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As well as these articles about the individual incidents, remember you can also fill out the company articles with relevant details and links, & it would be great if someone could put together a theme article which ties the whole issue together; explaining the general trend of car companies locking physical features that your car is fully capable of using behind a paywall, & how it is a restriction of your ability to use the product you bought and paid for. | As well as these articles about the individual incidents, remember you can also fill out the company articles with relevant details and links, & it would be great if someone could put together a theme article which ties the whole issue together; explaining the general trend of car companies locking physical features that your car is fully capable of using behind a paywall, & how it is a restriction of your ability to use the product you bought and paid for. | ||
= Pick one from the following, and write an article! = | =Pick one from the following, and write an article!= | ||
As articles are created, please edit this page to link to them, and once all relevant articles have been created to a decent standard, place a deletion notice on this article | |||
== BMW (some articles already present, but heated steering wheel seems to be missing) == | ==BMW (some articles already present, but heated steering wheel seems to be missing)== | ||
* '''Steering Wheel Heating''': BMW charges £10/month, £100/year, or £200 permanent unlock for heated steering wheels that come with complete hardware pre-installed in vehicles. | *'''Steering Wheel Heating''': BMW charges £10/month, £100/year, or £200 permanent unlock for heated steering wheels that come with complete hardware pre-installed in vehicles. | ||
'''Media''': | '''Media''': | ||
* [https://www.topgear.com/car-news/bmw-launches-heated-seat-and-steering-wheel-subscription-service-uk?fs=e&s=cl Top Gear: “BMW launches heated seat and steering wheel subscription service in the UK”] (July 25, 2022) | *[https://www.topgear.com/car-news/bmw-launches-heated-seat-and-steering-wheel-subscription-service-uk?fs=e&s=cl Top Gear: “BMW launches heated seat and steering wheel subscription service in the UK”] (July 25, 2022) | ||
* [https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/03/business/bmw-options-software-subscription-features/index.html CNN Business: “Want a heated steering wheel in your BMW? You’ll be able to download one via subscription”] (July 3, 2020) | *[https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/03/business/bmw-options-software-subscription-features/index.html CNN Business: “Want a heated steering wheel in your BMW? You’ll be able to download one via subscription”] (July 3, 2020) | ||
== Tesla == | ==Tesla== | ||
* '''Heated Rear Seats (2020-2022)''': Tesla charged $300 for rear heated seats in Model 3 Standard Range variants where the heating hardware was already installed but software-disabled. Tesla discontinued this practice in 2022 following customer criticism. | *'''Heated Rear Seats (2020-2022)''': Tesla charged $300 for rear heated seats in Model 3 Standard Range variants where the heating hardware was already installed but software-disabled. Tesla discontinued this practice in 2022 following customer criticism. | ||
'''Media''': | '''Media''': | ||
* [https://electrek.co/2020/02/15/tesla-rear-heated-seats-model-3-ota-upgrades/ Electrek: “Tesla starts selling rear-heated seats on Model 3 SR and SR Plus as $300 OTA upgrade”] (February 17, 2020) | *[https://electrek.co/2020/02/15/tesla-rear-heated-seats-model-3-ota-upgrades/ Electrek: “Tesla starts selling rear-heated seats on Model 3 SR and SR Plus as $300 OTA upgrade”] (February 17, 2020) | ||
* [https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-rear-heated-seats-standard-range/ Teslarati: “Tesla unlocks rear heated seats for Model 3 SR and SR Plus as paid OTA upgrade”] (February 19, 2020) | *[https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-rear-heated-seats-standard-range/ Teslarati: “Tesla unlocks rear heated seats for Model 3 SR and SR Plus as paid OTA upgrade”] (February 19, 2020) | ||
* [https://insideevs.com/news/399322/tesla-mode-3-heated-rear-seats-upgrade/ InsideEVs: “Tesla Model 3 Heated Rear Seats: Simple, Fast & Inexpensive Process”] (February 18, 2020) | *[https://insideevs.com/news/399322/tesla-mode-3-heated-rear-seats-upgrade/ InsideEVs: “Tesla Model 3 Heated Rear Seats: Simple, Fast & Inexpensive Process”] (February 18, 2020) | ||
