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NHTSA to investigate rollaway issue in 120,000 units of BMW 7-series 2002-2008 sedans

Jaan — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:01:19 +0000

About 120,000 units of BMW 7-Series 2002-2008 model sedans are undergoing thorough investigations by the U.S. safety regulators of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration due to a consumer complaint about a roll-away incident that happened after exiting and parking a 2006MY BMW 7-Series sedan.

The particular BMW unit in the said complaint has the brand’s Comfort Access electronic access as well as an electronic gearbox shifter. The transmission selector can be found on the steering column. According to the complaint filed by the consumer at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the shifter robotically sets the car in the Park Mode in various conditions. One of these conditions is when the driver has pressed the ignition button to turn off the car.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the luxury brand also sent the agency similar roll-away incidents among other BMW 7-Series models from the years 2002-2008 that have the same features.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a statement saying that they haven’t pinpointed a cause for the rollaway incidents yet and that a Preliminary Evaluation of the said vehicles has been made to study the scope, cause, and frequency of the reported rollaway incidents.

While this rollaway incident is an alarming issue, no injury reports have been made yet. The Feds are studying the car model’s electronic transmission shifter to find out that of this rollaway issue and address the problem at hand as soon as possible.

ActiveHybrid 7-Series BMW

Beemerfan — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:06:24 +0000

Just a quick update on the environmentally-friendly BMW’s we’re trying to keep track of. Here’s an update on the BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid on Hybrid Cars Online.

Hydrogen BMW 7-Series Video

Beemerfan — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:10:51 +0000

Well we’ve had this BMW 7-Series on Hydrogen Fuel on the blog before but now we’ve got more than pics — we’ve got a video! It’s not the most action-packed piece of youtubeness you’ve ever seen but it is the Hydrogen 7-Series up close, in the flesh!

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BMW 7-Series Mood Video

Beemerfan — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:29:31 +0000

Hehe BMW does a good job advertising the luxurious Seven-Series in this Youtube video they’ve uploaded themselves in their official BMW Channel. I’m a big fan of the 7-series (yet I can’t afford one just yet) and this video… made it worse.

GIVE ME SOME MONEY B*****S!

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BMW 7-Series on Hydrogen Fuel

Beemerfan — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:25:45 +0000

Not only is the paintjob on this 7-series very very much to my liking (yes, I it is haha) – it’s also one of BMW’s first tests of using sustainable hydrogen fuel for its future environmentally sound cars…

I’m sure the Germans will beat the rest of the world in making these things financially sound too…

Source – Wheeltronix

Balkenende’s BMW 760li

Beemerfan — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:25:54 +0000

The Dutch Prime Minister might be a douche, he sure does have taste when it comes to cars… It’s obviously a bullet (a bomb)-proof version, but I’ll take one that can’t take an RPG for that matter.

Lovely car, I’m sure he spends a lot of time on the road, and with this 760li I’m sure he can enjoy himself while doing so…

There’s also a video on YouTube:

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Thanks to: AutoGespot.com & AutoJunk.nl

BMW 745li Spotted

Beemerfan — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:56:45 +0000

I keep spotting cars, and I keep sharing. Spotted this BMW 745li in the city center of Brussels.

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BMW 730d Spotted!

Beemerfan — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:08:22 +0000

Spotted this great BMW 730d while taking a quick stop at my local McDonalds. Have to say this ride looked absolutely great, obviously just came from the car wash too. My 320d looked kind of… small. Enjoy the photos & the video!

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1977 BMW 7 Series

Beemerfan — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:49:56 +0000

This is a breathtaking ’77 7-series. Anyone know the exact model type? Click photo for full size!

1977 BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series: Bathing in Luxury

Beemerfan — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:42:48 +0000

The BMW 7 series has been universally praised. It holds the best driving luxury sedan. It includes Bluetooth wireless technology, 16-way front comfort seats even an optional Night vision system. The 7 series comes in the 750I, the 750LI and the 760 LI models. The 750I comes with 4.8 Liter, 360 horsepower 4 cam 32 valve V8 with real wheel drive. The 750LI comes with a 4.8 Liter 4 cam, 32 valve v8 360 horsepower engine with rear wheel drive. Looking for something more check out the 760 it comes with a 48 valve, V12, 6 liter rear wheel drive engine that delivers an outstanding 438 horsepower.

Still want more check out the Alpina B7 this luxury sedan offers 500 horsepower engine. It can reach 60 miles per hour in 4.8 seconds and comes with sport tuned suspension, an Active roll stabilization and near 50/50 weight distribution.

Customization is also available with the Individual composition. This includes a two tone iridescent coating that involves 5 coats of paint. The interior is polished and refined offering Merion leather and Anthracite or Platinum Alcantara headliners, illuminated doorsills, 20” individual wheels and a storage net in the front passenger foot well.