As the vehicle was approaching a stop sign, the car accelerated on its own and i was unable to stop using the brakes. the car went off the road and hit a tree causing severe damage to the car. the malfunction was reported to bmw and we have insisted (on several occasions) a report upon their inspection of the car - have not received anything to date. instead they offered a nominal sum to release them from any liability associated with the incident. the car was still under factory warranty at the time of the malfunction.