* '''Acceleration Boost''': Tesla charges $2,000 to unlock 50-100 additional horsepower from existing dual-motor hardware, reducing 0-60 times by 0.4-0.5 seconds through software changes alone. '''Media''': | *'''Acceleration Boost''': Tesla charges $2,000 to unlock 50-100 additional horsepower from existing dual-motor hardware, reducing 0-60 times by 0.4-0.5 seconds through software changes alone. '''Media''': | ||
* [https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-new-model-y-paid-performance-upgrade/ Teslarati: “Tesla releases paid performance upgrade for new Model Y”] (2024) | *[https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-new-model-y-paid-performance-upgrade/ Teslarati: “Tesla releases paid performance upgrade for new Model Y”] (2024) | ||
* [https://evannex.com/blogs/news/tesla-offers-acceleration-boost-upgrade-for-the-new-model-y EVANNEX: “Tesla offers acceleration boost upgrade for the new Model Y”] (2024) | *[https://evannex.com/blogs/news/tesla-offers-acceleration-boost-upgrade-for-the-new-model-y EVANNEX: “Tesla offers acceleration boost upgrade for the new Model Y”] (2024) | ||
* '''Full Self-Driving Computer''': Tesla charges $8,000 one-time or $99/month for FSD features that require specific hardware. Vehicles with older Autopilot computer 2.0 or 2.5 can receive a complimentary FSD computer upgrade if they purchased Full Self-Driving, but subscription users must pay $1,000 for the hardware upgrade. | *'''Full Self-Driving Computer''': Tesla charges $8,000 one-time or $99/month for FSD features that require specific hardware. Vehicles with older Autopilot computer 2.0 or 2.5 can receive a complimentary FSD computer upgrade if they purchased Full Self-Driving, but subscription users must pay $1,000 for the hardware upgrade. | ||
'''Media''': | '''Media''': | ||
* [https://www.tesla.com/support/full-self-driving-computer Tesla Support: “Full Self-Driving Computer Installations”] | *[https://www.tesla.com/support/full-self-driving-computer Tesla Support: “Full Self-Driving Computer Installations”] | ||
* [https://www.tesla.com/support/full-self-driving-subscriptions Tesla Support: “Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Subscriptions”] | *[https://www.tesla.com/support/full-self-driving-subscriptions Tesla Support: “Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Subscriptions”] | ||
* [https://electrek.co/2024/04/21/tesla-lowers-price-of-full-self-driving-to-8000-down-from-12000/ Electrek: “Tesla lowers price of ‘Full Self-Driving’ to $8,000, down from $12,000”] (April 21, 2024) | *[https://electrek.co/2024/04/21/tesla-lowers-price-of-full-self-driving-to-8000-down-from-12000/ Electrek: “Tesla lowers price of ‘Full Self-Driving’ to $8,000, down from $12,000”] (April 21, 2024) | ||
* '''Battery Range Unlock''': Tesla software-limits battery capacity in Model Y RWD to 260 miles but charges $1,500-$2,000 to unlock additional 40-60 miles of range from the same physical battery. | *'''Battery Range Unlock''': Tesla software-limits battery capacity in Model Y RWD to 260 miles but charges $1,500-$2,000 to unlock additional 40-60 miles of range from the same physical battery. | ||
'''Media''': | '''Media''': | ||
* [https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/want-more-range-on-your-tesla-model-y-you-might-have-to-pay-extra-to-unlock-it TechRadar: “Want more range on your Tesla Model Y? You might have to pay extra to unlock it”] (2024) | *[https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/want-more-range-on-your-tesla-model-y-you-might-have-to-pay-extra-to-unlock-it TechRadar: “Want more range on your Tesla Model Y? You might have to pay extra to unlock it”] (2024) | ||
* [https://electrifynews.com/news/auto/existing-tesla-rwd-model-y-owners-can-pay-to-unlock-extra-range/ Electrify News: “Model Y Update: Current Tesla RWD Model Y Owners Can Pay to Unlock Extra Range”] (2024) | *[https://electrifynews.com/news/auto/existing-tesla-rwd-model-y-owners-can-pay-to-unlock-extra-range/ Electrify News: “Model Y Update: Current Tesla RWD Model Y Owners Can Pay to Unlock Extra Range”] (2024) | ||
== Mercedes-Benz == | ==Mercedes-Benz== | ||
* '''EQS Rear-Wheel Steering''': Mercedes charges €489 ($575) annually to unlock 10-degree rear-wheel steering, though all EQS models have the full hardware installed but are software-limited to 4.5 degrees without payment. | *'''EQS Rear-Wheel Steering''': Mercedes charges €489 ($575) annually to unlock 10-degree rear-wheel steering, though all EQS models have the full hardware installed but are software-limited to 4.5 degrees without payment. | ||
