to plug dislocation and structural design issues, which could cause...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/24

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-, 4-, and 5-series passenger cars, the BMW Z4 sportscar, and X1, X3, X4, and X5 crossovers from 2012 to 2018. The water pump and plug connectors were supplied by Pierburg Pump Technology GmbH, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/21

Magna Steyr faces uncertainty due to loss of production at Graz plant, Austria In its Q2 2024 results, Magna International reported that its vehicle assembly operations in Graz, Austria, are facing uncertainties, due to the planned end of production for several vehicles, including the Fisker Ocean, Jaguar E-Pace, Jaguar I-Pace, BMW Z4, Toyota Supra, and INEOS's decision to cancel the Fusilier program. The company believes that European Union tar...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/05

BMW India, launches Z4 M40i Roadster in India for INR 8.9 million On May 25, BMW India launched the Z4 M40i Roadster as a completely built-up unit (CBU) for INR 8.9 million. It comes with a third-generation, three-liter six-cylinder in-line engine that produces an output of 250 kW and a maximum torque of 500 Nm at 1,600 – 4,500 rpm. It comes with an 8-speed Steptronic sport transmission and car can accelerate from 0 -100 km/hr in just 4.5 secon...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/25

BMW stops production in Graz due to situation in Ukraine On March 14, multiple sources in Europe reported that BMW suspended the production of Z4 roadsters (G29) and 5-Series sedans (G30) at its plant in Graz, Austria.The production will be stopped from March 14 to 28 due to a shortage of components, especially wiring harnesses supplied from Ukraine.Other plants that produce the 5-Series models and are less dependent on Ukraine suppliers, continu...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/15

BMW recalls 917,000 vehicles in U.S. over engine fire risk, many for third time On March 9, BMW announced it is recalling more than 917,000 older cars and SUVs in the U.S. — most for a third time — to fix a problem that can cause engine compartment fires.The recall covers many 3 Series, 5 Series, 1 Series, X5, X3, and Z4 vehicles from model years 2006-2013. Documents posted by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sa...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/12

leading issue with seat quality was that their seats have insufficient range of adjustment. Chevy and BMW had multiple award-winning vehicles for 2020. Magna lead the study taking top position in three categories: Mass Market SUV (Chevrolet Equinox with 4.2 problems per 100 seats), Luxury Car (BMW Z4 with 4.5 problems), and Luxury SUV (BMW X6 with 3.0 problems. Lear took the top position in two categories: Mass Market Compact Car (Chevrolet Soni...

News  Updated at: 2020/08/20

on) technology was released in May 2020 while the next generation of Digital Key using Ultra Wideband technology is already well underway. BMW is excited to announce the availability of Digital Key for iPhone in 45 countries for a broad range of models: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, X5, X6, X7, X5M, X6M and Z4 if manufactured after July 1st 2020. Compatible iPhone models will be the iPhone XR, iPhone XS or newer models and Apple Watch Series 5 or newer. (...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/23

Euro NCAP releases safety ratings for seven car models On September 4, Euro NCAP informed that seven car models earn safety accolades in latest round of Euro NCAP testing. Mercedes-Benz’s first electric off-road, the EQC, and their second generation CLA; Skoda’s high-riding Kamiq; the fourth generation SsangYong Korando; BMW’s latest Z4 and the new Audi A1.  In addition, the Ford Focus, already tested in 2018, has been reassessed following...

News  Updated at: 2019/09/06

e globally debuting Audi Q2L e-tron compact electric SUV, e-tron electric SUV, and Q3 compact SUV at the show. Benz debuted the GLE SUV for Chinese markets and showcased the EQC electric SUV produced in China. BMW debuted the all-new long-wheelbase version of the 3-series and debuted of the all-new Z4 for Asian markets. Dongfeng Renault globally debuted the Renault City K-ZE mass-produced EV. Dongfeng Peugeot showcased the all-new 508L PHEV.Model...

News  Updated at: 2019/04/30

BMW India launches all-new BMW Z4 Roadster On April 8, BMW India announced the launch of BMW Z4 Roadster. The all-new BMW Z4 Roadster is available at all BMW dealerships across India as a Completely Built-Up Unit (CBU) model. The all-new BMW Z4 Roadster is available with a choice of two engine variants – the BMW Z4 sDrive20i and the BMW M Performance model, the BMW Z4 M40i. The two-litre inline four-cylinder petrol engine of the all-new BMW Z4...

