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.world
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    10 months ago

    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.

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      10 months ago

      All good until someone smashes into you and you discover how far safety features have come in three decades!

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      10 months ago

      early '90s? nah, give me fuel injection, catalytic converter, ABS, and airbags, please