The BMW German based carmaker has sent back the X5 SUV to its factory, due to some airbag issues, which have affected the 2014 X5 and the 2015 X5 models. This comes after the carmaker has also issued a factory recall for around 1.6 million cars, concerning the 3-Series.

The factory recall was also confirmed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which has stated that the HPS or the Head Protection System might present unstable connection to the airbag inflator gas generator, which would lead to improperly inflation in case of impact.

Fortunatelly, there were not any injuries or casualties due to the airbag issues, but the NHTSA has declared that urgent actions must be taken in order to prevent any unfortunate events. Thus, all affected models must return to factory. The affected ones are the xDrive35d, built between August 19, 2014 and February, 2015.

Other versions of the X5 are also recalled, such as the xDrive35i, the sDrive35, or the xDrive50i, manufactured between August 18, 2013 and February 16, 2014. All affected cars will have the Head Protection System replaced, free of charge. In case you own a BMW X5 with the aforementioned versions, than you should also know that the recall will start with April 1, and mind that this is not an April Fool`s Day prank.

Also, make sure you contact your nearest BMW dealership, for a proper and immediate check out, followed by a free of charge HPS replacement.

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The BMW German based luxury automaker has recalled some X5 units back in factory, due to some issues to the child safety locks for the models starting with the 12th of December 2013, up until the 10th of March 2014.

The issue was also confirmed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, stating that there are 6,400 X5s affected, by the recall concerning the possibility of deactivation of the child safety locks.

In case the affected X5 models will not be recalled immediately, there would be increased chances of injuries and even death.

Representatives of the company have declared in an official press release that the mechanism of the rear side door might cause the child safety lock disengage when opening the inside door handle.

“A disengaged child safety lock would allow the rear seat occupant to pull the door handle twice and open the door while the vehicle is parked or in motion, increasing the risk of injury,” the representative also stated.

All the repairs will be made accordingly, free of charge, as long as the recall process is done accordingly. The company thus said that all owners will be announced.

In case your BMW X5 presents signs of child safety lock issues, then you should immediately call the NHTSA or the BMW at 1-800-626-7417.

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A lot of BMW models are receiving upgrades these days, with the recently upgrade given by Hamman to the 2014 model BMW X5.

The fresh BMW X5 has been let itself in the faith of the aftermarket specialist Hamman, to receive some great upgrades, like a new front bumper, with the fog lights and the LED daytime running lights being put all together.

More than that, the exterior of the 2014 BMW X5 also received a fiberglass front lip, side skirts, a roof mounter spoiler from two pieces, alloy wheels in different colors and much more.

Apart from a carbon or a chrome quad exhaust system, the BMW X5 also comes inside with some aluminum pedals and foot rest, customized floor mats and other tech tweaks.

Under the hood, there are also upgrades taken to the engine lineup. For instance, the sDrive25d and the xDrive25d versions develop 251 horses and 502 Nm of torque, from a previous 218 HP and 450 Nm of torque.

On the other hand, the 2014 BMW X5 xDrive30d has 295 horses and a massive 605 Nm of torque, from the previous 258 horses and 560 Nm of torque.

The other versions xDrive35, the xDrive40d, the xDrive50i and the top of the line M50d also received significant upgrades in terms of power and performance.

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The BMW Abu Dhabi Motors dealership, the same one who showcased the tweaked M135i and 335i gets yet again in our attention. This time, they fitted the M Performance kit on the F15 BMW X5, making it an unique model.

At the exterior, the German SUV gets revised bumpers, side skirts, large air intakes, a revised grille and a rear air diffuser.

All of these parts as well as the side mirror caps are made of lightweight carbon fiber. Under the bonnet sits a 4.4-liter V8 producing 450 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 4,9 seconds.

There’s also an eight-speed automatic gearbox and the company’s xDrive system. Average fuel economy figures are rated at 22,4 mpg US or 10,4 liters/100 km with CO2 emissions of 242 g/km.

All in all, what’s your opinion on BMW Abu Dhabi Motors’ strategy of fitting these models with the M Performance kit?

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BMW is notorious for showing up in different ads like the one revealing the i8 hybrid at the 2014 Sochi Olympics or in the US with different models.

It is also the case of its famous X5, which was recently seen in the newest vid showing the vehicle under the name “Respect”, and “the brilliant mind”, relating to the age that the car has had on the roads so far.

As for the video shown below, it is up to you to realize that it is worthy of the “respect” that we might want to share it with you.

To be a reminder, the 2014 BMW X5 is at its third-generation, being officially unveiled in May last year. In the US, the X5 received its go ahead ever since November, 2013, with three initial engines.

