BMW recalls more than 720,000 cars because electric water pump issue
Improper installation of electrical component in affected cars could expose it to water, raising risk of "thermal event," the recall states.
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Improper installation of electrical component in affected cars could expose it to water, raising risk of "thermal event," the recall states.
It is the second recent recall for BMW, which earlier this month recalled nearly 400,000 vehicles over potentially dangerous airbags.
BMW says faulty airbags on some vehicles could rupture in a crash, spraying the driver and passengers with metal fragments.
General Motors projects subscription fees to bring in as much as $25 billion a year by 2030.
The Dodge muscle car topped the HLDI's list of top 20 most frequently stolen cars, beating out Kia thefts, despite viral trend.
It's really two recalls: one involving cars and another involving SUVs.
More than 85,000 SUVs are included in the recall.
The companies say the system will be used by automakers worldwide to run self-driving vehicles.
The company recalled about 21,000 of the vehicles last year. It decided to expand the recall after getting more warranty claims.
Takata inflators can explode with too much force and spew shrapnel into drivers and passengers.
BMW says it doesn't know of any crashes or injuries from the problem.
The recalls are being phased in during the next two years.
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"The companies should be willing to step up and take responsibility for their products," said Mark Rechtin, the magazine's cars content team leader.
Nissan and BMW are recalling more than 94,000 vehicles because the fuel pumps can fail and cause stalling.
BMW has agreed to demands from the government to replace driver's-side air bags across the entire U.S.
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U.S. safety regulators are ordering Japanese auto supplier Takata Corp. to provide more information about air bags that can explode and shoot shrapnel toward drivers and passengers.
So far, more than 12 million vehicles worldwide with air bags made by Japanese parts supplier Takata Corp. have been recalled for the problem.
The inflator mechanisms in the air bags can rupture, causing metal fragments to fly out when the bags are deployed in crashes.
A defect in the devices can possibly kill or injure the driver or passengers.
Plug-In 2014, the premiere electric vehicle conference in the nation, began on Monday at the San Jose Convention Center with those in attendance discussing and debating the future of plug-in cars.
BMW is expanding a recall of its most popular models to fix a growing air bag problem that is hitting much of the auto industry.
The recall covers 76,200 vehicles sold in the U.S.
BMW is recalling more than 134,000 5-Series cars in the U.S. because the rear lights can fail.
Michigan officials will announce Friday afternoon arrests that have been made in connection to an international human trafficking ring in Metro Detroit.
Vania Herrera Valdes, 21, is charged with second-degree home invasion and resisting and obstructing police
The public's deep frustration with the health insurance industry is coming to the surface online after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A faulty hydraulic control unit on the trucks could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Michigan officials will announce Friday afternoon arrests that have been made in connection to an international human trafficking ring in Metro Detroit.
The dealership is accused of falsifying documentation to misrepresent a used vehicle as a new one.
The Detroit Lions finished Thursday's game with their 11th straight win.
Vania Herrera Valdes, 21, is charged with second-degree home invasion and resisting and obstructing police
The public's deep frustration with the health insurance industry is coming to the surface online after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
As we prepare for the winter season, getting your car ready for its quick or long trek can make all the difference.
The dealership is accused of falsifying documentation to misrepresent a used vehicle as a new one.
Company officials say a board committee is leading the search for a new CEO, and that the search is expected to be completed within the first half of 2025.
General Motors has reached an agreement to sell its stake in a nearly completed electric vehicle battery plant in Lansing, Michigan.
A Stellantis joint venture with Samsung SDI has won a commitment from the U.S. Energy Department for up to a $7.54 billion loan to help build two electric vehicle battery plants in Kokomo, Indiana.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
It was cold outside, but that didn't stop over 5,000 people from coming to Greenfield Village on Thursday to celebrate the holiday spirit.
The annual tradition is one of the hottest tickets in town during the holidays and features live musical performances, horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday vignettes, artisan demonstrations, Model T rides and a fireworks finale.
Taylor Swift is Spotify's most-streamed artist for the second year in a row, as she once again dominated Spotify Wrapped in 2024.
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
A faulty hydraulic control unit on the trucks could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail.
An appeals court judge wrote that the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok "survive[s] constitutional scrutiny."
The labor market rebounded last month after taking a hit in October from hurricanes and labor disputes.
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
President Biden is weighing giving preemptive pardons to perceived enemies of President-elect Donald Trump to shield them from possible "retribution."
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
At the end of 2025, Michigan Medicine will discontinue the University of Michigan Health Plan.
Pontiac General Hospital has filed for bankruptcy days after announcing the loss of Medicare funding and announcing over 240 layoffs.
Josh Norris scored his second goal of the game with 41.6 seconds remaining to give the Ottawa Senators a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
The Detroit Lions finished Thursday's game with their 11th straight win.
Manuel is the university's 12th athletic director and manages 29 teams and more than 900 student-athletes.
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold is a Florida native who is not used to Michigan's cold weather, and he wasted no time sharing his reaction to his first snow.
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Comedian Red Grant will perform at One Mike Detroit Dec. 6-8.
The Detroit Lions took on the Green Bay Packers Thursday night and Lions fans made sure they had a good seat whether at the stadium or at a watch party.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, urged the committee to keep the report secret, arguing that a former member is beyond the panel's jurisdiction and it would set a "terrible precedent."
The words "delay," "deny" and possibly "depose" appeared on shell casings and bullets recovered from the scene of the shooting in New York City, according to New York City Police Department officials.
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday.