Automotive News: BMW probed by U.S. over leases to military members, Porsche issues trio of recalls for collision-related safety issues
BMW probed by U.S. over leases to military members
The U.S. Justice Department sought information from BMW AG’s leasing business last year about how it handles overdue payments from U.S. military personnel, according to documents obtained by Bloomberg.
BMW Financial Services said it doesn’t know how many of its leases might be affected by terms of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, according to the documents, which are tied to a $1 billion bond transaction being marketed to investors this week. The law bans action or penalties against military personnel when they’re deployed or transferred. read more »
Porsche issues trio of recalls for collision-related safety issues
The last thing you want is a windshield that pops out inadvertently.
When a collision occurs, it's incredibly important that all necessary parts perform as functioned. Porsche's latest recalls address issues to that end.
The three recalls below cover various safety-related issues that only make themselves known in a collision. One affects a large-ish number of cars, while the other two are on the small side. But size doesn't matter when it comes to maximizing safety.
Recall the first: Windshields that pop out
Recall the second: Airbags that may not deploy
Recall the third: Airbag sensors that may not work read more »
