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Re:Detroit News Vehicle of the Year is a Tesla by shwoopdiwoop on Thursday December 27, 2018 @06:55PM (#18773740)
Volvo is doing exactly that, it’s called Volvo Care if I’m not mistaken and includes some newer cars, service, maintenance, winter tires etc in a monthly fee.
Re:Detroit News Vehicle of the Year is a Tesla by mrdoops on Thursday December 27, 2018 @08:31PM (#18774213)
Seems like Toyota Connected has similar projects in development - although maybe more focused for on-demand capabilities. Electric and self-driving capabilities aside - this sort of service subscription seems to have no major technological barriers; largely an operations + software problem. Seems like a good way to transition dealerships into service outlets towards larger scale fleet management.
Re:Detroit News Vehicle of the Year is a Tesla by technobabble on Thursday December 27, 2018 @07:12PM (#18773826)
In addition, Lincoln and Geely's Link and Co are also planning something like this.