Netflix for cars? Nissan's "on-demand" service allows you to cut and swap your vehicle

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Tired of driving the same old 4x4 on your commute every morning and every night? Nissan listens and responds with an automatic subscription service that lets you change as much as you drive every day. Called Nissan Switch, the service will be for those who want to switch up their driving routine, even if they learn to drive a different car every day, with its own weight, interface and overall feel that - getting used to - sounds like a hassle. Nissan describes its service as "driving on demand", drawing clear parallels with the rise of all-content content services like Netflix, Disney Plus or Hulu, which allow subscribers to access a wide variety of movies and shows from television for regular monthly rates. There are similar services offered by the likes of Audi and Mercedes-Benz, so it's clear there's a market for this variety: however, if you expect to start swapping cars that often, you may be disappointed.

For some, not for many

The Nissan Switch's pricing will put it out of reach for most motorists, starting at €699 per month (around £540 / AU$1,050) for basic Select service (including Altima, Rogue, Pathfinder and Frontier models). ). Nissan) and €899 per month (around £700 / AU$1,350) for premium service (Leaf Plus, Maxima, Murano, Armada, Titan and 370Z). Nissan Switch will also launch only in Houston, Texas at first, and this service is likely to be difficult to expand. But given Tesla's plans to convert its fleet of electric cars into taxis when not in use, and more and more people getting used to the idea of ​​hiring just about everything in their lives, it's clear that owning your own car will be increasingly rare in the coming years. Via Pocket Lint