BMW Commits To Subscriptions Even After Heated Seat Debacle

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By msmashFeb 4, 2026, 9:00 pm123 ptsTrending
BMW may have retreated from its controversial plan to charge monthly fees for heated seats, but the German automaker is pressing ahead with subscription-based vehicle features through its ConnectedDrive platform. A company spokesperson told The Drive that BMW "remains fully committed" to ConnectedDrive as part…

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