'''Media''': | '''Media''': | ||
* [https://www.thedrive.com/tech/41678/full-rear-wheel-steering-on-mercedes-eqs-will-be-575-annual-subscription-in-germany-report The Drive: “Full Rear-Wheel Steering on Mercedes EQS Will Be $575 Annual Subscription in Germany: Report”] (July 26, 2021) | *[https://www.thedrive.com/tech/41678/full-rear-wheel-steering-on-mercedes-eqs-will-be-575-annual-subscription-in-germany-report The Drive: “Full Rear-Wheel Steering on Mercedes EQS Will Be $575 Annual Subscription in Germany: Report”] (July 26, 2021) | ||
* [https://www.jdpower.com/automotive-news/mercedes-benz-eqs-rear-wheel-steer-requires-subscription J.D. Power: “Mercedes-Benz EQS Rear-Wheel Steer Requires Subscription”] (2021) | *[https://www.jdpower.com/automotive-news/mercedes-benz-eqs-rear-wheel-steer-requires-subscription J.D. Power: “Mercedes-Benz EQS Rear-Wheel Steer Requires Subscription”] (2021) | ||
* [https://www.motor1.com/news/521960/mercedes-eqs-rear-wheel-steering/ Motor1: “Mercedes Charging $575 Per Year In Germany For 10-Degree Rear Steering On EQS”] (July 23, 2021) | *[https://www.motor1.com/news/521960/mercedes-eqs-rear-wheel-steering/ Motor1: “Mercedes Charging $575 Per Year In Germany For 10-Degree Rear Steering On EQS”] (July 23, 2021) | ||
* '''Performance “Acceleration Increase”''': Mercedes charges $60-90/month or $600-900/year for 60-80 horsepower increases (e.g., EQE 350: 288hp → 348hp, EQS 450: 355hp → 435hp) through software unlock of existing hardware capabilities in EQE and EQS models. | *'''Performance “Acceleration Increase”''': Mercedes charges $60-90/month or $600-900/year for 60-80 horsepower increases (e.g., EQE 350: 288hp → 348hp, EQS 450: 355hp → 435hp) through software unlock of existing hardware capabilities in EQE and EQS models. | ||
'''Media''': | '''Media''': | ||
* [https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43713075/mercedes-benz-eqe350-eqs450-acceleration-increase-subscription-pricing/ Car and Driver: “Mercedes Reveals EQE and EQS ‘Acceleration Increase’ Subscription Pricing”] (April 26, 2023) | *[https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43713075/mercedes-benz-eqe350-eqs450-acceleration-increase-subscription-pricing/ Car and Driver: “Mercedes Reveals EQE and EQS ‘Acceleration Increase’ Subscription Pricing”] (April 26, 2023) | ||
* [https://media.mbusa.com/releases/mercedes-benz-usa-announces-performance-acceleration-on-demand-upgrade-for-eqe-and-eqs-customers Mercedes-Benz USA: “Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Performance Acceleration On-Demand Upgrade for EQE and EQS Customers”] (April 26, 2023) | *[https://media.mbusa.com/releases/mercedes-benz-usa-announces-performance-acceleration-on-demand-upgrade-for-eqe-and-eqs-customers Mercedes-Benz USA: “Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Performance Acceleration On-Demand Upgrade for EQE and EQS Customers”] (April 26, 2023) | ||
* [https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/mercedes-releases-a-1200-annual-subscription-service-to-add-an-extra-60-to-110-hp-to-its-evs/ Carscoops: “Mercedes Releases A $1,200 Annual Subscription To Unlock A 60 To 110 HP For Its EVs”] (November 25, 2022) | *[https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/mercedes-releases-a-1200-annual-subscription-service-to-add-an-extra-60-to-110-hp-to-its-evs/ Carscoops: “Mercedes Releases A $1,200 Annual Subscription To Unlock A 60 To 110 HP For Its EVs”] (November 25, 2022) | ||
== Audi == | ==Audi== | ||
* '''Climate Control Sync Function''': Audi charges $758 for a basic HVAC “Sync” function where the physical button is present in the vehicle but disabled until payment, with reminder messages appearing when pressed. | *'''Climate Control Sync Function''': Audi charges $758 for a basic HVAC “Sync” function where the physical button is present in the vehicle but disabled until payment, with reminder messages appearing when pressed. | ||
'''Media''': | '''Media''': | ||
* [https://www.thedrive.com/news/44967/audi-owner-finds-basic-hvac-function-paywalled-after-pressing-the-button-for-it The Drive: “Audi Owner Finds Basic HVAC Function Paywalled After Pressing the Button for It”] (April 1, 2022) | *[https://www.thedrive.com/news/44967/audi-owner-finds-basic-hvac-function-paywalled-after-pressing-the-button-for-it The Drive: “Audi Owner Finds Basic HVAC Function Paywalled After Pressing the Button for It”] (April 1, 2022) | ||
