The Distracted Driving Epidemic: How Touchscreens Are Killing Us

2025-06-22
The Distracted Driving Epidemic: How Touchscreens Are Killing Us

The automotive industry's obsession with touchscreens is creating a dangerous distracted driving epidemic. Studies show touchscreen interfaces significantly increase reaction times, cognitive load, and glances away from the road compared to traditional physical controls. Tesla's minimalist, touchscreen-only approach, initially lauded for its aesthetics, has become a model for disastrous UI design, copied by many manufacturers. While some automakers are starting to reverse course, adding back physical controls, the pervasive nature of this problem demands consumer awareness and a push for safer, more intuitive in-car interfaces.

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GM's Predictive Torque Management: AI-Powered Engines of the Future

2025-05-15
GM's Predictive Torque Management: AI-Powered Engines of the Future

A new GM patent reveals a revolutionary torque management system. This system uses predictive algorithms and real-time combustion analytics to anticipate and adjust torque delivery, eliminating turbo lag. Unlike traditional reactive systems, it predicts driver intent and preemptively adjusts, even simulating low-end torque. This not only enhances performance but also challenges the aftermarket tuning industry due to its resistance to hacking. Future applications might include the Corvette ZR1 or Cadillac Blackwing lineups.

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