Chinese company buys European flying car technology: report
A technology behind a European designed flying car, known as AirCar, has been purchased by a Chinese firm called Hebei Jianxin Flying Car Technology Company for an undisclosed fee.
Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate, study says
A new study by LendingTree found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while Ram drivers were in the most auto incidents.
BMW issues 'do not drive' warning for older models with recalled airbags that may explode
BMW has issued a "Do Not Drive" order for 90,000 of its 2000-2006 model vehicles due to defective Takata-made airbags that may explode during an accident.
Ford to drop AM radios from most new vehicles in 2024
Ford Motor Co. says it is “transitioning from AM radio for most new and updated 2024 models," joining other automakers in dropping the feature.
Stellantis, BMW in talks with Panasonic over new EV battery plants
Car and battery makers are spending tens of billions of dollars to build capacity for EV batteries and making choices on technology now that could shape the future of the industry.
BMW sales recover in fourth quarter as supply chain issues ease
Full-year deliveries were down 4.8%, with Europe and China hardest hit by supply chain troubles that curbed output, particularly in the first half of the year.
Redwood Materials joins electric vehicle, battery trek to South Carolina
Redwood said it will build a $3.5 billion battery materials campus in Ridgefield that will recycle, refine and remanufacture cathode and anode materials.
BMW accelerating South Carolina electric vehicle production with $1.7B investment
BMW, the largest exporter of cars from the US, will overhaul its existing South Carolina manufacturing plant in Greer and build a new electric vehicle battery plant in Woodruff
BMW to test long-range battery made by Michigan-based startup in its electric SUV
BMW is partnering with Michigan-based startup Our Next Energy to test a long-range battery in the German automaker's iX electric SUVs.
Russia war could further escalate auto prices and shortages
A low supply of electrical wiring due to Russia's war on Ukraine had crippled some vehicle production.
BMW recalls over 917,000 vehicles due to engine fire risk
The recall covers select 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, X3 SAV AND X5 SAV vehicles between the 2006 and 2013 model years, according to documents posted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website on March 2.
BMW suspending vehicle exports to Russia
German carmaker BMW joins other corporations in getting tough against Russia.
BMW's South Carolina factory set a production record in 2021 despite chip shortage
BMW set a production record of 433,810 vehicles at its Spartanburg, S.C., factory in 2021. The facility is the automaker's largest in the world.
Change your car's color with an app: BMW unveils color-changing car
German carmaker BMW has unveiled the world's first "color-changing" car at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
BMW CEO expects chip supply to remain tight for another 6-12 months
BMW expects supply chains to remain tight well into 2022, Chief Executive Oliver Zipse said on Monday, squashing hopes that a painful shortage of crucial semiconductors will end soon.
Will hands-free driving tempt motorists to take their eyes off the road?
Automakers are starting to sell cars with automated steering and speed control to ease what they say is the tedium of driving.
China opens auto show under anti-disease controls
Ford, Nissan and BMW unveiled electric models with more range for China on Saturday as the Beijing auto show opened under anti-virus controls that included holding news conferences by international video link.
BMW fined $18M for inflating monthly US sales figures
The actions helped BMW maintain a leading retail sales position among other luxury automaker
Rolls-Royce cruises to new sales record with help of Cullinan SUV
“This performance is of an altogether different magnitude," Rolls-Royce CEO said.