German car industry has one foot in the grave.

I think that all or close to it auto manufacturers have some form of subscription service now with monthly fees. It’s not something specific to German manufacturers.

randomly picks from this list of auto manufacturers

Buick.

https://www.buick.com/ownercenter/onstar/learn

OnStar One Super Cruise

for vehicles with Super Cruise

$64.99/mo.

Save up to 16% by choosing this plan

OnStar Connect Plus

• In-Vehicle Wi-Fi® Hotspot

• Music

• Podcasts

• Audiobooks

• News

• Video Streaming (if properly equipped)

• Games (if properly equipped)

• Internet Browser (if properly equipped)

Safety & Security

• Stolen Vehicle Assistance

• Safety Services

• OnStar Guardian App

• Roadside Assistance

Super Cruise

• Hands-Free Driver Assistance Technology

• Turn Signal Activated Lane Change

• Automatic Lane Change (if properly equipped)

• Hands-Free Trailering (if properly equipped)