[TexasGator]

Since every manufacturer is implementing theses features somebody must want them.

[the OlLine Rebel]

You’d be amazed how many features are included because the builder thinks it’s a great idea nd wants to be “cutting edge”, or it’s cheaper, etc. - or they are complying with some asinine gov dictat. Not just in cars, but lots of things, including house features.

Oftentimes, the designer drives the trends, not the public. They are just convinced it’s the way to go.

[Dr. Sivana]

Since every manufacturer is implementing theses features somebody must want them.

That is no more true than assuming that most car owners want CVT, or Turbo-4s instead of V-6 engines. New car regulations dictate MORE electronics and gizmos, airbag sensors, rear-view cameras, drunk sensor computers, etc. etc. The car companies see nothing to be gained by complaining about it, because they still want to sell cars.

[joshua c]

good grief

put away your pom poms

[dragnet2]

Since every manufacturer is implementing theses features somebody must want them.

I had no idea the American people were begging the manufacturers for all the smog equipment, which compromises the the performance of the vehicle and can be quite costly for the vehicle owner.

Like EV's themselves. The majority of people want nothing to do with them, yet their being pushed hard and next they'll be mandated as they attempt to make perfectly running efficient vehicles obsolete.

The manufacturers don't give 2 s**ts what the buyers want.

[SPDSHDW]

No.

Its R&D for self driving cars.