discussion keeps the world turning this is round table Heated seats,
adaptive cruise, your car has it all.
But only if you keep paying.
Welcome to the age of smart cars with not-so-smart pricing.
Today,
we're diving into the rise of software-based vehicle features where convenience comes at a cost.
And drivers are starting to feel more ripped off than rewarded.
Coming to you live from Beijing, this is Roundtable.
I'm He Yang.
studio, first on today's show.
From remote start to seat warmers, modern cars can do more than ever.
But here's the catch.
Many of these features are locked behind paywalls, even if the hardware is already in your car.
With automakers pushing subscription models, is this...
Innovative business or just a new way to squeeze drivers dry?
Let's talk about what's fair, what's shady, and what it means for the future of car ownership.
Yushan, tell us,
why are paid subscriptions in cars back in the crosshairs of drivers and automakers?
Well, you're absolutely right, giving the statement earlier, He Yang.
It's not really a new practice anymore.