Yea, you are describing leasing, which is a totally different thing.

If you would try these shenanigans in a regular contract, your company would be a) sued to the ground b) don’t sell one car…

I suppose only US buyers can be gutted that way

They lack of shiny tools, funding and support… so what do we have to expect? I fear: nothing big.

They might be eradicated or integrated before my pop corn is finished.

Been there several years ago. So many beautiful sides and edges. Enjoy your trip!