BMW recalling more than 196,000 cars in U.S. over potential fire risk
Tens of thousands of BMW vehicles, and some Toyotas, are being recalled due to an engine starter relay that can corrode, increasing the risk of a fire.
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Tens of thousands of BMW vehicles, and some Toyotas, are being recalled due to an engine starter relay that can corrode, increasing the risk of a fire.
There's a new recall linked to Takata air bags. At least one driver has been killed. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
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.
Seven of the world's biggest car manufacturers are allying to develop a network of 30,000 high-powered charging systems.
More businesses are turning to subscription plans to get monthly revenue from consumers. One observer calls it "microtransaction hell."
Pelosi orders House committee chairs to draw up articles of impeachment; Exhibit shows a new side to civil rights icon Rosa Parks.
Germany has been a frequent target of President Trump's tweets. The president says the U.S. has a massive trade deficit with Germany. David Begnaud reports from a county in South Carolina where the view is different.
In April, BMW launched a car-sharing program in Seattle with plans to expand it to three more U.S. cities this year. GM and Daimler are also experimenting with their own versions, which is creating new questions for the industry and drivers. Tim Stevens, editor-in-chief of CNET's auto site Roadshow, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the evolving car-sharing industry.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 280,000 C-class cars because the rear lights can fail. And BMW is recalling more than 156,000 cars and SUVs because the engines can lose power or stall. It covers multiple models from 2010 to 2012. Jill Wagner has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.
The carmaker plans to direct a hefty sum to its South Carolina plant, which produced almost 300,000 vehicles last year alone. Alexis Christoforus has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.
Precision is key in many Olympic sports, and the American bobsled team has enlisted the help of engineers from BMW to redesign their bobsled and bobsledding uniforms so that they weigh less and move faster. Vinita Nair reports.
Leading into the the Olympics in Sochi, the U.S. two-man bobsled, luge and skeleton teams worked with world-renowned engineers to overhaul their equipment, hoping the high-tech tune ups will help snap long losing streaks. Danielle Elliot reports.
A new air bag defect has been found in 1.4 million BMW 3-Series cars. BMW says some owners should stop driving them.
He was apparently so upset that he deliberately pushed the luxury vehicle into a canal
But electric car maker isn't the only U.S. auto manufacturer to get low marks in annual driver survey
A Texas boy took his mom's new BMW on a joyride to his girlfriend's house. His livid mother went on a car chase to find him, and the ordeal was caught on camera.
"RIP to my brother," the 14-year-old's older sister wrote as she live-tweeted the car chase
Authorities are executing a search warrant at the New Jersey home of Kate McClure and Mark D'Amico, the couple accused of defrauding a homeless man after raising $400,000
The ban will impact about 20,000 luxury vehicles that may be at higher risk for catching fire while on the road
That's what a German magazine is reporting, but that country's carmakers are deeply embedded in the U.S.
The chief who steered the company through the diesel scandal will be replaced by VW brand head Herbert Diess
The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard."
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is appearing to crumble as U.S. forces struck Iran again Wednesday after President Trump pledged Tehran will "pay the price" for not accepting a deal.
The vice president said President Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest" as the relationship with Israel is tested over the Iran war.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
ICE has extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened process that has now been scrapped.
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
President Trump has offered timelines of days and weeks for the Iran war, but a solution remains elusive.
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
Splashy initial public offerings often skyrocket early on, only to return to earth with a thud, Wall Street analysts say.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
ICE has extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened process that has now been scrapped.
President Trump has offered timelines of days and weeks for the Iran war, but a solution remains elusive.
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
Splashy initial public offerings often skyrocket early on, only to return to earth with a thud, Wall Street analysts say.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
The recall affects certain Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Acura MDX vehicles sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard."
The vice president said President Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest" as the relationship with Israel is tested over the Iran war.
ICE has extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened process that has now been scrapped.
President Trump has offered timelines of days and weeks for the Iran war, but a solution remains elusive.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard."
The vice president said President Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest" as the relationship with Israel is tested over the Iran war.
President Trump has offered timelines of days and weeks for the Iran war, but a solution remains elusive.
A growing number of Europeans see the U.S. as a rival or an adversary, especially in Denmark, France, Spain and Switzerland, according to the poll.
The U.S. Embassy said Americans traveling to Mexico for the World Cup should look at advisories for the region they will be visiting.
Musician G Flip first rose to fame in Australia but has become a global star since their song "Bed of Fire" appeared in the series "Off Campus." They speak to "CBS Mornings" about how the song's popularity has impacted their music, family support and advice for young artists.
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.
Pope Leo XIV met with music superstar Bad Bunny in Spain as the pontiff continues his multi-city tour. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Bettors have wagered millions of dollars on platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi as rumors swirl surrounding the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Hollywood stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Rachel Dratch took to the stage this Broadway season. CBS News' Taylor Masi spoke with some of the stars at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
Last week, Anthropic, valued at almost a trillion dollars, filed to go public. Yesterday, its chief rival OpenAI confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Later this week, SpaceX is set to go public in what could be the largest IPO ever. Jon Krohn, the co-founder and CEO of Y Carrot, joins CBS News to discuss.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
Apple is rolling out an update with new parental controls to help navigate screen time and keep kids safe. Jo Ling Kent explains the changes.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill Wednesday before testifying for members of the House Oversight Committee about his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
The release of the Epstein files triggered a "freakout" inside the White House for President Trump's top advisers, a new report from The New York Times shows. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
An Air Canada pilot is accused of flying 900 flights over 17 years without a proper license. The man used false documents after being promoted to captain in 2009 until his retirement last year, authorities said. He did have a valid commercial pilot license, but never got the license required to act as a captain.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is expected to testify before members of the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door interview to discuss his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
A jury in Texas found 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in a fatal stabbing of a fellow high school athlete. Jonah Kaplan reports.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan is back home after the U.S. denied him entry citing "vetting concerns." CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
The U.S. launched another round of strikes against Iran in response to its "continued aggression," CENTCOM said on Wednesday evening. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Natalie Brand have the latest.
A cross was set on fire Tuesday afternoon in Chicago's Grant Park, shocking people who saw it. Police are investigating, but no arrests have been made. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Inflation surged again in May due to high energy costs and supply constraints worsened by the Iran war. Madison Mills, a senior reporter at Axios, joins to discuss.
Vice President JD Vance said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong," but has ultimately "been a good partner" to the U.S. "We're gonna keep on working together. But where interests diverge, the United States is gonna pursue the best interests of our nation, and that's how it's gonna be," Vance told Robert Costa in an interview airing Sunday.