Bimmer Update

BMW is reacting to the sagging economy and rising fuel prices with two small crossovers, the BMW X1 and Mini Crossover Concept, says CEO Norbert Reithofer.
He said the old product plan, which included the now discontinued X7 SUV, would not have generated sufficient growth through 2013.
A production version of the four-seat Crossover Concept is [...]

BMW is recalling about 150,000 vehicles in North America in order to fix a possible defect that could keep the front passenger airbag from opening in a crash. This voluntary recall involves the front passenger airbag seat sensor mat in certain 2004-2006 model year automobiles. The models that are included are particular 2006 3-Series, 2004-2006 [...]