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Forget Buttons and Touchscreens. Rivian Says Voice Control Is Better

June 16, 2026 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - Forget Buttons and Touchscreens. Rivian Says Voice Control Is Better

For years, automakers have been fighting over the same question: Should vehicle interiors rely on touchscreens or physical buttons? … [Read more...] about Forget Buttons and Touchscreens. Rivian Says Voice Control Is Better

Are ‘Zero Gravity’ Car Seats Safe in a Crash? China Wants Answers

June 2, 2026 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - Are 'Zero Gravity' Car Seats Safe in a Crash? China Wants Answers

For the past several years, Chinese automakers have been transforming vehicle interiors into luxury lounges. Features such as massage seats, power leg rests, and deeply reclining "zero gravity" seating have become common selling points, especially in the country's booming electric vehicle market. … [Read more...] about Are ‘Zero Gravity’ Car Seats Safe in a Crash? China Wants Answers

iPhone Designer Says Automakers Suck at Designing Touchscreens

May 26, 2026 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - The Man Behind the iPhone Thinks Big Screens Don't Belong in Cars

Jony Ive, the former Apple design chief behind products like the iPhone, iPad, iMac, and Apple Watch, has a surprisingly strong opinion about one of the biggest trends in modern automotive interiors. … [Read more...] about iPhone Designer Says Automakers Suck at Designing Touchscreens

Chinese Automaker Patents Slide Out Toilet for Drivers Who Can’t Hold It

May 12, 2026 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - Chinese Automaker Patents Slide Out Toilet for Drivers Who Can’t Hold It

While most automakers are busy adding giant touchscreens and mood lighting to their EV interiors, one Chinese car company has decided the future of mobility might involve taking a dump without ever leaving the driver’s seat. … [Read more...] about Chinese Automaker Patents Slide Out Toilet for Drivers Who Can’t Hold It

Dimmable Sun Visors are Coming in 2027… But Haven’t We Seen this Before?

January 13, 2026 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - Gentex Dimmable Sun Visors are Coming in 2027

Gentex, the world’s largest supplier of auto-dimming rearview mirrors, says it plans to introduce see-through, dimmable sun visors beginning in 2027. … [Read more...] about Dimmable Sun Visors are Coming in 2027… But Haven’t We Seen this Before?

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