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BMW gets 5-month extension on Takata airbag recall

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives BMW of North America a 5-month extension to complete airbag repairs on some of its vehicles. NHTSA says BMW now has until May 31, 2020, to replace all…

Android Apps integration coming to BMW and MINI cars

Android Apps integration coming to BMW and MINI cars

BMW Group announces that the first BMW Apps integrations for Android devices will be iHeartRadio, Spotify, and Pandora – three of the most popular music streaming services. Drivers of the new 2016 BMW 7 Series…

BMW prepares a financial aid package to help U.S. dealers affected by Takata airbags recall

BMW might be planning an Uber rival in Germany

BMW might be planning an Uber rival in Germany

BMW board member Peter Schwarzenbauer told Germany’s Spiegel Online that he could envisage expanding its DriveNow car-sharing operation to include a ride-sharing element which will compete with the likes of Uber and Lyft. Schwarzenbauer didn’t…

BMW CEO says "cars will become personal companions"

BMW CEO says “cars will become personal companions”

This week’s spotlight fell on BMW’s 100th birthday celebration and on the new and highly visionary BMW VISION NEXT 100 concept. The exciting design and tech-driven project aims to show the future of mobility and…

Ian Robertson talks changes to BMW's sales strategy

Ian Robertson talks changes to BMW’s sales strategy

During a recent interview with Automotive News Europe, Ian Roberston, head of sales and marketing for BMW,  spoke about the many changes BMW is looking to make to improve customer satisfaction and make buying BMWs far…