Auto execs at a Barcelona conference say they're planning to address feature creep that could make cars as complex to operate as a Boeing 777 jet — needlessly. Recent advancements in adaptive systems that enable applications such as lane departure warnings, eyelid monitors and night vision, they say, may not alone make a compelling case for adding all that extra gadgetry to the average car. Plus, as Edmunds points out, an increasing percentage of recalls are due to faults in electronics and software — meaning automakers must look at the benefits and maturity of such systems before they leap to make them part of cars' feature set, or risk alienating buyers.
Car Buyers Dazed and Confused by Techno-gizmos [Edmunds]
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