Nowadays it is no longer enough to buy things, subscriptions or we have to make micro-purchases. This application stands out as one of the most preferred methods of car manufacturers lately. Each company handles this system differently, which technically requires an additional payment to use the vehicle’s existing features. For example, BMW’s ConnectedDrive Store system is known for being much discussed.

Honda Although he explained that he had developed a similar subscription system, their approach to the idea was different. According to the Japanese company’s statement, features developed for security purposes will never be part of the subscription system and users will only pay for features that use data.

Different approach from Honda

One of the company’s senior executives Jay Joseph The company’s statement also disclosed details of the paid subscription system. from Acura AcuraLink Remote launch features such as mobile data require payment as they are used over mobile data. Joseph on the subject “Someone has to pay the connection fee because there is an operator. You know, there is a service provider.” said.

Another senior manager of the company Dave GardnerFrom a consumer perspective, putting all the features in vehicles and then asking consumers to pay to unlock some of those features you probably think this is not the right method expressed. In other words, only the equipment in the vehicle can be used with the subscription system in Honda and Acura. Gardner states there are still things the company can do with the software tool, Gardner says people may want to do.

The Honda manager also understands the vehicle’s safety features.to be used without a hood states that it will be possible, but additional features such as automatic parking using sensors can be purchased through a subscription. Even if there is a subscription system for the features already in the vehicle, you don’t have to pay to continue using the feature.