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.

    • dual_sport_dork@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Or, hear me out on this, all cars with the hardware have that feature functional. Crazy, right?

      This is what Subaru does. Buy an Outback or a Crosstrek and it comes with heated seats. Because it just does. They don’t make one that doesn’t. Here’s how they handle consumers who “don’t want” heated seats: Don’t press the heated seat button. Done.