BMW
TINA.org found automaker engaging in deceptive made in USA marketing for 2023 X range vehicles.
BMW’s “TwinPower Turbo” Engines
May 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
March 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed against BMW for allegedly deceptively marketing turbocharged engines as “TwinPower Turbo” when they are actually single-turbo engines. (Bedi et al v. BMW of North America, LLC, Case No. 15-cv-01898, D. NJ.).
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Connected Drive/BMW Assist
Allegations: Failing to disclose that the systems use 3G technology and will not operate when 3G is phased out
BMW X5 and 355d Diesel Vehicles
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing diesel vehicles as clean and environmentally friendly
Cornering Lights in 2021 BMW 430i Vehicles
Allegations: Falsely marketing that vehicles have “cornering lights”
Mini Cooper MPG
March 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. pursuant to a Confidential Settlement Agreement. November 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed…
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BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road
TINA.org files complaint over USA-made claims for automaker’s X models.
TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles
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Automakers Advertising Made in USA Cars Need to Pump the Brakes
TINA.org puts the auto industry on notice.
Consumer Alert: ‘Made in USA’ Cars
Exercise caution when car ads say ‘made’ or ‘built’ in the U.S.
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When companies green it, they better mean it.