I heard an interview on the radio a few months back saying data, and unlockable features (like seat warmers) are going to be charged users extra for using them, and that features like this are going to be the new profit centers for cars. Heard the other day that Rivian is losing $33K per vehicle on the manufacture, and similar losses for…
I heard an interview on the radio a few months back saying data, and unlockable features (like seat warmers) are going to be charged users extra for using them, and that features like this are going to be the new profit centers for cars. Heard the other day that Rivian is losing $33K per vehicle on the manufacture, and similar losses for many EVs being made. So it's the old 'printer business model' - make no money selling printers, but make bank on the ink.
I have a 13 YO car and trying to figure out what year all this started as I am considering replacing it but DO NOT want a new car with all the spy tech built in. Wishing at this point I had gone to mechanic school instead of college.
Also this is laying the groundwork for the per mile tax, which is going to switch from gas tax as the primary road funding revenue source, to charging you for each mile you drive. And the pandora's box that whole scheme opens up.....
There is a big Trojan Horse movement here in the soviet republic of Washington State to transition from a gas tax or just add a per mile tax because the gas tax is constitutionally linked to roadways and transportation but a per mile tax would have no such strictures and would likely just end up in the general fund. If Washingtonians think roads are bad now (and they are, especially in Seattle) just wait until the bespoke funding goes away.
Kind of like in MO where the lottery money was earmarked for education. It still is but they have cut back education funding from the general revenue budget since lottery $ began flowing.. It's a shell game, but then again, per pupil spending has gone up every year as have the number of administrators and consultants. The more they have the more they waste, at all levels of government.
All governments know is how to TAX and SPEND. The corruption is everywhere. I keep remembering what the Pharisees in the Bible tried to "trick" Jesus about how should believers handle "governance" - and He said ''Render until Caesar that which is Caesar's (money) and to God that which is God's" (your love and trust).
Money is only a tool that we need while here on earth--the past 3 years, I have learned more and more that which is ETERNAL is so much more important than TEMPORAL trappings.
I am clinging to the ROCK who is higher than I am!!
I don't know anything other than I can't afford to replace it right now. Nothing I want is affordable with my current car fund, and we don't do debt. Nothing is wrong with my current car other than its age, historically they start nickel and diming you at this point, and knock on wood, hasn't yet. So just casually looking, no serious effort yet, car buying is such a PITA I keep putting it off.
I heard an interview on the radio a few months back saying data, and unlockable features (like seat warmers) are going to be charged users extra for using them, and that features like this are going to be the new profit centers for cars. Heard the other day that Rivian is losing $33K per vehicle on the manufacture, and similar losses for many EVs being made. So it's the old 'printer business model' - make no money selling printers, but make bank on the ink.
I have a 13 YO car and trying to figure out what year all this started as I am considering replacing it but DO NOT want a new car with all the spy tech built in. Wishing at this point I had gone to mechanic school instead of college.
Also this is laying the groundwork for the per mile tax, which is going to switch from gas tax as the primary road funding revenue source, to charging you for each mile you drive. And the pandora's box that whole scheme opens up.....
There is a big Trojan Horse movement here in the soviet republic of Washington State to transition from a gas tax or just add a per mile tax because the gas tax is constitutionally linked to roadways and transportation but a per mile tax would have no such strictures and would likely just end up in the general fund. If Washingtonians think roads are bad now (and they are, especially in Seattle) just wait until the bespoke funding goes away.
Kind of like in MO where the lottery money was earmarked for education. It still is but they have cut back education funding from the general revenue budget since lottery $ began flowing.. It's a shell game, but then again, per pupil spending has gone up every year as have the number of administrators and consultants. The more they have the more they waste, at all levels of government.
All governments know is how to TAX and SPEND. The corruption is everywhere. I keep remembering what the Pharisees in the Bible tried to "trick" Jesus about how should believers handle "governance" - and He said ''Render until Caesar that which is Caesar's (money) and to God that which is God's" (your love and trust).
Money is only a tool that we need while here on earth--the past 3 years, I have learned more and more that which is ETERNAL is so much more important than TEMPORAL trappings.
I am clinging to the ROCK who is higher than I am!!
Amen!!! Great truths!! I’m so sick of it too!!
It's good that we're "sick" of their corruption--proves we have the HOLY Spirit within us, Susan--right?
Donna in MO-- 13 year old car. same .Please share what you know. TY
I don't know anything other than I can't afford to replace it right now. Nothing I want is affordable with my current car fund, and we don't do debt. Nothing is wrong with my current car other than its age, historically they start nickel and diming you at this point, and knock on wood, hasn't yet. So just casually looking, no serious effort yet, car buying is such a PITA I keep putting it off.
Agree