Hyundai could introduce subscription-based car features

Hyundai could introduce subscription-based car features
Inside the Hyundai Ioniq 6. (Image: Supplied)
Jet Sanchez
Hyundai Connected Mobility is a recently introduced division of Hyundai aimed at innovating how car owners interact with their vehicles. The new initiative marks a strategic shift towards software-defined vehicles and includes a plan to introduce subscription-based services for car features. This model will allow Hyundai owners (starting in Europe) to access various digital in-car and in-app services and could potentially upgrade older models like the Ioniq 5 and new releases like the Ioniq 7.Marcus Welz, CEO of Hyundai Conn...

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