BMW Recalling 200,000 Ultimate Driving Machines For Defective Air Bag Deployment Concerns

Posted by Admin on August 16, 2008

This just goes to show whether you own a Bentley, Ferrari, or BMW, everyone has problems. We have just received word that Bavarian Car Maker BMW is officially recalling 200,000 vehicles over concerns that the front passenger air bag might not deploy in a crash.

The German automaker says the recall includes all models of the 2006 3 Series, the 2004-2006 5 Series, and the 2004-2006 X3 compact sport utility vehicle.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on their website Wednesday that small cracks could possibly develop in the seat detection mat that could lead to the front passenger air bags to be deactivated.

But that’s not all…

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2009 BMW 555i Spotted In California?

Posted by Admin on May 28, 2008

Attentive AutoAlerts reader John was doing his standard errands when he spotted something slightly off about this new BMW 5-Series parked in Long Beach, California. The badging indicates that this is a 555i BMW.

Those who have been following the latest trend from the company know the current rumor is BMW’s aging E60 is supposed to be getting a version of the 4.4L, twin-turbo N64 V8 good for about 400 horsepower and 450 ft.-lbs. of torque.

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New Spy Photos of The Next Generation BMW 5 Series

Posted by Admin on May 25, 2008

The fellows at CarMagazine UK bring some nice spy shots to the bimmer fans of the world. Recently, the new 2009 BMW 5 Series has been spotted doing some laps around the Nurburgring track.
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