BabyBlade Internal Moderator July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 I was reading an interesting article on "things that will disappear from the auto industry by 2030" and my itchy fingers decided to compile a list of discontinued driver features we'll not be seeing soon with the rise of electric vehicles. https://motor-junkie.com/30-things-that-will-disappear-from-the-auto-industry-by-2030 Keys, Keyfobs to RFID and NFC Keycards No more physical keys with electric cars? What happens if you're locked out of your vehicle? Polestar, why so bulky? Manual Folding Side Mirrors to Auto Folding Side Mirrors to Side Mirrors with Reverse Tilt Down Cue the introduction of Virtual Wing Mirrors on one of Audi's e-tron models, essentially ditching the traditional reflective mirrors for cameras mounted outside of the vehicle, which will in turn be projected onto screens inside the car. Damn, my car doesn't even come with reverse tilt down which I think is super useful when parking. Coincidentally saw this review on the e-tron page. Sometimes less is more. Just imagine getting your fancy video side mirrors hit by lanesplitting motorcyclists or that cockeye human with eyes fixated on their phones - won't be just a flying vehicle plate lol. CD Players!!! Lexus comes to mind instantly, other than having the most comfortable carmat. Haha. I can't remember any other modern cars with inbuilt CD player still. But that's not a result of electric cars, who uses CD players still anyway? Grilles! Grilles are interesting. Some have completely ditched grilles, some have reinvented those iconic grilles into something familiar, and some, strange lol. No grilles on the Teslas. Wafer grille on the Polestar 2, still synonymous with Volvo. The newly launched BYD Atto 3. BYD e6 - Not for those with Trypophobia. In my opinion, this Mazda MX-30 looks really good. Honda-e. Too cute. Looks like my brother's cat. Lol. Volkswagen ID.4. Kia EV6. Upcoming Opel Mokka-e. I really like the big nose grille on the M3 and M4 but not working for me on the SUVs especially the BMW iX. MB EQA. Byebye exhausts. No need for fake exhausts please. TBC! Add on if you will. ↡ Advertisement 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 Signal stalk already missing on many cars since eons ago. 1 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 Most important for Cars in Singapore...AIRCON..the rest nevermind..if No more Aircon..means People rather take MRT or Bus. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 Tiagong nowadays number plates can oso suddenly disappear..... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 (edited) gear shift sticks will be going going gone... https://motorandwheels.com/cars-without-gear-sticks/ Edited July 18, 2022 by Vratenza 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inlinefour Twincharged July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 all kereta disappear cos everyone flying in drones liao 😜😜😜 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Supersonic July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 (edited) Driver...all becum passenger only...who cares wat car features anymore...got aircon can oredi 😁 Edited July 18, 2022 by mersaylee 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 Long ago I once hoped that all the idiot drivers will disappear... Just kidding. The most useless thing my car now is the IU. I hope it disappears some day. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, Watwheels said: Long ago I once hoped that all the idiot drivers will disappear... Just kidding. The most useless thing my car now is the IU. I hope it disappears some day. Disappear.?The new IU will have 3 Separate units install in our Cars.😥 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBlade Internal Moderator July 18, 2022 Author Share July 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Inlinefour said: all kereta disappear cos everyone flying in drones liao 😜😜😜 I don't think my heart can take this. Lol. Phobia of flying. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBIEMKZ Turbocharged July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Vratenza said: gear shift sticks will be going going gone... https://motorandwheels.com/cars-without-gear-sticks/ This one can do away with without much issue/inconvenience for most drivers, unless for those who want more ergonomical manual shifting in AT transmissions or more intuitive shifting of regeneration braking levels in EV vehicles. Most EV cars already use just buttons or rotary knob to toggle between Drive, Reverse, Neutral or Park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said: This one can do away with without much issue/inconvenience for most drivers, unless for those who want more ergonomical manual shifting in AT transmissions or more intuitive shifting of regeneration braking levels in EV vehicles. Most EV cars already use just buttons or rotary knob to toggle between Drive, Reverse, Neutral or Park. Agree. When I do manual overide shifting i also use my paddle shifter. Tried using the gear shifter in manual mode to row up or down... Don't feel as intuitive and have less control at the steering wheel during spirited driving. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBIEMKZ Turbocharged July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 16 minutes ago, Vratenza said: Agree. When I do manual overide shifting i also use my paddle shifter. Tried using the gear shifter in manual mode to row up or down... Don't feel as intuitive and have less control at the steering wheel during spirited driving. Your car paddle shifters are column-mounted or steering wheel-mounted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 Just now, DOBIEMKZ said: Your car paddle shifters are column-mounted or steering wheel-mounted? steering mounted 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBIEMKZ Turbocharged July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 32 minutes ago, Vratenza said: steering mounted Steering mounted shifters are generally more convenient and nicer to use but sometimes during turning I lost orientation of the paddles' respective positions momentarily and have to resort to the console mounted shifter.😅😁 I guess may be I got to installed those coloured paddle extensions for easier differentiation at a quick glance.😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 40 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said: Your car paddle shifters are column-mounted or steering wheel-mounted? Ferrari are Column mounted same as 370z. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, DOBIEMKZ said: Steering mounted shifters are generally more convenient and nicer to use but sometimes during turning I lost orientation of the paddles' respective positions momentarily and have to resort to the console mounted shifter.😅😁 I guess may be I got to installed those coloured paddle extensions for easier differentiation at a quick glance.😁 According to radx, gear should be downshifted before entering corner le. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, ER-3682 said: Ferrari are Column mounted same as 370z. 370z is fat lady la 😂 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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