{"id":8018,"date":"2024-05-31T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=8018"},"modified":"2024-05-30T19:59:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T02:59:27","slug":"why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Rise of Subscription-Based Car Features"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As we dive into an era where technological innovations shape our daily lives, a new monetization strategy is sweeping across the auto industry that may leave car owners with a sense of leasing rather than owning their vehicles. Welcome to the subscription economy, where your car&#8217;s features are no longer yours after driving off the lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours\/#Advanced_Navigation_Systems_Mercedes-Benz\" title=\"Advanced Navigation Systems (Mercedes-Benz)\">Advanced Navigation Systems (Mercedes-Benz)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours\/#Connected_Car_Features_BMW\" title=\"Connected Car Features (BMW)\">Connected Car Features (BMW)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours\/#Advanced_Safety_Features_Tesla\" title=\"Advanced Safety Features (Tesla)\">Advanced Safety Features (Tesla)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours\/#Remote_Diagnostic_Services_General_Motors\" title=\"Remote Diagnostic Services (General Motors)\">Remote Diagnostic Services (General Motors)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours\/#In-Car_Wi-Fi_Audi\" title=\"In-Car Wi-Fi (Audi)\">In-Car Wi-Fi (Audi)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours\/#Electric_Vehicle_Charging_Network_Access_Tesla\" title=\"Electric Vehicle Charging Network Access (Tesla)\">Electric Vehicle Charging Network Access (Tesla)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours\/#In-Car_Entertainment_Tesla\" title=\"In-Car Entertainment (Tesla)\">In-Car Entertainment (Tesla)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours\/#Heated_Seats_BMW\" title=\"Heated Seats (BMW)\">Heated Seats (BMW)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours\/#Keyless_Entry_and_Start_Volvo\" title=\"Keyless Entry and Start (Volvo)\">Keyless Entry and Start (Volvo)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours\/#Dynamic_LED_Headlights_Audi\" title=\"Dynamic LED Headlights (Audi)\">Dynamic LED Headlights (Audi)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours\/#20_Motorcycles_with_Divisive_Reactions\" title=\"20 Motorcycles with Divisive Reactions\">20 Motorcycles with Divisive Reactions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/why-your-cars-features-are-no-longer-yours\/#20_Timeless_American_Muscle_Cars_Holding_Their_Value\" title=\"20 Timeless American Muscle Cars Holding Their Value\">20 Timeless American Muscle Cars Holding Their Value<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Navigation_Systems_Mercedes-Benz\"><\/span>Advanced Navigation Systems (Mercedes-Benz)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Advanced-Navigation-Systems-Mercedes-Benz-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Advanced-Navigation-Systems-Mercedes-Benz-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Advanced-Navigation-Systems-Mercedes-Benz-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Advanced-Navigation-Systems-Mercedes-Benz-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Advanced-Navigation-Systems-Mercedes-Benz.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: North Monaco \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/1-november-2019-riga-latvia-mercedesbenz-1551818303\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mercedes&#8217; COMAND system provides real-time traffic updates and points of interest and has moved towards a subscription-based model. The brand justifies this as necessary due to the ongoing data update costs. The pricing is around $14 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connected_Car_Features_BMW\"><\/span>Connected Car Features (BMW)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Connected-Car-Features-BMW-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Connected-Car-Features-BMW-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Connected-Car-Features-BMW-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Connected-Car-Features-BMW-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Connected-Car-Features-BMW.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Dong liu \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/geneva-march-3-bmw-connected-drive-72540613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>BMW\u2019s ConnectedDrive, offering remote engine start, climate pre-conditioning, and real-time vehicle tracking, requires a subscription. BMW argues the cost of maintaining the servers and technology for these services justifies the subscription, which can cost around $50 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Safety_Features_Tesla\"><\/span>Advanced Safety Features (Tesla)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Advanced-Safety-Features-Tesla-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Advanced-Safety-Features-Tesla-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Advanced-Safety-Features-Tesla-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Advanced-Safety-Features-Tesla-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Advanced-Safety-Features-Tesla.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: TierneyMJ \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/raleigh-nc-usa-april-30-2018-1100335172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tesla&#8217;s Autopilot system, which offers semi-autonomous driving, is now behind a subscription paywall, priced at $199 per month. Tesla cites the ongoing costs of system maintenance and software updates for safety standards as reasons for the subscription model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remote_Diagnostic_Services_General_Motors\"><\/span>Remote Diagnostic Services (General Motors)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Remote-Diagnostic-Services-General-Motors-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Remote-Diagnostic-Services-General-Motors-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Remote-Diagnostic-Services-General-Motors-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Remote-Diagnostic-Services-General-Motors-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Remote-Diagnostic-Services-General-Motors.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: PREMIO STOCK \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/jember-east-java-indonesia-june-12-1110874775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>GM\u2019s OnStar service offers remote diagnostic capabilities and predictive maintenance alerts for a monthly subscription of about $35. GM cites continuous monitoring costs and predictive analysis to justify the fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-Car_Wi-Fi_Audi\"><\/span>In-Car Wi-Fi (Audi)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-Car-Wi-Fi-Audi-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-Car-Wi-Fi-Audi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-Car-Wi-Fi-Audi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-Car-Wi-Fi-Audi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-Car-Wi-Fi-Audi.