[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by cab2g

I agree that they should not integrate too much into complicated technology that is prone to crashes. I agree with that 100%. However, I do want to have the option of using that new technology and don't want manufacturers not to try because change comes with hurdles (such as software bugs). Yes, they'll screw a couple things up and introduce some SW bugs, yes they'll make usability design mistakes and find out that a redundant button or steering wheel control is necessary. But if manufacturers never made changes/improvements we'd all be stuck with crank start engines, am radios, cars with max speeds of 40mph etc...

The Camaro steering wheel is a good example, they made a new wheel that looked cool and had retro styling, but had poor usability. Many people complained so Chevy changed the wheel for 2012 and fixed the usability concern. Sure I'd be pissed if I was one of the complainers and was stuck with a 2010 Camaro, but you have to try doing new things, or else you'll never move forward in life.

I'm all for improvements, but when the new thing doesn't work as well as that which it replaces ... I'd hardly call that an 'improvement'