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BMW recalling more than 390K vehicles due to faulty airbags that can explode
If the inflator explodes, it may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants of a vehicle, resulting in serious injury or death, the NHTSA said.
LI man awarded nearly $2M after having part of his thumb chopped off by his BMW's 'soft close' door
A Brooklyn jury ruled in favor of a man who had part of his thumb chopped off by the motorized so-called “soft close” door of his dream car in 2016...
Auto leaders' venture company picks North Carolina global headquarters
A venture company founded by seven of the world’s largest automakers will make North Carolina its global headquarters, backed by more than $3 million in taxpayer subsidy as potential reimbursement.
Chinese company buys BMW-powered flying car technology that allows vehicles to reach 8,200 feet
The technology behind a BMW-powered European flying car has been purchased by a Chinese company, according to a report.
Nissan to export China-developed EVs to global markets
Nissan Motor said on Sunday it would sell China-developed electric vehicles globally as it struck a deal with the country's top university to leverage local resources to accelerate research and...
20-year-old woman driving BMW drunk in NYC critically injures pedestrian
Crystal DeJesus was driving a 2010 BMW 328a west on Halsey Street near Tompkins Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant minutes before midnight when she plowed into a 19-year-old woman walking in the...
Video captures frightening moment armed thugs ambush wealthy investor in his driveway
Dallas, Texas, investor Mark Gardner was followed home by a gang of armed thugs who tried to rob him at gunpoint outside his home on Tuesday, but he managed to...
Greenpeace disrupts Munich car show as German chancellor calls protests 'irritating'
The chancellor's tour of Munich's IAA car show was interrupted twice by protesters climbing on top of cars at the BMW and Mercedes-Benz stands, holding signs saying "The party is over" in German...
Mercedes-Benz chief says Europe likely won't be ready for all-electric sales by 2030
Mercedes-Benz does not expect its sales in Europe to be all-electric by 2030 but will have its line-up ready, Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius said in an interview at the Munich...
Major automakers launching electric vehicle charging network to challenge Tesla
The dramatic move is intended to speed the adoption of electric vehicles, allaying fears that chargers won’t be available for long distance travel.
NYPD fired shots at BMW that tried to mow down cops near Goethals Bridge
A police officer opened fire on a black BMW before it got onto the Goethals Bridge and fled into New Jersey.
Coast Guard called to rescue BMW floating out to sea
A BMW driver has been told by coastguards — somewhat amusingly — that he “can’t park there” after footage went viral of his car waterlogged and floating out to sea.
BMW puts 'do not drive' warning on 90,000 vehicles with defective airbags
BMW put a "do not drive" alert on 90,000 sedans and SUVs on Friday, notifying owners that the vehicles have potentially dangerous Takata airbags.
I interviewed for a car dealership job — in a race car going 110 mph
"I feel I'm going to throw up," one queasy job candidate complained.
Unlicensed 16-year-old was driving BMW that killed Yonkers cop
The victim of the deadly multi-vehicle collision was identified Friday as Sgt. Frank Gualdino, a 24-year veteran of the Yonkers Police Department.
Mercedes to charge electric car drivers $1,200 a year to drive fast
The move comes just months after BMW sparked outrage over trying to charge a yearly fee for heated seats, marking what could be the onset of a motor industry trend...
Armed crew robs man of BMW at gunpoint in Midtown, go on joyride: cops
The man was standing next to his late-model car at 45th Street and Lexington Avenue – steps from Grand Central Terminal – when two or three guys approached him and...
New Jersey pols float car subscriptions ban amid BMW 'heated seats' outrage
New Jersey lawmakers want to ban automakers from charging subscription fees for built-in car features -- just months after BMW's move to charge a monthly fee for heated seats sparked...
National Name Your Car Day: what car are you based on your zodiac sign?
Autophiles and sentimental gear heads rejoice, our love of wheels and metal is anointed every year on October 2 with the arrival of National Name Your Car Day. In honor...
Nickel-and-diming: Auto makers rev up charges for 'basic' car features
Motorists are increasingly being forced to pay tacked-on fees and even sign up for pricey subscriptions to get basic features on their cars -- and auto giants are telling investors...