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BMW has engine problems

Again, BMW is having problems with a potential engine fire, which is the third time in the past 5 years. Due to this problem, the German car manufacturer BMW has to recall over a million vehicles.

NHTSA warned about this problem, while the German manufacturer announced that they are currently working on a solution that can be expected in a few months. BMW has warned drivers, if they smell smoke, to turn off the engine and go to safety.

This problem applies to vehicles manufactured from 2006 to 2013, which includes Series 3, 5, 1, X5, X3 and Z4 cars. All BMW owners can check to see if their cars are affected at https://www.nhtsa.gov/.

According to a BMW report, the fire could have been caused by the heater for the positive crankcase ventilation valve. So far, there have been less than ten fires, none of which have caused an accident or injury.

In 2017 and 2019, BMW recalled 740,000 and 184,000 vehicles in the US.

Source: ABC, BMW

News, Tuning

BMW M8 Competition with 775 hp

Three years ago, BMW introduced the M8 Competition as the best of its offering. It is a very powerful car with a V8 engine and 625 hp. However, the German tuner Wheelsandmore thinks they can make it even better.

The car received a special equipment kit, which brings a handcrafted stainless steel exhaust system with flap control, adjustable stainless steel coilover suspension on the front and rear axles, 20 inch and 21 inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, KW springs that lower the car by 25 mm and adjustable KW V4 shock absorbers.

When it comes to powertrain, the tuner offers several options. Stage 1 brings software optimization with modified maps, which offers 720 hp (530 KW) and 656 lb-ft (890 Nm) of torque. Stage 2 brings software optimization with modified maps, which offers 775 hp (570 KW) and 671 lb-ft (910 Nm) of torque.

The tuner also offers a performance increase with tuning box for the new BMW M8 models, which delivers 690 HP (507 kW) and 656 lb-ft (890 Nm) of torque.

The base BMW M8 Competition is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 engine with a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 625 hp (460 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (306 km / h).

These are the prices of the upgrade:

  • KW coil springs cost EUR 1,092;
  • stainless steel coilover suspension EUR 5,767;
  • 20 inch forged rims with central locking adapter system EUR 19,700;
  • 21 inch 6SPORZ² rims EUR 12,089;
  • 20 and 21 inch FIWE rims EUR 14,530;
  • Stage 1 increase in power EUR 2,499;
  • Stage 2 increase in power EUR 7,500;
  • tuning box EUR 3,450;
  • exhaust system EUR 5,380.
    All prices include 19% VAT.

Source: Wheelsandmore

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BMW suspends operations in Russia

BMW suspends operations in Russia. The news comes after other carmakers like Ford, Volkswagen, GM did the same. This decision refers to the delivery of vehicles to the Russian market, but also to the cessation of production in Kaliningrad.

“We condemn the aggression against Ukraine and follow further developments with great concern and horror. Due to the current geopolitical situation, we are stopping local production and exports to the Russian market until the next decision,” a BMW spokesman said.

Russia is a growing market for BMW, which in partnership with Avtotor, assembles cars for the Russian market in a joint factory. Also, BMW has subcontractors in Ukraine from whom it gets some car parts. In 2021, about 12,000 cars were assembled, while about 47,000 BMWs were exported to Russia.

The company announced that due to the current situation and the difficult supply of parts, it is suspending work in Russia. BMW’s business is not only affected in Russia but also in other countries, such as the UK, where BMW owns the British automotive marque Mini.

Volkswagen recently announced that it is suspending production in Dresden and Zwickau, also due to problems with the supply of electronic parts from Ukraine, where the company owns two factors.

Source: BMW