Subscription services have infiltrated today's cars. And it's annoying. Features and amenities once included with a new vehicle now require a monthly fee to access. Thankfully, a new bill in New York is attempting to curb this practice—but it might not have the intended effect.
New York Assembly Bill A1095 would prohibit automakers from offering a subscription service for any motor vehicle feature that:
"...utilizes components and hardware already installed on the motor vehicle at the time of purchase or lease by the consumer; and would function after activation without ongoing cost to or support by the dealer, manufacturer, or any third-party service provider."
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