Inside BMW: Recalls, Award-Winning Aviation Design, and the X5 SAV

BMW or Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the producer of high quality BMW 528e parts will conduct a recall of 29,250 5 Series and 6 Series sedans and X5 sport-utility vehicles to fix a static electricity problem that can cause the V8 engines to stop. The said recall will affect 2006 and 2007 models that is, according to announcement made recently by the Washington-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published on its web site.

The reason for recall is due to the problem seen on the engines electronic control unit especially when temperatures are below freezing and humidity is low that is basing on the report given by NHTSA. Under those conditions, an electrostatic discharge can occur at pipes that deliver fuel to the engines injectors which cause the control unit to malfunction.

To solve this problem, dealers will attach grounding cables in the engine compartment free of charge according to the document released by NHSTA.

BMW Group Designworks USA a Leader in Aircraft Design
After creating two award-winning design solutions for business jets, the global design consultancy has created a further trendsetting design for Embraer.

The Brazilian manufacturer is currently one of the worlds largest aircraft companies. And at this years international aircraft show held last September 25 to 27 in Atlanta by the National Business Aviation Association, BMW Group Designworks USA caused quite a buzz with their revolutionary design of a medium range aircraft built by the Brazilian company Embraer.

This one-of-a-kind styling is a follow-up to the consultancys two outstanding and successful design solutions created for business applications namely jets Phenom 100 and 300 produced by Embraer. The other awards given for these designs include the infamous iF Product Design Award 2007.

X5 the SAV
BMW has created a unique combination of SUV functionality and BMW sportiness seven years ago with the X5. The German automaker calls the X5, SAV or short for Sports Activity Vehicle.

The X5 has become very popular that BMW thought of coming up with another version only this time, smaller in the form of the X3.

The X5 is equipped with an all-wheel-drive system called the xDrive. There are currently two X5 models that are offered to meet the ever-changing consumer market needs: the X5 3.0si, powered by 260 horsepower DOHC, in-line six-cylinder engine, and a 4.8i with motive power derived from a DOHC, 32-valve V8 motor that delivers 350 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are mated to specific six-speed automatic gearboxes with manual shift capability.

In terms of styling features the X5 has a noticeable hood contour, an integrated bumper/air-intake unit, traditional wider BMW kidneys that is set high, and headlamp clusters with inside luminous rings. Then on the later part of 2004, adaptive headlamps that steer around corners and curves were added. Similarly the xDrive all-wheel-drive system was also improved by adding a number of significant options.

The X5 at first glance is not that visibly different from its predecessors since it strives to maintain a traditional family resemblance but despite such fact it is all new made to seat up to seven passengers.