Welcome to the enshittification of cars. This is the worst thing to happen to cars since SUVs.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62weyp4qqgo

VW introduces monthly subscription to increase car power

The German car-maker says its "optional power upgrade" is designed to give customers more choice.

BBC News
@davidho wait, are you sure that's BBC and not The Onion?