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When Did Cars Stop Getting Better?

In this episode of The Radiator Arms podcast, hosts James, Ant, and Will debate when cars stopped getting better. From modern safety features to infotainment headaches, they explore whether automotive technology has peaked and why many enthusiasts feel the driving experience is getting worse.


🏎️ Topics Covered:

• Are modern safety features doing more harm than good?

• Has automotive technology peaked?

• Is the driving experience getting worse in modern cars?

• Classic vs. modern cars: Which delivers more enjoyment?

• Infotainment issues and the hidden costs of car complexity.


🛠️ Plus, Real Stories:

• Why lane-assist nearly caused a crash for James.

• Ant's frustrations with overly sensitive safety systems.

• Will explores if enthusiasts are better off with classic cars.


Bristols video mentioned: https://youtu.be/yTaWJRZnk2I


Featuring:

https://www.youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars  @JayEmmOnCars 

https://www.youtube.com/@sportzntouring  @sportzntouring 

https://www.youtube.com/@WillThePlank  @WillThePlank 


The Radiator Arms releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube first, with audio versions following a week later on:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aUNIS6wZxbTqD67nL021h

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-radiator-arms/id1793343325

• Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1001590761


Stay updated via the JayEmm Newsletter:

https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up


Submit your car for review:

Landlord@theradiatorarms.com


#TheRadiatorArms #SupercarOwnership #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #CarCulture #AutomotivePodcast #RetroCars #DrivingExperience #ModernCarProblems #ClassicCars #CarDebate


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Broadcast on:
24 Mar 2025

In this episode of The Radiator Arms podcast, hosts James, Ant, and Will debate when cars stopped getting better. From modern safety features to infotainment headaches, they explore whether automotive technology has peaked and why many enthusiasts feel the driving experience is getting worse.


🏎️ Topics Covered:

• Are modern safety features doing more harm than good?

• Has automotive technology peaked?

• Is the driving experience getting worse in modern cars?

• Classic vs. modern cars: Which delivers more enjoyment?

• Infotainment issues and the hidden costs of car complexity.


🛠️ Plus, Real Stories:

• Why lane-assist nearly caused a crash for James.

• Ant's frustrations with overly sensitive safety systems.

• Will explores if enthusiasts are better off with classic cars.


Bristols video mentioned: https://youtu.be/yTaWJRZnk2I


Featuring:

https://www.youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars  @JayEmmOnCars 

https://www.youtube.com/@sportzntouring  @sportzntouring 

https://www.youtube.com/@WillThePlank  @WillThePlank 


The Radiator Arms releases every Monday at 7AM on YouTube first, with audio versions following a week later on:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aUNIS6wZxbTqD67nL021h

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-radiator-arms/id1793343325

• Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1001590761


Stay updated via the JayEmm Newsletter:

https://mailchi.mp/jayemm/the-jayemm-newsletter-sign-up


Submit your car for review:

Landlord@theradiatorarms.com


#TheRadiatorArms #SupercarOwnership #JayEmmOnCars #SPORTZNTOURING #WillThePlank #Podcast #CarCulture #AutomotivePodcast #RetroCars #DrivingExperience #ModernCarProblems #ClassicCars #CarDebate


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.