The blowback worked—but subscriptions for software-based new car features will continue, according to a BMW board member.

BMW Is Giving Up on Heated Seat Subscriptions Because People Hated Them::The blowback worked—but subscriptions for software-based new car features will continue, according to a BMW board member.

    • Ton@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      Peak car was 1990-1994, largely mechanical, little electronics and reliable as hell. My Merc from that time is built like a tank and everything is screwed together, not glued.

      • bug@lemmy.oneEnglish
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        All good until someone smashes into you and you discover how far safety features have come in three decades!

        • Ton@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          Of course, the biggest security feature is sitting in the drivers seat.

          • bug@lemmy.oneEnglish
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            Assuming you mean that you yourself are a good driver who doesn’t get into crashes, that’s why I said “until someone smashes into you”, as in the crash that is completely out of your control!

            • Ton@lemmy.worldEnglish
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              True, but that you can also largely influence by defensive driving. When I rode 80 tkm a year for 15 years I’ve literally seen everything but was never part of it.

      • uint8_t@feddit.deEnglish
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        early '90s? nah, give me fuel injection, catalytic converter, ABS, and airbags, please