I don't think it's JUST Teslas, any car with its own cellular link is a total non starter for me after that Jeep article 10ish years ago. Give me a key fob, carplay for my music and maps, and that's all the smarts I need. Keep the heated seats.

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randycupertino 3 days ago | parent [-]

Sorry heated seats now behind $13.99/mo paywall.

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kotaKat 2 days ago | parent [-]

That's why I'll drive my Slate down to AutoZone and grab the 12v heated seat massager pad and strap it to the drivers' seat.

Take that, paywalled subscriptions.

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glimshe 2 days ago | parent [-]

Our customers have spoken and we are listening. The 12V power outlet in your car now requires a $9.99/month unlimited use fee or an affordable per-watt charge you can pay with a CarBucks card found in all major retailers!

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polishdude20 2 days ago | parent | next [-]

Time to directly wire it to the car battery then

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		In the longstanding tradition of leading on the forefront safety, we introduce Engine Check coming up after mysterious, unaccounted for, unsigned voltage drops. Can't be too safe if it could be a short, right? "Tinkerer mode" only £14.75 per month* *additional checks during the annual service apply.

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