Rain-sensing wipers like GM s Rainsense and Tesla s camera-based systems often malfunction, making manual wiper control more reliable. When it starts raining, you want to avoid fighting with your wipers.
Traditional parking brakes were simple and reliable, operated by pulling a lever or stepping on a pedal. Modern electronic parking brakes use buttons and switches, adding complexity and potential failures due to more wiring.
Gesture control in cars aimed to simplify driving by responding to hand movements. However, it often misinterprets gestures or ignores them, causing frustration. Traditional buttons and knobs were straightforward and reliable
Integrating social media and games into car dashboards is a distracting trend. Although these features might turn off while driving, their presence still diverts attention from the road. Driving should focus on safety.
Mercedes offers a luxury air freshener system with various scents, but it's an unnecessary expense. Standard air fresheners achieve the same result at a lower cost.
Shift indicator lights in manual transmission cars suggest when to change gears. Experienced drivers rely on engine sounds or the tachometer, making these lights redundant.
Large touchscreens in cars look high-tech but can be distracting and cumbersome. Navigating through menus while driving increases the risk of errors and safety hazards.
Artificial engine noises in cars are unnecessary, especially in non-performance vehicles. Genuine engine sounds provide real feedback on performance.