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The New Audi A3 Is Amess With In-Car Subscriptions (www.motor1.com)
submitted 7 months ago by absquatulate@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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So far there's subscriptions for cruise control, adaptive beams, various navigation options, apple/google integration and my favorite, dual-zone climate.

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[–] grue@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (2 children)

This shit should be illegal. When you buy a device, you own all the hardware and have every right to use it to the full extent of its physical capabilities. Audi has no right to hold your property hostage!

[–] state_electrician@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 7 months ago

How else am I, a humble car artisan (cartisan, if you're feeling naughty), supposed to continue to generate obscene levels of wealth for my shareholders if I can't continue to milk customers?

[–] IsThisAnAI@lemmy.world -1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Nope.

If you are leasing subscriptions it makes sense. Or for certain features.

I couldn't care less as long as the option to buy remains. I'd almost certainly end up subbing though on my next lease.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Why do you hate property rights?

[–] misterdoctor@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Mans dad is the regional manager at Audi of Greater Akron

[–] andrew@lemmy.stuart.fun 1 points 7 months ago

Assistant to the regional manager.