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Carmakers Push Forward With Plans To Make Basic Features Subscription Services, Despite Widespread Backlash (www.techdirt.com)
submitted 11 months ago by L4s to c/technology
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Carmakers Push Forward With Plans To Make Basic Features Subscription Services, Despite Widespread Backlash::Automakers are increasingly obsessed with turning everything into a subscription service in a bid to boost quarterly returns. We’ve noted how BMW has embraced making heated seats and other features already in your car a subscription service, and Mercedes has been making better gas and EV engine performance something you have to pay extra for — even if…

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[–] Thrawne 27 points 11 months ago (3 children)

So the price will go down… right?

[–] Buffalox 20 points 11 months ago

Oh boy, I know it's a joke, but I would love to have that kind of optimism about the world today.

[–] Eegra 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Shine on, you crazy diamond!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Do-do-do-dooo (bum-bum-bu-buum)