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BMW Is Giving Up on Heated Seat Subscriptions Because People Hated Them (www.thedrive.com)
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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.

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[–] redcalcium@lemmy.institute 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Euro7 regulation requires cars to be able to make emergency calls automatically on collision, so car makers use the opportunity to include 24/7 cellular connectivity into their new cars.

https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/security-and-emergencies/emergency-assistance-vehicles-ecall/index_en.htm