Mazda’s $10 remote start subscription sparks backlash
Right-to-repair advocates argue car owners should have full ownership of technology embedded in their vehicles September 28, 2024 14:40 Mazda now charges $10 or more per month for connected services like remote start. The services were previously free, but customers are warned they will eventually incur fees. One person developed an open source workaround, but Mazda successfully removed it. Mazda recently surprised customers by requiring them to sign up for a subscription to retain certain services. Now, renowned right-to-repair advocate Louis Rossmann is promoting the brand. He pointed to some of Mazda's actions as reasons for his anger at them. However, it turns out customers may still have a workaround. Previously, the Japanese automaker offered connected services, including remote start and other features, without a subscription. At the time, the company told customers that the services would eventually transition to a paid model. More: Native Google Maps won't work on GM's new cars without $300 subscription To clarify, we're talking…
Volvo cancels car subscription service
Volvo is exiting the subscription business on both sides of the Atlantic. In the United States, Care by Volvo quietly terminated the service on August 1. The service promises flexibility and requires no long-term commitment. Car subscriptions have been hailed as the next big thing, and some offerings are so appealing because you can easily swap vehicles, meaning you can buy a crossover in the winter and a convertible in the summer. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); However, many programs have been canceled over the past few years. GM's "Book by Cadillac" program was discontinued in 2018, and the "Mercedes-Benz Collection" program was discontinued in 2020. Now we can add "Care by Volvo" to that list. MORE: Care By Volvo adds more vehicles to subscription plan According to Automotive News, the subscription service has been discontinued on both sides of the Atlantic. While the…
Kia India announces new ‘subscription’ plan for Sonet, Seltos
Riding on the success of the leasing scheme launched three months ago, the South Korean automaker has now launched the 'Kia Subscription' scheme to provide a more flexible car ownership experience to salaried and self-employed customers. Apart from this, Kia India has also partnered with ALD Automotive Pvt. Ltd. to expand its leasing and subscription solutions to 14 major cities in India, including Delhi, Noida, Gandiabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Indore, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Jaipur. With lease periods ranging from 12 to 36 months, the "Kia Subscribe" is a short-term leasing solution for salaried workers and self-employed individuals who seek the flexibility to use a vehicle without having to purchase it. Also read: Kia EV6 leasing plan launched, includes insurance, maintenance and more services, costs Rs 1.29 lakh per month For those who don't know, Kia launched its leasing program three months ago to provide customers with a flexible ownership experience. To suit a variety of business…
Mazda Connected Services trial to become subscription model
The automaker confirmed to Carscoops that it will begin charging owners for features like remote start Mazda will stop providing free Internet services to some car owners. Now, services like remote start and remote keyless entry will cost $10 per month. The owners are certainly upset. Mazda Connected Services is a collection of features that the automaker offers owners for the first three years of their vehicles. Now, the company is officially moving several of those features to a $10-per-month subscription. Owners have about two months to decide whether to continue paying for the services or forgo them. The news did not originally come from a Mazda press release, but rather a private message to owners, which read: "As a valued member of the Mazda family, we would like to inform you that your 3-year free trial of Mazda Connect Services will expire in 60 days." More: Mitsubishi, Nissan and Honda officially join forces Once that time is up, remote…
Hyundai launches new Evolve+ subscription plan for Kona
Consumers can purchase a Kona EV for just $699 per month, which includes insurance, registration, roadside assistance and up to 1,000 miles of driving per month. February 9, 2023 12:30 Hyundai will launch a car subscription service through its new Evolve+ service. Consumers can drive a Kona EV or Ioniq 5 for a single all-inclusive monthly fee. For the Kona EV, customers will pay $699 per month, while the Ioniq 5 SE RWD model starts at $899. The service will provide monthly subscribers with insurance, 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers), maintenance, registration, and roadside assistance. Hyundai said that unlike other subscription services, subscribers only have to commit to a one-month term and can cancel at any time. “We prioritized simplicity and flexibility in our subscription process, allowing customers to place orders via their smartphones and renew on their own time and on their own terms,” said Olabisi Boyle, vice president of product planning and mobility strategy at Hyundai Motor North America.…
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