Volkswagen Is Locking Horsepower Behind a Paywall | NYGazet

Volkswagen is offering ID.3 owners a subscription service that unlocks the car’s full horsepower capability as automakers attempt to nickel-and-dime buyers.

Automakers are embracing subscriptions whether customers like them or not, often pushing beyond what most of us find acceptable. BMW attempted to charge a monthly fee for heated seats, but users didn’t bite. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Merce... [3372 chars]