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

January 13, 2026 By Naseem Muaddi

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?

Audi’s New Feature Lets You Play Video Games in Traffic

July 11, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Audi’s New Feature Lets You Play Video Games in Traffic

So much for keeping our eyes on the road. … [Read more...] about Audi’s New Feature Lets You Play Video Games in Traffic

Continental Unveils Customizable Emotional Dashboard at CES 2025

February 19, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Continental Unveils Customizable Emotional Dashboard at CES 2025

If your car could match your mood, would you let it? That’s exactly what Continental is banking on with its latest innovation — the Emotional Cockpit, which made its debut at CES 2025 in Las Vegas last month. … [Read more...] about Continental Unveils Customizable Emotional Dashboard at CES 2025

Hyundai Says Buttons are Safer than Touch Screens

November 29, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Hyundai Says Buttons are Safer than Touch Screens

The head of Hyundai's design team says physical buttons are less distracting — and therefore safer — than touch screens in vehicle cabins. … [Read more...] about Hyundai Says Buttons are Safer than Touch Screens

Why Seat Belt Reminders are Getting More Annoying

October 23, 2024 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Why Seat Belt Reminders are Getting More Annoying

Have you noticed that seat belt reminders are getting louder and more insistent? It turns out automakers are being pressured to make them as annoying as possible. … [Read more...] about Why Seat Belt Reminders are Getting More Annoying

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