8legs: Gm

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Car giant caught bragging about huge profit margins on new money grab

GM aims to generate $3.1 billion in digital subscriptions this year as it expands in-car services like Super Cruise and Maps+.
GM has about 13 million subscribers and projects rapid growth as more vehicles come equipped with in-car tech.
Analysts say subscription revenues could outpace traditional car sales for some brands.
Ford also began charging for features once offered for free, signaling broader industry change.
Experts caution that customers may push back if basic features are repeatedly billed separately.
Subscription revenue is described as potentially far larger than upfront car sales for some models.
Industry experts say pricing bundles may expand in the next 18 to 24 months.
Experts warn that relying on apps can frustrate users with limited connectivity.
The Daily Mail piece notes that some features may be bundled back into prices if consumers refuse extra charges.

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