text: [{"text_idx": "#000003", "text": "BMW to expand on-demand services in future models, will not charge extra for existing hardware functions"}, {"text_idx": "#000004", "text": "BMW will expand its range of on-demand services and functions within its future models, however it will not be charging customers for the activation of hardware-based features in the future, Autocar has reported."}, {"text_idx": "#000005", "text": "\u201cWe actually are now focusing on \u2018functions on demand\u2019 software and service-related products, like driving assistance and parking assistance, which you can add later after purchasing the car, or for certain functions that require data transmission that customers are used to paying for in other areas,\u201d said BMW head of sales and marketing Pieter Nota."}, {"text_idx": "#000006", "text": "\u201cWhat we don\u2019t do any more \u2013 and that is a very well-known example \u2013 is offer seat heating by this way. It\u2019s either in or out. We offer it by the factory and you either have it or you don\u2019t have it,\u201d Nota continued."}, {"text_idx": "#000007", "text": "Therefore, software products are more likely to be offered on a cost-option basis as these are better accepted by the buying public, according to the sales and marketing head. \u201cPeople know it\u2019s a certain piece of software they can download that costs money. It\u2019s the same as downloading a film or an extra feature on an app. That is accepted and we do that increasingly successfully,\u201d Nota said."}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "text": "In July last year, BMW Malaysia introduced subscription fees for selected vehicle functions, including the aforementioned front seat heating, high beam assistant, steering wheel heating, Adaptive M suspension and more. This arrangement is similar to those introduced by the brand in other markets."}, {"text_idx": "#000009", "text": "Looking to sell your car? Sell it with myTukar."}, {"text_idx": "#000011", "text": "New Peugeot models sold in Malaysia now come with seven-year warranty/free maintenance, limited period"}, {"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "Axis REIT sues ex-tenant for RM105mil over future rental payments"}, {"text_idx": "#000017", "text": "Cops who didn\u2019t vote for PN have jeopardised future generations, claims Hamzah"}]