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When Did Cars Stop Getting Better?
Season 1, Ep. 8
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In this episode of The Radiator Arms podcast, hosts James, Ant, and Will debate when cars stopped getting better. From modern safety features to infotainment headaches, they explore whether automotive technology has peaked and why many enthusiasts feel the driving experience is getting worse.
šļø Topics Covered:
ā¢ Are modern safety features doing more harm than good?
ā¢ Has automotive technology peaked?
ā¢ Is the driving experience getting worse in modern cars?
ā¢ Classic vs. modern cars: Which delivers more enjoyment?
ā¢ Infotainment issues and the hidden costs of car complexity.
š ļø Plus, Real Stories:
ā¢ Why lane-assist nearly caused a crash for James.
ā¢ Ant's frustrations with overly sensitive safety systems.
ā¢ Will explores if enthusiasts are better off with classic cars.
Bristols video mentioned: https://youtu.be/yTaWJRZnk2I
Featuring:
https://www.youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars Ā @JayEmmOnCarsĀ
https://www.youtube.com/@sportzntouring Ā @sportzntouringĀ
https://www.youtube.com/@WillThePlank Ā @WillThePlankĀ
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