Car companies want to make billions by charging monthly fees for features like heated seats — and electric cars makes it easier than ever

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Automakers are emphasizing subscription features more as a way to boost profits, particularly for EVs. For example, Mercedes offers an "Acceleration Increase" feature for an annual fee.

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Mark Zuckerberg unveils 'Meta Verified' paid subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram

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Meta Verified will cost $11.99 on the web.

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Hyundai launches 'no commitment' electric vehicle monthly subscription – here's why it's different from leasing

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Subscribers can reserve a Hyundai Ioniq 5 or a Kona Electric.

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The end of Big Tech's subscription addiction

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It's the weekend, reader! I'm Diamond Naga Siu, and I have soooo many chores to do. One of them includes looking at my finances — moving is expensive. You know what else is sneaky expensive? All those subscriptions like Microsoft OneDrive and Adobe Creative Suite, which add up quick.

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