Volkswagen Locks Horsepower Behind Paid Subscription Service
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Volkswagen is implementing a paywall to unlock full horsepower for the ID.3 in the UK, charging owners a fee for the upgrade, reflecting a broader industry trend of monetizing vehicle features through subscriptions and software restrictions, which raises concerns about ownership rights and consumer costs.
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