Updated with BMWNA official statement. See below A new crash test by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the F30 BMW 3 Series a score rating of “Marginal.” Same challenge was encountered by Acura TSX, Lincoln MKZ and Volkswagen … Continue reading

Now in its second generation, the BMW 1 Series is once again the undisputed benchmark for driving dynamics in the compact vehicle segment. Just a few weeks after its market launch it has now been officially certified as a perfect … Continue reading

BMWUSA releases a new video showcasing the advanced safety facility where crash tests are being performed. is a dramatic, tension-filled moment, where every detail has to be timed perfectly. Every modern car is characterized by the high level of passive … Continue reading

Shortly after the F10 BMW 5 Series Sedan received the highest crash testing rating from EURO NCAP, another BMW Group vehicle scores the maximum points. The newR60 MINI Countryman receives a rating of 5 stars in Euro NCAP crash test … Continue reading

Press Release: The all-new BMW 5 Series was one of only two vehicles to receive an overall five-star rating in the first crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under the new, more stringent New Car Assessment … Continue reading

Up until now, verification of vehicle safety has been obtained by means of crash tests in which structural integrity and restraint systems were tested in a non-braked situation. However, thanks to modern electronics such as those also featured in the … Continue reading

As the first premium vehicle in its segment, the BMW X1 makes a striking impression with its unique driving pleasure, versatility and efficiency. Now the compact BMW X model moves into the lead in the area of safety, too. On … Continue reading

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety issued a press release last night announcing 2010′s Top Safety Picks. Several auto makers made the list, but to our surprise and many others, BMW was absent from this list. Along with BMW, Toyota … Continue reading

Recently we have started to focus on the BMW’s safety features and talked about them in several articles. While many of us agree that our bimmers are one of the most beautiful out there, the following questions arises: are they … Continue reading