78 Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription - Owners can now subscribe to boost the power of their car… for a fee (www.autoexpress.co.uk) posted 310 days ago by SophiesBoyfriend 310 days ago by SophiesBoyfriend +78 / -0 Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription | Auto Express Owners can now subscribe to boost the power of their car… for a fee 27 comments share 27 comments share save hide report block hide replies
It's going to be interesting to see how they react when people start "rooting" their cars and monkey patching all their goofy subscription nonsense.
EVs already have a tendency to brick themselves when the mandatory software updates fail. So doing that if they detect unauthorised modifications isnt out of the question
"Limp Mode Activated. Return Vehicle to Dealer."
The manufacturers will just do what Nintendo does: brick the vehicle.