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[โ€“] x00z@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The article implies nobody even knew it already had this functionality. I'm sure the customers weren't told either.

[โ€“] InternetUser2012@lemmy.today 3 points 2 months ago

I've heard for years that BMW was doing shit like this. Heated seats is what it started with. Toyota did it with remote start but I think they backed down after the outrage.