Subscription Driving: When Safety Becomes a Monthly Fee

What happens when the safety features in your car become a subscription? During this episode, I take a hard look at the growing trend of driver-assistance subscriptions from automakers like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid Motors—and why the push for recurring revenue is raising serious questions for drivers.

I challenge the idea that core safety and convenience features should come with ongoing monthly fees on top of the original purchase price. We also dig into the real-world experience with hands-free driving systems, from their quirks and limitations to how performance and value can vary depending on where you live and the laws governing their use.

This episode is a reality check on the future of car ownership—where the line between innovation and monetization is getting harder to ignore.