Automotive trends that need to be phased out

Aside from a comfortable home, we also need a mode of transportation that can make enjoyable travel from point A to point B.

With technological advancements, modern cars are now much more comfortable and safer compared to the cars used by our fathers and grandfathers.

However, the rapid pace of technological advancement has also brought sudden changes to how we operate cars on a daily basis.

Here are some automotive trends that should be phased out from modern cars:

Troublesome minimalism

This is a trend that we can see in new cars.

Most manufacturers are reducing functional buttons and consolidating all essential operations into the infotainment screen.

As a result, the layout of the dashboard becomes ‘cleaner’, but it brings a significant problem – driver distraction occurs more frequently.

In the past, you only needed a single specific button to open the panoramic sunroof, but now you have to tap the central screen several times just to perform the same operation. Isn’t that bothersome?

Unfriendly voice commands

Another troublesome trend following the first point, is manufacturers racing to introduce their own voice command systems.

With this function, you can direct the system to open the windows, adjust the temperature, and various other tasks if the system comes with artificial intelligence (AI) features.

For users who have a soft accent, there is no issue in adapting to the voice command system.

What about other users? The writer can attest to the frequent use of this system while test driving various types of modern cars.

Too many screens in the cabin

In the past, we might have been presented with a small screen for displaying important information.

Over time, the vehicle’s infotainment screen has increased in size, and not only that, there are additional screens installed on the dashboard.

Cabin lights like a tom yum shop

This is also a trend that should be phased out, because ambient lighting systems resembling a tom yum shop can actually affect the driver’s focus, especially at night.

The reflection effect of the ambient lighting on the windows can confuse the driver’s attention.

Some manufacturers even intentionally place ambient lighting at the same level as the driver’s field of vision.

In the writer’s opinion, ambient lighting is a good feature to enhance the cabin at night, but it should be moderated. Don’t let it disrupt driving.

Not using turn signal at all

What is the purpose of creating turn signal lights? To alert other road users of our intention to change lanes or enter any intersection ahead.

So, what benefit do we gain if we never use this function to change lanes at all?

There is no benefit, and you might even receive continuous insults and honking from behind.

So, please do not belong to the group that enjoys inconveniencing others.