Saturday, February 8, 2025

BMW pays million-dollar fine for lying about electric cars in Denmark

BMW in Denmark must pay a fine of 3 million kroner because the importer has said something about the brand's cars in 11 cases that cannot be documented.

BMW Denmark has received a fine of 3 million kroner for making a number of unsubstantiated claims in its marketing material.

The fine was issued by the Consumer Ombudsman, who assessed that BMW's statements were misleading and gave consumers the wrong impression of the cars' environmental impact.

The authority writes this in a press release .

Among the claims that have triggered the fine are statements such as "The world's most sustainable car manufacturer", "There is sustainability in every car BMW produces" and "The entire production chain for the BMW iX is green".

The Consumer Ombudsman, Torben Jensen, emphasizes that BMW's cars do not differ significantly from other car brands when it comes to environmental impact.

The misleading statements were used in various parts of BMW Denmark's marketing, including:

  • Company website
  • Advertising on Facebook
  • Advertisements in the Copenhagen street scene
  • Advertisements on Berlingske's website

BMW Denmark has acknowledged the 11 violations of the Marketing Act and has paid the fine of 3 million kroner.

The case raises questions about the use of sustainability caps in marketing, and whether consumers can trust such claims.

It is important that companies are accurate and honest in their communication, especially when it comes to environmental impact.

Consumers have the right to make informed choices based on accurate information.

The Consumer Ombudsman's decision sends a clear signal to companies that misleading marketing, especially in the area of sustainability, has consequences.

BMW Denmark now has the opportunity to review its marketing and ensure that future campaigns are in compliance with legislation.

This is not the first time that the Consumer Ombudsman has cracked down on the car industry's claims in advertising messages in Denmark. Ford and Mercedes have also had to pay hefty sums in similar cases.

This time, the complaint that the authorities are responding to comes from the Danish branch of Greenpeace, as the organization itself writes on its website.

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