Seriously who asked for this nonsense?

  • @NOFF
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    1410 months ago

    But the infotainment is where they collect all your data, which is their goal.

  • @[email protected]
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    1010 months ago

    The NHSTA requires a backup cam, which requires a screen. Since the screen is there they might as well make it something they can upcharge for.

    I do wish they’d keep it small, nothing more than a fancy stereo. But instead it’s cheaper to bake more and more features into it instead of dedicated knobs and buttons. And it becomes a vector for subscriptions.

    All of this is to say that no one asked for it, but it makes more business sense when you know that the screen is required for the backup camera.

    • @buzz86usOP
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      210 months ago

      Most base model vehicles I’ve driven add it to the mirror

  • Admiral PatrickM
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    710 months ago

    Or at least standardized so that the module can be swapped out and use the existing buttons/screens.

  • @fuckwit_mcbumcrumble
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    310 months ago

    You can, buy a Ford GT350 or GT500. Both I believe offered radio deletes.

  • @RememberTheApollo_
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    110 months ago

    Unfortunately it can be attached to trim packages. If you want the package with seatbelts you have to take the touchscreen infotainment.

    Gone are the days when you could exercise more granular control over car options.

  • Rentlar
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    010 months ago

    Downvoted for popular opinion… you’re talking to the fine folks on Lemmy here.

    • @buzz86usOP
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      010 months ago

      All I heard before was people defending it so 🤷‍♀️