The German car-maker says its "optional power upgrade" is designed to give customers more choice.
  • Flames5123@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    11·
    4 days ago

    As much as we should hate Tesla, in 2019, they increased the Model 3’s power FOR FREE. I was at 5.2 seconds 0-60, and that was a free update to 4.9s 0-60. I didn’t even have the AWD or performance model. They figured out how to make the motors better and just gave it to everyone. Why isn’t VW doing the same? Fucking greed.

  • Flax@feddit.ukEnglish
    27·
    5 days ago

    If buying isn’t owning then stealing a car isn’t actually stealing

  • RejZoR@lemmy.mlEnglish
    50·
    6 days ago

    Own nothing, pay everything. This bs subscription models for everything need to die. And people who thought about them along with them.

    • chaosCruiser@futurology.todayEnglish
      24·
      6 days ago

      It’s pretty much inevitable that someone will figure out how to jailbreak that car. When that happens, you could just download an unofficial patch, get rid of those BS restrictions, and unlock the full potential. Might be also wise to disable whatever wireless communication hardware came with the car. Like, disconnect the antenna or whatever.

        • boydster@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          5·
          6 days ago

          There may be some casualties as the process iterates through to eventual success. The martyrs of the new world.

      • TipsyMcGee@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        2·
        5 days ago

        Not really going to happen, I think, battery warranties make up really big parts of EVs market value. You don’t want to do anything that could risk that.

        • chaosCruiser@futurology.todayEnglish
          1·
          5 days ago

          That’s a good point. If it voids the warranty, most people won’t install a patch like that. However, that hasn’t stopped talented hackers from looking for exploits, glitches and vulnerabilities. Obviously, there’s a way in, and someone will find it even if it voids their warranty.

          • TipsyMcGee@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
            2·
            5 days ago

            Yeah, for sure. A lack of talented people is definitely not the limiting factor here. The Nissan Leaf DIY community is doing awesome things, for instance.

  • Curious Canid@lemmy.caEnglish
    26·
    6 days ago

    I hope companies eventually figure out people just aren’t that stupid. Also, I really hope that people aren’t that stupid.

    On a positive note, this could be the push that America needs to get serious about mass transit.

  • teamevil@lemmy.worldEnglish
    13·
    5 days ago

    Y’all know you can buy VAGCOM software and interface and bypass everything VW throttles in a VW right?

    It’s amazing for VWs you actually own too

  • alterforlett @lemmy.worldEnglish
    30·
    6 days ago

    When I bought my car one of the first brands I decided against was Mercedes due to their subscription model for their electric car.

    VW going for subscription is a surefire way to give Chinese car manufacturers an even bigger part of the market. So, so short sighted

  • who@feddit.orgEnglish
    281·
    6 days ago

    I would say that excludes them from my future purchases, but honestly, I’m hoping never to buy a car again. Public transit and bicycling are far cheaper, less polluting, and more sustainable (especially in population centers). Maybe I’ll spend a little of the money I save on an occasional day rental if needed.

  • kautau@lemmy.worldEnglish
    21·
    6 days ago

    “Historically many petrol and diesel vehicles have been offered with engines of the same size, but with the possibility of choosing one with more potency,” they said.

    Lol yeah, with ECU tuning from a third party, you assholes just had a board meeting and realized you could turn it into a subscription and then all came on the table and licked it up

  • phutatorius@lemmy.zipEnglish
    10·
    5 days ago

    So: time for a reassertion of right of first sale for cars, along with right to repair.