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 Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency exchange.
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
The probe focuses on Gallego's use of campaign funds for family trips, a source told CBS News. He has denied wrongdoing.
A heat wave will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, and forecasters say temperatures will feel even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency exchange.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency exchange.
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.
The probe focuses on Gallego's use of campaign funds for family trips, a source told CBS News. He has denied wrongdoing.
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
The House voted Tuesday on an updated version of the measure after Democratic leaders opposed the original language.
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
Prince Harry's request for taxpayer-funded police protection during a visit home this summer was reportedly rejected by U.K. authorities.
After all the speculation, law enforcement sources are revealing new information about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding events this holiday weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Crews were seen unloading covered equipment from trucks into Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, fueling rumors that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could be holding their wedding there this weekend.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Music streaming service Tidal has launched a new policy that will flag any music detected as being fully-generated by AI. Tony Gervino, executive vice president and editor-in-chief of Tidal, joins CBS News to discuss.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
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.
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
The man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., is back in court today. CBS News crime and public safety unit's senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more on the case.
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Four men are accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from ATMs in Connecticut, in a "jackpotting scheme," authorities said.
Officials say a bomb went off at a residential building in Monaco, leaving at least three people injured, including a Ukrainian businessman. Chris Livesay reports.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
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.
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
After big wins for Democratic insurgent candidates in New York City primaries this month, questions about the party's future are taking focus in Colorado on Tuesday. Nick Coltrain, a politics reporter for The Denver Post, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean was back on Capitol Hill Tuesday, where he announced his four-month, previously unexplained absence from Congress was due to depression. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Democratic socialists are facing a test of power out west in the primary race for Colorado's First Congressional District. Ashik Siddique, Democratic Socialists of America co-chair, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed a more than 100-year-old principle that if you're born in the U.S., you're an American citizen. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Jessica Levinson have more.