The Worst Modern Car Gimmicks!

About this episode

The episode discusses modern car gimmicks that frustrate drivers and explores their impact on the driving experience.

Are modern cars getting worse to use? In this episode of The Radiator Arms, James, Ant and Will dive into the modern car gimmicks that drive everyone mad — from touchscreen controls and capacitive buttons to fake exhausts, overprotective ADAS systems, and those inconsistent electric handbrakes that seem to have a mind of their own. They explore why so many car features we hate are becoming standard, how car design mistakes keep slipping through, and why some tech makes driving less enjoyable rather than better. It’s a mix of car culture, good-natured ranting, and the kind of car chat every enthusiast will recognise. ★ Featuring: • James: https://youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars • Ant: https://youtube.com/@sportzntouring • Will: https://youtube.com/@WillThePlank 🕗 The Radiator Arms podcast releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube. Audio versions follow a week later here! 📧 Join the JayEmm Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up ✉️ Contact us or submit your car: landlord@theradiatorarms.com #TheRadiatorArms #CarPodcast #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #CarGimmicks #ModernCars #CarCulture #AutomotiveYouTube #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See…

People in this episode

Host: James

Guests: Ant, Will

Topics covered

• modern car gimmicks
• car design
• automotive technology
• car culture
• driving experience

Keywords

• modern cars
• car gimmicks
• touchscreen controls
• ADAS systems
• electric handbrakes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Radiator Arms, JayEmm, sportzntouring, WillThePlank

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