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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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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