The X5 took off with a V8 petrol engine and 450 hp for the xDrive50i, the xDrive30d with 258 horsepower and finally the M50d M Performance, developing 381 hp.

Meanwhile, more models were introduced into the market, like the xDrive40d, the xDrive25d and the sDrive25d.

The new generation of X5 enhances two transmissions, a 6-speed automatic and an 8-speed automatic. Enjoy the video!

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BMW, the German luxury car manufacturer, is launching a new campaign in Romania, for the promotion of its 2014 X5.

The next-generation of the X5, which had an official launch last year in May, is now again in the spot lights with its new video promotional video and promotional shots.

The campaign is settle for Romania, since the country well received this wonderful SAV, as Romanians are generally crazy about BMWs.

We should also remind the X5`s specs and features, promoting thus the car in Romania one more time through this article.

The 2014 BMW X5 sports a great 4.4-liter V8 engine, for the xDrive50i, developing a massive 450 horsepower (330kW) and also 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque. The sprint from 0 to 60 km/h is done is 5.0 seconds, the SAV having a top speed of 250 km/h for this version.

As for the xDrive30d, the vehicle got a 3.3-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine with 258 horsepower (190 kW) and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque.

The latest version X5 M50d is powered by a 3.0-liter six-cylinder tri-turbo diesel and 381 horsepower with 280 kW and 740 Nm (546 lb-ft) of torque.

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Today’s cars have a plethora of tech incorporated into them, ranging from driving assistants to comfort features and even some vanity tech.

And it has been several years since this huge amount of features have been used on premium cars.

BMW, being one the the premium car making giants, is up to date with pretty much every piece of tech on its cars. Problem is that with so many features, it is quite hard to get accustomed to most of it. And since each manufacturer adopts a different style to tackle this problem, newcomers to BMW might struggle even more.

Still, far be it from BMW to let you struggle in vain. On the latest iteration of their F15 BMW X5 they installed a button that makes it easy to control the basic safety features installed, like the Frontal Collision Warning, Pedestrian Warning, Lane Departure Warning and Active Blindspot Detection. It is all done with a simple button.

In a short video, they explain exactly how to use this new button, located just below the hazard lights button. You can watch the video below.

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The Bavarians at BMW announced their plans to expand the engine range of the 2014 BMW X5 as well as the BMW 4 Series Coupe. To begin with, the BMW 420i is powered by a 184-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit alongside two new diesels powerplants.

These units are capable to deliver 258hp (BMW 430d) and 313hp (BMW 435d). If the less potent diesel model can be equipped with a manual or automatic gearbox, the higher-spec BMW 435d comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

You can add more style to the German model by opting for the Modern Line package which brings new alloy wheels, aluminum inserts, ambient interior lighting and a revised steering wheel wrapped in leather.

If the 2014 BMW X5 is on your wish list, you have to know that the company introduced a new 218-horsepower four-cylinder diesel engine for the sDrive25d while a more potent diesel producing 313 horses equips the xDrive40d.

Last but not least, the BMW X5 xDrive35i slots between the diesels with a 306-horsepower six-cylinder petrol unit.

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The Germans at BMW officially unveiled the 2014 X5 M50d, a diesel model based on the new-generation of the Bavarian SUV.

Under the hood we find a 3.0-liter tri-turbo unit producing 381 horses and 740Nm of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission sends the power to the wheels enabling the 0-100 km/h sprint in 5,3 seconds.

The main technical features of the BMW X5 M50d include the Adaptive M Suspension system, Dynamic Performance Control and an optional Dynamic adaptive suspension. Fuel economy figures are rated at 6,7 liters/100km or 42,2mpg UK with CO2 emissions of 177 g/km.

The high-performance diesel model is going to hit the European dealerships in mid-November. Sadly for US customers, the new BMW X5 M50d is not going to reach the States, even though, somehow funny, the model pictured above is fitted with American plates.

Pricing details for the 2014 BMW X5 M50d will be released very soon.

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Lumma Design released initial details and photos on the CLR X5 RS, the company’s newest proposal for the upcoming BMW X5, the new generation of course.

The German SUV has been revealed back in May but the company will start selling it from November. Until then, Lumma Design wastes no time and start developing this package, a kit which brings both styling and performance tweaks.

At the exterior, the company will offer new front and rear bumpers, side skirts, large 23-inch alloy wheels, a rear air diffuser, a quad-pipe exhaust system and a ventilated hood.

The optical blocks also receive few improvements while the extended wheel arches make the model significantly wider. Entering the cabin you will find new floor mats, alloy pedals, carbon fiber inserts, leather upholstery and new steering wheel.

Certain details in terms of performance are still unclear but we’ve heard that Lumma Design will provide such tweaks as well.

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