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Automakers: Steering Wheel Mute Buttons Please

I’d like more vehicles to offer this tiny feature, because it makes a big difference… so much that I’d consider it a key differentiator when cross-shopping this segment.

A steering-wheel Mute button, to instantly kill the radio.

Because if you must snap into hyper-focus,
first instinct is to shut the music off.

This button is the most efficient way, your left thumb is always beside it.

Which is why it’s puzzling to me that this button is very rare.

Every day I drove this SUV, I used it several times.

I can count on one hand the number of vehicles I’ve tested that have one.

I think they should all have one.

Found on a 2016 Hyundai Tucson.

 

 

All Vehicles Must Contain These Features

From posts and seats, to manuals and lights, all passenger vehicles must contain certain features according to the CMVSS – Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.

I read the handbook, here’s the more interesting ones:

Read it online at Autonet.

Favourite line:

I saved the saddest for last – the note that horn emits must be a sound associated with a  warning device, meaning musical tunes are not allowed. 

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Features I Wish Were Mandatory

I drive a different car every week, and been keeping a list of features I’d like to see in more vehicles.

This is that list.

Read it online at Autonet.

Favourite line:

Not all features need to be high tech. How about a proper dead pedal, and a handle on the inside of the trunk lid?

That’s my big items, what did I miss? Add yours to the list at Autonet.

Had help composing this list… Dan, Michael and Brian, thanks guys!

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