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BMW drops plan to charge a monthly fee for heated seats

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BMW drops plan to charge a monthly fee for heated seats Photo by Abigail Bassett for The VergeBMW owners can now warm their buns with peace of mind, knowing they won’t have to pay a ridiculous monthly fee for the pleasure of a toasty backside during those cold winter months. BMW has dropped its plans for an $18 a month heated seats subscription after customers balked at the idea of paying extra to un…

The Verge 225 2023-09-21

Meet The Neue BMW Concept, Same As The Old BMW Concept

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Meet The Neue BMW Concept, Same As The Old BMW Concept Last week, BMW unveiled its latest concept: The Vision Neue Klasse, an angular, modern sedan that teases a new design language for the brand’s electric lineup. The Neue Klasse is sleek, striking, and… familiar. A little too familiar. Read more…

Jalopnik 143 2023-09-16

BMW expands its deal with Amazon Web Services to include autonomous vehicle data

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BMW expands its deal with Amazon Web Services to include autonomous vehicle data Image: Roberto Baldwin for The VergeBMW says it will use Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud software to manage data from its autonomous vehicles. The company has a preexisting deal with AWS to handle data from its connected cars. Now, the German automaker is expanding that deal to include data from its next-generation advanced driver-assist system…

The Verge 176 2023-09-15

Hovland sets course record with 61 to win at BMW

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Hovland sets course record with 61 to win at BMW Victor Hovland birdied all but two of the holes on the back nine Sunday for a 9-under 61 to break the Olympia Fields course record and win the BMW Championship.

ESPN 225 2023-08-21

Scheffler, Fitzpatrick lead contested field at BMW

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Scheffler, Fitzpatrick lead contested field at BMW Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick share the lead of a wide-open BMW Championship as more than a half-dozen vie to finish in the top 30 in the FedEx Cup’s second leg.

ESPN 251 2023-08-20

McIlroy, Harman share BMW Championship lead

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McIlroy, Harman share BMW Championship lead Rory McIlroy shot a bogey-free 5-under 65, giving him a share of the BMW Championship lead with British Open champion Brian Harman after the first round.

ESPN 238 2023-08-18

Blazing Glover to tee it up alongside Rory at BMW

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Blazing Glover to tee it up alongside Rory at BMW Lucas Glover, after back-to-back wins, is paired with No. 3 Rory McIlroy at the BMW Championship, while No. 1 Jon Rahm is with No. 2 Scottie Scheffler.

ESPN 138 2023-08-16

What Killed The BMW K75?

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What Killed The BMW K75? If a motorcycle engine has more than one cylinder, the number is more often than not — Triumph and Yamaha notwithstanding — an even one. Bike engines are also usually mounted transversely, so that a chain can spin the rear wheel. This, too, has the added benefit of packaging — keeping everything nice and close… Read more…

Jalopnik 218 2023-07-29

Honda Civic Si, BMW F800GS, Porsche 911 Targa Limo: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

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Honda Civic Si, BMW F800GS, Porsche 911 Targa Limo: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online Y’know what I really don’t understand? Funko Pops. They’re collectible simply because the company decided they should be collectible — they don’t do anything, the raw materials aren’t worth anything, and they don’t even look particularly good. Wouldn’t you rather collect something worth owning? Read more…

Jalopnik 199 2023-07-28

BMW Was Reported To The Cops For Calling Itself ‘The World’s Most Sustainable Car Producer’

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BMW Was Reported To The Cops For Calling Itself ‘The World’s Most Sustainable Car Producer’ A consumer authority in Denmark has reported BMW, the German car manufacturer, to the police, according to Reuters, for a marketing campaign in which BMW called itself “the world’s most sustainable car producer,” which the consumer authority says is misleading, probably because BMW may not be the world’s most… Read more…

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Decade-Old BMW F800GS Project: Weekend Wrenching Updates

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Decade-Old BMW F800GS Project: Weekend Wrenching Updates My once-sketchy 2013 BMW F800GS is getting more rideable by the day. The new tubes, tires, and bearings did most of that work, ensuring the bike would actually lean over when asked, but the list of repairs was still a long one. This past weekend, however, that list got a little bit shorter. Read more…

Jalopnik 208 2023-07-19

Decade-Old BMW GS Project: There’s No Shame In The Shop

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Decade-Old BMW GS Project: There’s No Shame In The Shop When we last saw my F800GS project, things were looking dire. The bike was, to put it bluntly, deeply sketchy to ride. But I had a plan, a methodical approach to reduce the danger inherent in the bike by tackling its biggest issues first. This meant starting with the tires, tubes, wheel bearing, and head bearing. Read more…

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