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.

  • bug@lemmy.oneEnglish
    4·
    10 months ago

    All good until someone smashes into you and you discover how far safety features have come in three decades!

    • Ton@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      Of course, the biggest security feature is sitting in the drivers seat.

      • bug@lemmy.oneEnglish
        1·
        10 months ago

        Assuming you mean that you yourself are a good driver who doesn’t get into crashes, that’s why I said “until someone smashes into you”, as in the crash that is completely out of your control!

        • Ton@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          10 months ago

          True, but that you can also largely influence by defensive driving. When I rode 80 tkm a year for 15 years I’ve literally seen everything but was never part of it.