New Car Trends NEED TO STOP!

In this no-holds-barred video, we're diving into the 10 Car Trends that absolutely NEED TO DIE in 2024. From absurd paid subscription features to the demise of tactile controls, we're breaking down everything that's been grinding our gears and should have been left in the dust of yesteryear.

What’s Grinding Our Gears:

Paid Features in Cars: Are car manufacturers getting too greedy with subscription-based features for things your car already has? We think so. From remote start to performance upgrades, it's becoming a pay-to-play world.
Touchscreen Tyranny: The move to replace every button and knob with a touchscreen might look sleek, but is it practical or safe? We're calling for a return to tactile controls.
Gimmicky Gear Shifters: With manual transmissions fading, the least we can ask for is a straightforward way to shift gears. No more dials and buttons, please.
Plastic Overload: Whether it's cladding or engine covers, the plastic takeover is real, and we're not fans. Let's see more of the car, not less.
The Big Grill Illusion: Grills are getting bigger, but not necessarily better. We're all for functional design, but let's keep it real.
Low-Profile Tire Trend: Bigger isn't always better, especially when it comes to wheels and tires. We're advocating for comfort and practicality on the roads.

We Want to Hear From You!
Agree with our list? Or do you think there are other car trends that need to go? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Let's start a conversation about how we can drive positive change in the automotive world.

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[MachJohnny]

Paid subscription features for cars is definitely a trend that should die! It’s definitely some “You’ll own nothing and you’ll be happy” WEF bullshit. And giant grills and fake exhausts are ridiculously stupid!

[Rav_H_S_T]

Another trend is features that you turn off in your car just for them to turn back on again when you restart the car.

[BOBimusRex]

You touched on headlights, but I think "brights" deserve their own mention. Its like there's an arms race going on in the world of headlights to see who can have the most blinding headlights. People in my town drive around with their brights on non-stop if there's so much as a sprinkle of rain. Brights should be automatically disabled when there's a vehicle ahead of you. It would be easy AF to accomplish, but they just let people gonaround blinding each other all night every night. Please, turn your brights off people....

[jackrowe]

You are so right hope someone will pay attention and go back to the way things were. I will not buy a new car because of this stupid trend in gouging the people.

[Swat_Dennis]

The start stop is a problem between the wheel and the seat. IE, a driver skill issue

Modern Start/Stop is great, on manuals

[CaptainCJ]

Great vid & points. This very odd trend of very modern vehicle comes with low profile tires is insane so many are getting screwed especially ones that dont go to the track, live near a place with bad roads, and arent that knowledgeable on tires why the heck a honda accord corolla & more needs those type of tires?

[ilovel.a.]

This is ridiculous! Resale values will plummet! Cheap Chinese and Korean cars will make a killing. They will give it to you for free! 😢

[ardee]

I hate the electronic parking brakes almost all new cars have today. Just give me back the ever dependable handbrake levers.

[rmartone]

This is why I will not by a new car. Many are just a pain in the a$$.

[billolsen]

0:10 Real scummy business activities. Never have and never will require a Toyota or BMW to complete my life anyhow. Would like to have another VW, if my 07 Honda Accord ever decides to die.

[christopherlowery]

Now you're speaking my language!
Yes! All of those trends are cancer.
You forgot the removal of mechanical linkages everywhere.
You also forgot plastic engine components. A plastic oil pan on a Coyote engine with an integrated plastic windage tray? A stray pebble from a rock truck will shatter that thing. Things were bad enough with RTV and aluminum pans, but this is on a whole new level of disposible engine. What's next, Carbon fiber engine block?

Still, all of these are why I have a hard time being interested in new cars. Its like being constantly reminded that the role model you loved as a child is dead. Sure, to those who didn't know your role model, or didn't even look up to this person the same way, such a reminder is inconsequential. However, to me, it's just a depressing reminder that no new car is a good car. There's just better new cars than others. At least the ND miata has an aluminum valve cover. So somone is making wise decisions.

Overall, every one of these points I completely agree with. Just like the cancer microtransactions in the gaming industry, it has now caught on in the car industry. "Boycott these companies" has been my response. BMW might rethink their strategy once they stop making money. Something has to give. I'm just waiting for everyone else to realize that new cars are worse, not better. The only place this IS NOT the case is, with the world of motorsports and exotics. They're still setting insane records. My gripe is with the completely disposible path production vehicles have, and are going down. $30k is not a drop in the bucket, but we're treated like it's $400. Even if a new car was $1000, the disposible aspect would be reasonable. But they're not.
New cars are a scam, that's all I'm saying.
You guys seem more hopeful than I. The ND Miata is the only glimmer of hope I see.
Everything good was cancelled. The new Z takes multiple days just to replace downpipes... Apparently.
The days of easy maintenance seem long gone.
Maybe I'm missing some finer detail somewhere.
Change my mind.
Cheers.

[neilwarwick]

And some people will find away to unlock all that without paying for it

[thinkingimpaired]

Miata 30k how you really want the miata equipped 40k.

[gasolara]

Carbon fiber trim needs to die. It is way over played. It is getting to be rice at this point with the steering wheels, mirror caps, and etc.😂😂

Low profile tires are here to stay as long as brakes keep getting bigger, vehicles continue to be faster, and cars getting lower. Folks have to just be careful while driving to avoid potholes.

[Fortnite_Frost_Clips]

I fine with you praising manual transmissions for driver engagement but I’m sick of this channel hating on automatic transmissions that make driving more convenient for drivers who appreciate them

[zaidmaaita]

The only ones I partly disagree with are the reimagined gear selectors and the "ridiculous" headlights, but I don't care whether they're gone or not.

[Corpsed_]

Only real Ideal fans can like this comment💙

[sid]

Now do a video on the 💩 electric car trends as well. The saytookid grills & those 🤮 triangle hubcaps for rims. God damn I hate that 💩😫