BMW's heated seat subscription: Difference between revisions
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In July 2022 [[BMW]] started charging a subscription for their heated seats as part of their Functions on Demand system.<ref>https://www.bmwusa.com/explore/connecteddrive.html</ref> In September 2023 BMW stated they are no longer charging a subscription for heated seats.<ref>https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/bmw-will-not-charge-extra-activate-existing-functions-cars#:~:text=What%20we%20don%E2%80%99t%20do%20any%20more</ref> | In July 2022 [[BMW]] started charging a subscription for their heated seats as part of their Functions on Demand system.<ref>https://www.bmwusa.com/explore/connecteddrive.html</ref> BMW's Functions on Demand system operates on a user opt-in/out subscription to enable various functions inside their vehicles. In September 2023 BMW stated they are no longer charging a subscription for heated seats.<ref>https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/bmw-will-not-charge-extra-activate-existing-functions-cars#:~:text=What%20we%20don%E2%80%99t%20do%20any%20more</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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*$222 for unlimited use | *$222 for unlimited use | ||
== Legal impact == | ==Legal impact== | ||
Introduced September 2022 New Jersey's Assembly proposed a bill to make it illegal for automobile manufacturers to offer subscription services for any motor vehicle feature that<ref>https://legiscan.com/NJ/text/A4519/2022</ref>: | Introduced September 2022 New Jersey's Assembly proposed a bill to make it illegal for automobile manufacturers to offer subscription services for any motor vehicle feature that<ref>https://legiscan.com/NJ/text/A4519/2022</ref>: | ||
# utilizes components and hardware already installed on the motor vehicle at the time of purchase or lease by the consumer; and | #utilizes components and hardware already installed on the motor vehicle at the time of purchase or lease by the consumer; and | ||
# would function after activation without ongoing expense to the dealer, manufacturer, or any third-party service provider. | #would function after activation without ongoing expense to the dealer, manufacturer, or any third-party service provider. | ||
The bill later died in committee.<ref>https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/S3271/2022#:~:text=2022%20%2D%2025%25%20progression%2C-,died%20in%20committee,-Action%3A%202022%2D10</ref> | The bill later died in committee.<ref>https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/S3271/2022#:~:text=2022%20%2D%2025%25%20progression%2C-,died%20in%20committee,-Action%3A%202022%2D10</ref> | ||