BMW Sales Are Falling Hard In China
BMW deliveries to customers in China dropped by 29.8% in the third quarter of the year. Through September, BMW is down 13.1%.
BMW deliveries to customers in China dropped by 29.8% in the third quarter of the year. Through September, BMW is down 13.1%.
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BMW has issued a recall for over 11,000 vehicles from the 2023-2024 lineup due to a malfunction in the integrated brake system. This issue can lead to a loss of power brake assist and affect the ABS and DSC, increasing the risk of accidents. BMW will replace the faulty parts free of charge, with interim notices expected by November 2024.
BMW has officially confirmed that the Skytop Concept will enter production with a limited run of just 50 units. Announced by Adrian van Hooydonk at the House of BMW in Milan, this exclusive model combines cutting-edge design with high-performance dynamics. Although pricing is not yet finalized, sources estimate it will start at 500,000 euros. However, U.S. buyers might be out of luck, as the Skytop is unlikely to be sold through traditional channels.
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With 1,583,485 cars delivered through September 2024, BMW's sales are 2.3% lower than they were in the first nine months of 2023.
The Series II update for the Rolls-Royce Ghost has redesigned headlights, Spectre-like taillights, and some updates inside the lavish cabin.
BMW has issued a recall affecting 982 units across its 2024-2025 5 Series, i5, and 7 Series models due to a potential steering spindle defect. Affected vehicles may experience a sudden increase in steering effort, raising the risk of a crash. BMW will replace the steering spindle’s double universal joint free of charge, with owner notifications starting on November 15, 2024. Find out if your vehicle is impacted and what steps to take next.
Nissan has joined ChargeScape, a joint venture with BMW, Ford, and Honda focused on integrating electric vehicles into the power grid. The partnership aims to optimize energy flow and provide EV drivers with financial incentives through managed charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities. With its extensive experience in bidirectional charging, Nissan is set to expand ChargeScape’s impact across North America.
BMW Group Plant Araquari commenced production in October 2014. A decade later, over 100,000 cars have been manufactured.
The high-performance John Cooper Works versions of the electric MINI Cooper and Aceman will be displayed at the 2024 Paris Motor Show.
By the end of 2024, MINI will deliver 200 Cooper SEs to PwC Belgium to replace the company's diesel cars and cut 400 tons of CO2 annually.