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But it does create a divide in our politics and with elections coming up we may see some support for Russia from one or more politicians.
Re:Ask HN: Best cars without too much digitalization? on Friday November 19, 2021 @05:17PM (#29283301)
I could do with out all the beeping from the "collision avoidance"
Re:Ask HN: Best cars without too much digitalization? on Friday November 19, 2021 @05:08PM (#29283223)
I guess it depends on what you mean by "digital" features.

I purchased a 2021 vehicle, its a GM vehicle. Its my first GM product, my last was a Toyota but very basic model, no tech. This has everything and while I enjoyed it at first, a few things started to happen in the vehicle that made me realize that I don't want this vehicle anymore. Primarily the OnStar "feature", I get an ad like chime every so often, asking if I would like to sign up or that this vehicle has OnStar and I should activate it.

I get the world we live in and I get that everything has a subscription service attached to it but when that OnStar kicks in while I am talking to someone in the car it creeps me out. Its like when Siri asks how can I help you when you didn't ask for help yet its feels a bit more awkward. Can't explain why except I will be selling the vehicle very soon, just not sure what I will be getting next. Older, like 2000's, low miles and base model.

Its why I have not purchased an EV, while they don't all have subscriptions its started to feel like they are all going in that direction. I love tech but it has become a bit overwhelming in vehicles. If I paid for the car I really don't want to have ads while driving the vehicle (old school thinking I guess).