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December 7, 2018December 7, 2018

2019 BMW X5 Gets 5 Stars from European Crash Testing

The BMW X5 has earned the highest score possible in the NCAP European testing with 5 stars. This score once again defining the X5...

by Gabriel Bridger

[Update – BMWNA and BMWCCA Respond] Some New BMWs to be Banned from Track Days

by Gabriel Bridger

BMW 3 Series and 2 Series Named IIHS “Top Safety Pick+”

by Gabriel Bridger

The BMW X1 and 2 Series Named Top Safety Pick by the IIHS

by Gabriel Bridger

F48 X1 Safety

2016 BMW X1 Earns “Top Safety Pick+” from IIHS

It may be front wheel drive based and a little less engaging to drive. But it’s now now officially safer than the previous generation...

by Gabriel Bridger May 26, 2016

//M2 //M3 //M4 F22/F23 2 Series F30 3 Series F31 Touring Safety

BMW 2 Series and 3 Series Both Receive Poor Headlight Ratings

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (the IIHS) has completed its first ever rating of automotive headlights. Interestingly two BMWs (representing several different lighting...

by Gabriel Bridger March 30, 2016March 31, 2016

BMWi i3 Safety

BMW i3 Scores 4 Stars out of 5 in NCAP Crash Testing

One of the theoretical benefits of using something as stiff as carbon fiber as a base for the i3 is safety. So it was...

by Gabriel Bridger November 28, 2013November 29, 2013

BMWi i3 Opinion Safety

Counter Steer: The Burning Question- BMW i3 Battery Protection

Like the swine flu of a few years ago there appears to be a new epidemic impacting the US, at least that is what...

by Michael November 14, 2013November 14, 2013

Motorrad Recalls/Bulletins Rumor Safety

BMW C-Series Scooter Owners Report Stalling Issues

Our sister publication, ScooterFile, has had several readers refer them to a story on webBikeWorld regarding some owners encountering a stalling issue on their...

by Nathaniel Salzman November 12, 2013

F30 3 Series Official News Safety Video

Official: BMW Comments on New IIHS Test Results

Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety published the results of its newest crash test- the small overlap frontal crash test. In the test,...

by Michael August 14, 2012August 14, 2012

F30 3 Series Safety Video

The IIHS Just Made Cars Heavier (Again). BMW 3 Series Scores \”Marginal\”

Safety is of huge importance in automobiles, there is no arguing that. Over the past few decades, the work of the Insurance Institute for...

by Michael August 14, 2012August 14, 2012

F30 3 Series Official News Safety

The New BMW 3 Series is Awarded 5 Star Euro NCAP

The all new F30 3 Series continues BMW ‘s astounding safety record. It has also been named an IIHS “Best Pick ” in the...

by Michael May 25, 2012

F30 3 Series Official News Safety

All-New BMW 3 Series Sedan Earns “Top Safety Pick” from IIHS

Official Release: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety today named the all-new 2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan a “Top Safety Pick”, continuing the company’s...

by Michael May 22, 2012

F25 X3 Official News Safety

BMW X3 Rated Top Safety Pick by IIHS

The BMW X3 was rated a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In order to be considered a Top Safety...

by Gabriel Bridger December 19, 2011

F20 1 Series Official News Safety

Euro NCAP Crash Test: 5 Stars for the 1 Series

Official Release: Now in its second generation, the BMW 1 Series is once again the undisputed benchmark for driving dynamics in the compact vehicle...

by Staff November 11, 2011November 16, 2011

F25 X3 Official News Safety