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Inappropriate Touchscreen Control of Car Settings | Giga Gears
We’ve denounced the lack of buttons and knobs in modern cars before, but we wanted to give readers a chance to air their grievances, too. We asked readers what car settings have no earthly business being buried behind a touchscreen.
Ford CEO Commits to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Emphasizes Driver Focus
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the automaker is committed to keeping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its cars, which is in direct opposition to General Motors’ recent decision to drop the popular features. GM is reeling from its announcement to eliminate the option for Apple and Android integration, and the carmaker is…
Chevy’s New Blazer EV RS: A Normal and Impressive Electric Vehicle
Winding through the gorgeous scenery and twisty roads near Anza Borrego State Park near San Diego on the launch event for the new Chevrolet Blazer EV provided beautiful sights, even if the actual driving was a far from stimulating affair. But Chevrolet has achieved something that Polestar and Tesla and have not with…
GM to Stop Supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Citing Safety Concerns
GM is still dealing with the fallout of its decision to drop Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of developing its own in-house system. In the last eight months, the company has had to deal with skeptical dealers while still maintaining its in-house system will be “compelling.” Since neither of those options have…
Biggest Money-Wasting Car Modification
One of the great things about cars is that they’re kind of like glorified erector sets, and if something doesn’t come from the factory the way you want it, you can swap it out for something that’s more to your taste. Modifications aren’t usually cheap, but say, if you wish your Mazda MX-5 Miata had less body roll, you…