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Nikola Stanisic \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/woman-connecting-car-her-smartphone-app-1140442724\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Audi offers in-car Wi-Fi for a monthly subscription fee, which varies based on data usage but can range from $20 to $50 per month. Audi states that the costs associated with maintaining a dedicated cellular data connection justify the fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electric_Vehicle_Charging_Network_Access_Tesla\"><\/span>Electric Vehicle Charging Network Access (Tesla)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Network-Access-Tesla-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Network-Access-Tesla-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Network-Access-Tesla-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Network-Access-Tesla-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Network-Access-Tesla.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Sheila Fitzgerald \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/kettleman-city-ca-jan-29-2022-2115627356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tesla locks access to their Supercharger network behind a paywall. Tesla justifies the subscription, costing $12 monthly, citing infrastructure and maintenance costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-Car_Entertainment_Tesla\"><\/span>In-Car Entertainment (Tesla)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-Car-Entertainment-Tesla-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-Car-Entertainment-Tesla-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-Car-Entertainment-Tesla-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-Car-Entertainment-Tesla-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-Car-Entertainment-Tesla.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Sergey Kohl \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/berlin-november-09-2016-showroom-dashboard-514164478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tesla&#8217;s premium connectivity package, including music streaming and video services, costs $9.99 monthly. Tesla argues that ongoing data costs and licensing agreements with media companies justify the subscription fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heated_Seats_BMW\"><\/span>Heated Seats (BMW)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Heated-Seats-BMW-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Heated-Seats-BMW-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Heated-Seats-BMW-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Heated-Seats-BMW-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Heated-Seats-BMW.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Valdis Skudre \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/riga-latviamay-14-2021-interior-all-2024323802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>BMW now charges a subscription fee for heated seats, allowing customers to activate the feature only during the colder months when needed. Pricing details vary but can be around $20 monthly during active months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keyless_Entry_and_Start_Volvo\"><\/span>Keyless Entry and Start (Volvo)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Keyless-Entry-and-Start-Volvo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Keyless-Entry-and-Start-Volvo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Keyless-Entry-and-Start-Volvo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Keyless-Entry-and-Start-Volvo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Keyless-Entry-and-Start-Volvo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Taljat David \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/switzerland-november-8-2020-remote-key-1849939792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Volvo has begun making this feature a monthly subscription-based add-on for around $15. They justify the cost with the need for continuous software updates and security enhancements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dynamic_LED_Headlights_Audi\"><\/span>Dynamic LED Headlights (Audi)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dynamic-LED-Headlights-Audi-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dynamic-LED-Headlights-Audi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dynamic-LED-Headlights-Audi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dynamic-LED-Headlights-Audi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dynamic-LED-Headlights-Audi.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Yauhen_D \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/ivalo-finland-january-23-2019-white-1301038558\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Audi is considering making adaptive or &#8220;matrix&#8221; LED headlights a subscription feature. The ongoing development and software updates to improve functionality are used as justifications for the model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=8018\">MyCarMakesNoise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 20 Rarest Chrysler Cars Ever Made<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-170.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-170.png 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-170-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-170-768x455.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Mr. choppers \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:1931_Chrysler_Imperial_CG_Convertible_Victoria_by_Waterhouse,_left_rear,_at_Greenwich_2018.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chrysler has made its mark in the automotive world with models ranging from roaring \u201960s engines to innovative 21st-century designs. Among them, a few rare ones stand out not just for their engineering and design but also for their scarcity.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/top-20-rarest-chrysler-cars-ever-made\/ss-BB1lYga2?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=e0943bdf28f84e1dbb958e2b057d131f&amp;ei=11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Motorcycles_with_Divisive_Reactions\"><\/span>20 Motorcycles with Divisive Reactions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-171.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-171.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-171-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-171-768x578.png 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-171-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: TinoFotografie \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/milano-italy-2021-11-27-eicma-2268447457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Motorcycles, often seen as symbols of freedom, rebellion, and style, have captured the imaginations of enthusiasts for generations. Yet, not all bikes bask in the glow of universal admiration.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/20-motorcycles-with-divisive-reactions\/ss-BB1lYLpx?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=e0943bdf28f84e1dbb958e2b057d131f&amp;ei=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Timeless_American_Muscle_Cars_Holding_Their_Value\"><\/span>20 Timeless American Muscle Cars Holding Their Value<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-173.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-173.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-173-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-173-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Steve Lagreca \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/dearborn-miusa-june-16-2018-1970-1116700772\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Muscle cars, with their powerful engines and iconic designs, represent a classic era of American automobiles. 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