News  Updated at: 2019/04/08

ing its complete vehicle engineering and manufacturing expertise based on selected use cases and project examples. In addition to providing engineering services to a variety of automakers, Magna is currently manufacturing the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Jaguar I-PACE, Jaguar E-PACE, BMW 5-Series and BMW Z4 as well as a new asian sportscar at its Graz, Austria location. Magna press release...

News  Updated at: 2019/03/06

The BMW Z4 is coming off the Magna Steyr assembly lines in Austria On November 21, Invest Austria informed that the BMW Z4 is coming off the Magna Steyr assembly lines in Graz, Austria. Alongside the BMW 5 Series cars, the BMW Z4 represents the second BMW vehicle to be manufactured in Austria. From 2010 to 2016, Magna produced numerous mini-models in the Styrian capital, and the BMW 5 Series has been leaving the assembly lines in Graz since 201...

News  Updated at: 2018/11/22

re of the seventh-generation sports sedan is the highlight of the Mondial de l’Automobile 2018 show in Paris. And it will celebrate its global debut alongside an array of other new models at the press conference. The Mondial de l’Automobile 2018 is also hosting the show premieres of the new BMW Z4 and new BMW 8 Series Coupe, and the world premieres of the fourth-generation BMW X5 and new BMW M5 Competition. BMW Press Release...

News  Updated at: 2018/09/27

, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Brazil, Japan next March, with China?being added to the list in May 2019.The Intelligent Personal Assistant will be available to order for the new BMW 3 Series from November 2018 and will be included for three years. From March 2019, the new BMW X5, Z4 and 8 Series models fitted with the BMW Operating System 7.0 will be able to install the full version of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant by ...

News  Updated at: 2018/09/07

BMW premieres all-new BMW Z4 in Pebble Beach, California On August 23, BMW unveiled the all-new 2019 BMW Z4 M40i First Edition.Vertically stacked headlights, kidney grille sporting a mesh design, a long clamshell hood stretching over the front wheels, large air breathes on the front wheel arches and the distinctive spoiler integrated into the rear lid contribute towards the look of the new BMW Z4. Adaptive LED headlights and BMW’s head-up displ...

News  Updated at: 2018/08/28

Magna to Produce the New Z4 for the BMW Group On June 5, Magna informed that it will produce the New Z4 for the BMW Group from contract vehicle manufacturing line-up in Graz, Austria. Production is scheduled to begin at the end of 2018. BMW Z4 marks the fifth vehicle nameplate Magna is producing in Graz, Austria, for customers.  This business further strengthens Magna's position as the world's leading brand-independent vehicle contract manufact...

News  Updated at: 2018/06/06

Toyota reintroduces Supra at Geneva Motor Show On March 6, Toyota reintroduced its Supra model at the Geneva Motor Show in the form of a racing concept.After a 16-year hiatus, the new Supra will go on sale in the first half of 2019.The new Supra is the result of a six-year long technology-sharing agreement with BMW AG, whose Z4 convertible shares the same chassis and main components. The Z4 debuted in August 2017 and will go on sale later in 2018...

News  Updated at: 2018/03/09

BMW unveils concept models at Guangzhou Motor Show On November 17 BMW unveiled several models at the Guangzhou Motor Show. Models unveiled for the first time in China included the all-new BMW 5 series plug-in electric hybrid, all-new BMW i3 mid-range, BMW Z4 concept, and all-new BMW M5. The BMW Z4 concept vehicle will be developed by BMW and Toyota, and a mass production version will be launched in 2018.In addition, BMW also unveiled the BMW 6 se...

News  Updated at: 2017/11/22

BMW recalls 1.4 million vehicles for fire risk in U.S. BMW is recalling more than 1.4 million cars and SUVs in two U.S. recalls due to the risk of fires under the hood.The largest recall includes over 740,000 1-, 3- and 5-Series cars, the Z4 sports car, and X3 and X5 SUVs primarily from 2007 through 2011.Also included is the 2008-2011 128i.Documents from the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Agency (NHTSA) show that a heater for the po...

News  Updated at: 2017/11/04