The German car-maker says its “optional power upgrade” is designed to give customers more choice.

  • tal@lemmy.today
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    8 days ago

    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)

    • grue@lemmy.world
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      8 days ago

      Is that subscription for OnStar or Super Cruise? One is a service with legitimate ongoing operating costs; the other is not.