I honestly don't get the hate for modern cars that some people have.
I recently got a 2023 Corolla, and it's fantastic:
* Android Auto gives me a great GPS to navigate anywhere, anytime. It watches out for traffic, accidents, speed traps, etc. and keeps me informed and on the fastest route
* I can have my phone's whole music library to listen to instead of fiddling with another copy on a USB stick that I'd have to keep in sync
* Automatic headlights and brights
* Automatic climate control (no more adjusting!)
* Amazing MPG (I can get 48 on the highway)
* Tire pressure sensors
* Automatic parking brake so I don't accidentally ruin the transmission
* Automatic lane centering and adaptive cruise makes hour long drives effortless. It's even great in the city.
* All the safety features like brake assist, pedestrian detection, etc. It hasn't saved me from an accident yet, and hopefully won't need to - but it's great to know that it's there
I basically never need to touch the screen except when initially setting up my route. Everything else is on the wheel or sticks.
Seriously. Cars have never been better.
Yes, if you're an enthusiast who wants a fun, sporty and unique car you're eating expensive scraps at the moment. But for MOST people, it's never been better.
I'm not sure if you're being deliberately obtuse or not, but this is an article about how cars collect telemetry. This is what everybody is talking about in the comments.
I'm sure everybody here enjoys most modern car features you've listed. They just don't like being spied on.
I recently got a 2023 Corolla, and it's fantastic:
* Android Auto gives me a great GPS to navigate anywhere, anytime. It watches out for traffic, accidents, speed traps, etc. and keeps me informed and on the fastest route
* I can have my phone's whole music library to listen to instead of fiddling with another copy on a USB stick that I'd have to keep in sync
* Automatic headlights and brights
* Automatic climate control (no more adjusting!)
* Amazing MPG (I can get 48 on the highway)
* Tire pressure sensors
* Automatic parking brake so I don't accidentally ruin the transmission
* Automatic lane centering and adaptive cruise makes hour long drives effortless. It's even great in the city.
* All the safety features like brake assist, pedestrian detection, etc. It hasn't saved me from an accident yet, and hopefully won't need to - but it's great to know that it's there
I basically never need to touch the screen except when initially setting up my route. Everything else is on the wheel or sticks.
Seriously. Cars have never been better.
Yes, if you're an enthusiast who wants a fun, sporty and unique car you're eating expensive scraps at the moment. But for MOST people, it's never been better.