The Daily Mail doesn't have all of the story, but they have the beginning.
This week, General Motor's announced that it would eventually ax Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its gas cars. ...
...They're extremely popular. A July study by AutoPacific found that more than 60 percent of shoppers wouldn't buy a car without either system.
But GM's decision isn't simply a case of ignoring what customers want.
It's part of a broader industry shift — one that's exposing a growing divide among automakers over how much control Silicon Valley should have inside their cars.
American car companies are spending billions to build their own infotainment platforms, hoping to rival Big Tech's in-car dominance.....
Yes, they are. And they intend to get every dime back, and then some. Just like with GM's OnStar system, car owners will be required to pay an annual subscription fee to use these systems. It's not going to 'come with the car purchase' any more.
Mark the tape, Bo!! In five years, you'll call me a prophet.
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False prophet. 🤣
BMW tried to turn some of their standard comfort features into a subscription program and owners balked.
Stop being a cash cow for these companies.
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