r/Anticonsumption • u/40orangeglazecake • Jun 08 '24

Corporations Mercedes locks faster acceleration behind a $1,200 annual paywall

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u/BallSuspicious5772 Jun 08 '24

There was also this really fun one:

Mercedes also sparked controversy back in 2021 when it launched a subscription plan for the more advanced rear-wheel-steering system of the EQS. As standard, the luxury sedan has a 4.5-degree steering angle at the rear in some markets, but owners can pay extra for the full 10-degree steering