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They wouldn't be doing it if it won't work. Let's face it, the vast majority of consumers will eat this shit up and not bat an eye at the concept. I've been earth long enough to watch products go from 'buy it for life' to today's shit deal of being nickle and dimed for everything. The car subscription model will work and all car manufactures will eventually go the same route; the savvy consumer will eventually no longer have the option to avoid this shit.
I’m not sure. Toyota was famously anti CarPlay and Android Auto, until they reversed the decision a few years back.
https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/15/16892804/toyota-lexus-apple-carplay-2019-models-avalon-naims-detroit-2018
I’ve not aware that they ever released a reason, but I was talking to a dealer slightly before this, when I had my 86 in for a fix due to a recall. He asked if I was looking a new model and I told him that CarPlay/Android Auto would a requirement for any new purchase. The dealership was well aware they were losing customers, and I’m sure pressure went up the line to the factory.