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Ecotech

This is the UK’s first ‘motionless’ wind turbine. How does it work?

The technology is described as a ‘breakthrough scalable renewable energy solution’ that could be coming to other European roofs soon.

5 September 2024

Business

BMW overtakes rival Tesla to take the top spot in European EV sales

Sales of fully electric BMWs rose by more than a third in July, although the German carmaker still trails behind Tesla in year-to-date sales.

Business

BMW recalling more than 720,000 vehicles due to water pump issue

BMW is recalling more than 720,000 vehicles due to an issue with the water pump's electrical connector that could potentially lead to a fire.

Business

BMW recalls 1.3 million vehicles that may have Takata airbag inflators

BMW was recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles in China that might have Takata airbag inflators following a similar recall in the United States last month, officials said on Friday.

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Business

Flooding in Switzerland hits Jaguar Land Rover production

Other major car makers including Porsche and BMW have also been affected by an aluminium shortage caused by the flooding of a supplier's factory.

Business

Volkswagen hits back at EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

German auto manufacturers such as Volkswagen and BMW have increasingly warned about the potential adverse effects of EU tariffs on the European auto industry’s competitiveness down the line, as well as their own operations in China.

Art

A look back at BMW's most iconic Art Cars to celebrate Le Mans

As anticipation builds for this year's Le Mans endurance race, we explore the history and evolution of BMW's iconic Art Car project.

Economy

Why is Germany opposed to EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles?

German automobile manufacturers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen could be badly hit by retaliatory tariffs because they all have massive production plants in China.

Earth News

Brussels green lights €1.4bn in state subsidy for hydrogen projects

The European Commission hopes to further boost EU clean energy technology by approving whopping state subsidies for a range of projects aimed at using hydrogen to replace fossil fuels in tranport.

Business

BMW and Jaguar slammed for importing banned Chinese parts and cars

The parts are mostly LAN transformers, imported from Sichuan Jingweida Technology Group (JWD) which allegedly uses forced Uyghur labour.

Business

BMW unveils AI driven plans for it's Munich plant to go electric only

BMW’s historic Munich factory will exclusively produce electric vehicles from 2027 as the company shifts towards its e-mobility targets.

Business

BMW’s earnings driven down: Where are European sales holding up?

BMW's most recent first-quarter report highlights a decline in profits; however, electric car sales continue to show strength. Euronews investigates which European regions are experiencing significant growth.

Business

Potential Tesla buyers steer clear as Musk's reputation plunges

Elon Musk's increasingly controversial reputation has led to a steep drop in the number of customers considering buying a Tesla.

Tech News

Infrared hair dryers to air taxis: CES 2024's most eye-catching tech

From hairdryers that use light to dry your hair to the latest air taxi concepts, CES 2024 is brimming with new tech. Here's our pick of the crop.

11 January 2024

Earth News

Judge sentencing scientists calls climate crisis ‘greatest challenge’

Members of Scientist Rebellion took part in three days of action against multinational investment company BlackRock, car manufacturer BMW and the German government.

26 October 2023

Business

BMW to invest £600 million in UK electric Mini plant

The investment will secure 4,000 "highly-skilled jobs" and strengthen production lines, according to the Department of Business and Trade.

11 September 2023

Mobility

IAA Mobility 2023: Stunning new EV designs and concepts unveiled

To kick off this year's IAA Mobility in Munich, carmakers Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini and Smart have unveiled their latest designs and concepts. One of the world's biggest tech and innovation shows of its kind, IAA Mobility officially opens on September 5.

5 September 2023

Earth News

German court rejects climate lawsuit against car maker BMW

The case argued that manufacturers like BMW pose a threat to people's rights if they continue making vehicles that produce greenhouse gas emissions.

8 February 2023

Earth News

Parody billboards highlight ‘misleading adverts’ from Toyota and BMW

Billboards and bus stops across Europe have been covered with parody artwork calling on governments to introduce a tobacco-style ban on advertising high carbon products.

16 January 2023

Mobility

BMW test car involved in fatal crash in Germany 'wasn't self-driving'

A 33-year-old woman was killed in the four-car incident in southern Germany after a BMW iX test car veered into traffic.