Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
GM just revealed that its software business keeps 70 cents of every dollar it makes, while selling the actual vehicle earns the company only 4 to 10 cents on the dollar. In this video, we break down how OnStar generated 800 million dollars in a single quarter with 13 million subscribers, and how Super Cruise revenue grew 70 percent in a year as more owners keep paying after their free trial ends. We also share a striking comment from a former GM dealer who says the automaker is quietly taking ownership of the customer relationship, long after the dealership makes the sale.
This isn't just a GM story. Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, BMW, Mercedes, and Tesla are all moving toward the same subscription based business model, which raises a bigger question about the future of car ownership. Will buyers in 2030 actually own their vehicle's full experience, or will they be renting features back from the manufacturer every single month? Watch to hear both sides of this debate, then let us know in the comments whether you think automakers or dealerships should own the long term relationship with car buyers after the sale.
Reference: torquenews.com/1/articlegm-turning-every-vehicle-subscription-business-70-margins-and-dealers-may-be-quietly
This is Armen Hareyan from Torque News. Please follow us at https://x.com/torquenewsauto on Twitter and torquenews.com for daily automotive news. Also, follow us on Telegram at https://t.me/teslaev
GM just revealed that its software business keeps 70 cents of every dollar it makes, while selling the actual vehicle earns the company only 4 to 10 cents on the dollar. In this video, we break down how OnStar generated 800 million dollars in a single quarter with 13 million subscribers, and how Super Cruise revenue grew 70 percent in a year as more owners keep paying after their free trial ends. We also share a striking comment from a former GM dealer who says the automaker is quietly taking ownership of the customer relationship, long after the dealership makes the sale.
This isn't just a GM story. Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, BMW, Mercedes, and Tesla are all moving toward the same subscription based business model, which raises a bigger question about the future of car ownership. Will buyers in 2030 actually own their vehicle's full experience, or will they be renting features back from the manufacturer every single month? Watch to hear both sides of this debate, then let us know in the comments whether you think automakers or dealerships should own the long term relationship with car buyers after the sale.
Reference: torquenews.com/1/articlegm-turning-every-vehicle-subscription-business-70-margins-and-dealers-may-be-quietly
This is Armen Hareyan from Torque News. Please follow us at https://x.com/torquenewsauto on Twitter and torquenews.com for daily automotive news. Also, follow us on Telegram at https://t.me/teslaev
