Automakers like BMW, GM, and Mercedes charging monthly fees
Today's cars are computers on wheels. And like a computer, there are paid upgrades to add more features and services.
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Today's cars are computers on wheels. And like a computer, there are paid upgrades to add more features and services.
Just about any new car today is a computer on wheels and they're getting more powerful by adding paid apps and free operating system updates.
If you’re in the market for a new car, you must do homework on subscription costs before signing a purchase contract.
Optional extras have been around since the dawn of auto sales, but subscription services for anything from Wi-Fi hotspot to self-driving mode are relatively new.
Reviewer Larry Printz writes, "there are buyers who understand that a van will haul more, a pickup will tow more, and a sports car will be faster and handle better. But neither rationality nor need enters into the equation of a $150,000 SUV. It’s all about desire, something Cadillac seems to remember."