>>213914104 (OP)
This should also entail that the manufacturer bears way more responsibility for any mechanical issues and accidents. I mean in reality it won't, but in a more honest world it would
>>213914263
Doesn't change anything. If every component is already in the final product, the feature should not be locked behind a paywall, whether that be a monthly fee or a one time unlock. If you think otherwise you are a corporate cuck and deserve nothing but shame
i'm not trusting my life a fucking piece of shit worthless proprietary malware car system software, it's better to have a car without any software or even no car at all than a non-free car
Companies have been doing that for 20+ years or at least since computer controlled fuel injection has been a thing and in many models you'get the same engine with same internals and same accessories/auxiliary systems but the more expensive trim level could be bought with a bigger nominal power output.
take the jimnypill >body on frame >less than 1100kg >archaic 1.5 litre naturally aspirated, chain driven motor with indirect injection >archaic 5spd manual transmission with no overdrive gear >manual transfer case >live axle front and rear >manual air con with knobs and lever that physically move flaps in the mixer >NO FUCKING LEDS, everything is a €2 halogen lightbulb