[mcbutterbunz]

Tech is a tool to sell more flashy features in cars. It really needs to last only 3-5 years. If it breaks after your warranty is up, oh well.

[mjhay]

That does erode the long-term customer loyalty, which is disastrous in the long run. However, that is of no concern to executives that make these kind of decisions.

[turminal]

Doesn't matter as long as all other brands do the same.