* [https://carbuzz.com/news/audi-q4-e-tron-owner-stunned-by-paywall-block-on-climate-control-feature/ CarBuzz: “Audi Driver Horrified After Basic Functionality Hidden Behind Paywall”] (April 2, 2022) | *[https://carbuzz.com/news/audi-q4-e-tron-owner-stunned-by-paywall-block-on-climate-control-feature/ CarBuzz: “Audi Driver Horrified After Basic Functionality Hidden Behind Paywall”] (April 2, 2022) | ||
* [https://www.team-bhp.com/news/audi-ev-owner-finds-paywalled-hvac-function Team-BHP: “Audi EV owner finds paywalled HVAC function”] (April 5, 2022) | *[https://www.team-bhp.com/news/audi-ev-owner-finds-paywalled-hvac-function Team-BHP: “Audi EV owner finds paywalled HVAC function”] (April 5, 2022) | ||
== General Motors == | ==General Motors== | ||
* '''OnStar Mandatory Subscriptions (2022-2023)''': GM required buyers of Buick, GMC, and some Cadillac models to purchase mandatory $905-$1,675 three-year OnStar subscriptions for remote start and connectivity features, with all hardware pre-installed. Customer backlash led to partial policy reversal in March 2023. | *'''OnStar Mandatory Subscriptions (2022-2023)''': GM required buyers of Buick, GMC, and some Cadillac models to purchase mandatory $905-$1,675 three-year OnStar subscriptions for remote start and connectivity features, with all hardware pre-installed. Customer backlash led to partial policy reversal in March 2023. | ||
'''Media''': | '''Media''': | ||
* [https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/10/business/gm-onstar-mandatory/index.html CNN Business: “A $1,500 ‘option’ is now mandatory on GMC, Buick, and some Cadillac models”] (August 10, 2022) | *[https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/10/business/gm-onstar-mandatory/index.html CNN Business: “A $1,500 ‘option’ is now mandatory on GMC, Buick, and some Cadillac models”] (August 10, 2022) | ||
* [https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40850271/gm-extra-cost-onstar-option-mandatory/ Car and Driver: “GM Confirms It’s Making $1500 Option Mandatory on Some New Models”] (August 9, 2022) | *[https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40850271/gm-extra-cost-onstar-option-mandatory/ Car and Driver: “GM Confirms It’s Making $1500 Option Mandatory on Some New Models”] (August 9, 2022) | ||
* [https://www.carscoops.com/2022/08/gm-adding-1500-onstar-service-as-standard-on-new-buick-and-gmc-models/ Carscoops: “GM Now Forces You To Pay $1,500 For OnStar Service On All New Buick And GMC Models”] (August 12, 2022) | *[https://www.carscoops.com/2022/08/gm-adding-1500-onstar-service-as-standard-on-new-buick-and-gmc-models/ Carscoops: “GM Now Forces You To Pay $1,500 For OnStar Service On All New Buick And GMC Models”] (August 12, 2022) | ||
== Ford == | ==Ford== | ||
* '''BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving''': Ford charges $49.99/month or $2,495 one-time for hands-free steering and lane-change assistance using cameras and sensors installed at the factory. Initial pricing of $75/month generated customer backlash, leading to 38% price reduction. | *'''BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving''': Ford charges $49.99/month or $2,495 one-time for hands-free steering and lane-change assistance using cameras and sensors installed at the factory. Initial pricing of $75/month generated customer backlash, leading to 38% price reduction. | ||
'''Media''': | '''Media''': | ||
* [https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-ford-f-150-lightning-lariat-yearlong-review-update-5-subscription-services/ MotorTrend: “2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Yearlong Review: $650/Year to Subscribe to What?”] (2023) | *[https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-ford-f-150-lightning-lariat-yearlong-review-update-5-subscription-services/ MotorTrend: “2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Yearlong Review: $650/Year to Subscribe to What?”] (2023) | ||
* [https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a62490773/ford-bluecruise-now-available-as-one-time-purchase/ Road & Track: “Sick of Subscriptions? Ford’s BlueCruise Now Available for One-Time Fee”] (October 2024 | *[https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a62490773/ford-bluecruise-now-available-as-one-time-purchase/ Road & Track: “Sick of Subscriptions? Ford’s BlueCruise Now Available for One-Time Fee”] (October 2024 | ||