BMW apologizes over engine fires caused by hardware problem

SEOUL, South Korea — BMW AG's Korean unit apologized Monday over engine fires that prompted recalls and a probe, seeking to allay concerns over images of cars engulfed in flames.BMW Korea Chairman Kim Hyo-joon said the German carmaker will fully cooperate with the transport ministry's investigation and complete emergency safety inspections of its vehicles by next week.More than 20 cases of BMW fires have been reported in South Korea, mostly in July. Images and videos of BMW sedans engulfed