GoKawiilAutonomy adds gas-powered Ford vehicles to its car subscription fleet
Autonomy, the car subscription startup that once pledged to buy 23,000 EVs, is now adding internal combustion engine vehicles for the first time. The company will offer gas-powered Ford models like the Mustang, F-150 and Bronco Sport, sourced from Galpin Motors, starting in California with plans to expand through dealer partners in other states.
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Autonomy's original EV-only strategy collapsed after Tesla's price war crushed the value of its fleet, forcing founder Scott Painter to bail out the company as automakers dropped their own subscription plans. This pivot signals that subscription models may need conventional vehicles to survive, especially as both new and used car prices climb and customers seek flexible ownership alternatives.
- Autonomy is shifting from an EV-only subscription model to include gas-powered Ford vehicles.
- The move follows a near-collapse triggered by Tesla's EV price war that devalued Autonomy's fleet.
- Rising new and used car prices are driving demand for subscription alternatives to traditional ownership.
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