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BMW Group Honors Unsung Heroes: Four Employees Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to Social Responsibility

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Munich, Germany — Four remarkable individuals were recently honored with the BMW Group Award for Social Responsibility, recognizing their exceptional contributions to community welfare. The award ceremony, held on September 15 at BMW Welt, marked the 14th year of this initiative aimed at celebrating employees who demonstrate significant social commitment. Each recipient received 10,000 euros to support their respective social projects. Ilka Horstmeier, a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG and the award’s patron, praised the winners for their commitment to instigating positive change. “Our award-winners embody the spirit of keeping our … Read more

Tesla Seeks to Overturn Jury Verdict Blaming Autopilot in Fatal Crash, Citing Driver Responsibility

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Florida-based Tesla is challenging a jury’s ruling that deemed the company partially responsible for a fatal crash involving its vehicle. The incident, which occurred in 2019, resulted in the death of a pedestrian and serious injuries to another individual. Attorneys representing the victims contended that Tesla’s Autopilot feature played a crucial role in the crash, failing to warn the driver of an oncoming hazard and not engaging the brakes in time. In response, Tesla has argued that the responsibility lies solely with the driver, George McGee, and is seeking to have the verdict overturned, a … Read more