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Why car subscriptions and paywalls are coming and what it means for the aftermarket
The automotive industry is shifting toward a subscription model, charging recurring fees to unlock features already built inside the vehicle. Driven by inflation and vehicle telemetry, this transition to software-defined platforms optimizes factory logistics but disrupts consumer expectations of physical ownership. The ultimate impact will unfold in the used car market, where the loss of transferable features threatens to accelerate depreciation and permanently alter secondar
Tyler Betthauser
May 236 min read


The Future of Metro Detroit Auto Care: High Tech Tools, Human Hands
Is AI the Golden Calf of 2026? In this deep dive, we strip away the hype of silicon intelligence through a mechanical lens. From the 20-watt human brain to the megawatt model, we explore the physics of the efficiency paradox and why the Chinese Room of LLMs lacks the physical agency of a master technician. Discover why the skilled trades remain the O2 sensor of reality and how we are integrating AI assistants into the Metro Detroit service bay.
Tyler Betthauser
Mar 413 min read


Metro Detroit Concierge Car Care: How & Why we think it Works
What is concierge car care? How does it work? What is the value to customers?
Tyler Betthauser
Jan 88 min read
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