New BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition sweep in with 626bhp
The BMW X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs will only be available in Competition form in the UK, and get mild-hybrid tech for the first time
Source: autoexpress.co.uk
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Dacia's free hot water bottle offer is a dig at BMW's £15-a-month heated seats
The jibe is aimed at German luxury car, which last year caused uproar when it confirmed that customers would be charged monthly subscriptions to turn on features in their motors.
Source: thisismoney.co.uk
Dacia's free hot water bottle offer is a dig at BMW's £15-a-month heated seats
The jibe is aimed at German luxury car, which last year caused uproar when it confirmed that customers would be charged monthly subscriptions to turn on features in their motors.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
BMW subscription services increase in the US, no change yet for Australia
The roll-out of BMW's controversial subscription services – which unlock certain functions already installed in the vehicle – has expanded in the US. What's next for Australia?
Source: drive.com.au
Toyota Connected improves emergency response experience with Twilio Flex
Toyota Connected implemented Twilio Flex in its contact center to help ensure its customers can get the right help and safety support when they need it.
Source: diginomica.com
Porsche to appoint Sajjad Khan as executive board for Car-IT
Sajjad Khan, 48, born in Pakistan and of German nationality, would become the eighth member of the executive board.
Sajjad Khan Wolfgang Porsche Oliver Blume Supervisory Board Executive Board Chief Technology Officer
Source: businesstoday.in
Opinion: Car-based subscriptions are evil
Buying a car makes it yours, or does it? Glenn sees the advent of subscription-based features as a big problem for car owners.
Source: drive.com.au
BMW heated seats cost $26 a month under subscription
BMW drivers are able to tap into pay-monthly packages for specific features in BMW cars, such as heated front seats for $26.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
BMW now selling heated seat subscriptions to customers for £15 a month
The controversial move means drivers pay annual or monthly fees for the automaker to temporarily remove software that blocks them from using systems already installed in the vehicle.
Source: thisismoney.co.uk
BMW charging owners £15 a month to switch on heated seats ... that are already in the car
Subscription available only for vehicles with hardware technology installed, leaving drivers wondering what they are paying for
Source: telegraph.co.uk