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[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 87 points 5 days ago (2 children)

We were due for a new car, but because of all the data garbage wasn't keen on brand new. My wife found a 2004 car in mint mechanical condition and pristine interior, so went back in time.

[–] RockBottom@feddit.org 40 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Maybe a company somewhere will recognize this emerging market.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 33 points 5 days ago (2 children)
[–] Cypher@aussie.zone 11 points 5 days ago

Getting ads for vibe coding on that article is so funny

[–] matlag@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago

Too bad they didn't go electric, though.

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

There is an EV company that understood and is make a blank Slate truck. I think the initial PR said no radio or navi, just a blank dash. Because people who want nav could add it or use a phone. Drops Costa by staying simple.

https://www.slate.auto/en

[–] No1@aussie.zone 7 points 4 days ago (2 children)
[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 5 points 4 days ago
[–] matlag@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago

Wait! It might be backed by Bezos, but it looks like it's offering what many ask for: a bare non-connected EV!

From the FAQ: no infotainment, no bluetooth, no connectivity!

Some holders for BT speakers, tablets, or whatever you want to get there, bring your own infotainment.

A car that's not connected cannot spy on you!

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 6 points 5 days ago

Does it have a flux capacitor?