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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago

Carmakers Push Forward With Plans To Make Basic Features Subscription Services, Despite Widespread Backlash

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Carmakers Push Forward With Plans To Make Basic Features Subscription Services, Despite Widespread Backlash

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago

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 fea…

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You beat me by 7 seconds.

This was my first thought. “sure showed them by buying that car…”
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  Yeah “2 years free” no it’s not it was factored into the price they charged you for the vehicle.

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