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Volvo Will Steer Clear of Charging for Just Any Software Update

Heated seats are safe, the Swedish carmaker says.

A Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV at a dealership in Stockholm.

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BMW veered into a public-relations mess this year when it started charging car owners monthly subscription fees to warm their behinds. Volvo Car won’t be making similar moves.