BMW feels the heat, stops charging for warming cheeks

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By Rebecca BellanSep 7, 2023, 6:44 pm164 pts
When BMW started charging an $18 per month subscription for heated seats in 2022, the backlash was swift and brutal. Customers banded together, urging others not to encourage this type of behavior from automakers, lest it open the door to more perceived avariciousness. “You’ve already paid for it!” cried…

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