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An engine starter issue has led to a new safety recall affecting several BMW models along with the Toyota GR Supra . Nearly 200,000 vehicles are involved in the U.S. and another 17,766 in Canada. Following an investigation that began in July 2024, it was discovered that, in some cases, …

The quality of seats found in new vehicles has declined slightly this year compared to 2024, according to a new study by J.D. Power which is based on responses from more than 90,000 American consumers who purchased or leased a 2025 model. The most frequently cited seat problems are seat …

A number of popular models from German automaker BMW have just been hit with a recall due to a fire risk. Over 78,000 units are affected in Canada alone. We’re talking about the 2014-2016 2 Series and 4 Series , 2012-2016 3 Series , 5 Series and Z4 , 2012-2015 …

Quick question: what’s the No.1 thing that’s missing on the BMW Z4 ? Forget about storage capacity or customization options. The answer is obviously a manual transmission. Making matters worse is that its top competitor, the Porsche 718 Boxster , offers one. Well, we’re happy to report that things will …

BMW is announcing a recall on more than one million vehicles around the world due to a potentially faulty positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater that could overheat and result in a fire. Similar recall campaigns were conducted in 2017 and 2019, once again affecting over a million BMWs globally.

Faced with a lack of chips that are oh-so-important for a plethora of electronic systems, many automakers have to make tough choices including sacrificing some vehicle functionalities. For instance, GM opted to build Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups without variable-displacement technology that helps reduce fuel consumption, and the 2022 …

BMW North America is recalling several BMW models as well as the Toyota GR Supra due to a problem with the engine management system. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a software glitch could cause the loss of braking assist at startup, meaning drivers won't have …

While the BMW Concept 4 and Vision iNEXT are modern inspirations for the German automaker’s new design language, two older vehicles—which up to this day had never been seen before—may be at the source of what we now find in the BMW lineup. A new video posted by BMW Group …

Chevrolet and BMW top J.D. Power’s 2020 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study released a few days ago. Surprised? The former leads all mainstream car brands with four award-winning vehicles. The Sonic, Impala and Equinox are segment winners, while the Silverado is among the three best pickups/vans. On the luxury side, …

We talked a lot about the new generation of the Z4, which was officially unveiled in Pebble Beach, California, last month. It will once again rival the Audi TT , the Mercedes-Benz SLC and the Porsche 718 Boxster . The M40i First Edition was presented which, for the moment, will …