{"id":7741,"date":"2024-05-30T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=7741"},"modified":"2024-05-29T19:39:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T02:39:17","slug":"features-that-modern-cars-are-missing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/features-that-modern-cars-are-missing\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Classic Car Features That Should Make a Modern Return"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With each new model year, we see the introduction of cutting-edge features and technology aimed to enhance comfort, safety, and overall driving experience. However, amid this relentless march towards the future, certain aspects of car design have been left behind &#8211; components that once added character, charm, and a sense of tactile engagement to our vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/features-that-modern-cars-are-missing\/#Bench_Seats\" title=\"Bench Seats\">Bench Seats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/features-that-modern-cars-are-missing\/#Manual_Window_Cranks\" title=\"Manual Window Cranks\">Manual Window Cranks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/features-that-modern-cars-are-missing\/#Cassette_Tape_Players\" title=\"Cassette Tape Players\">Cassette Tape Players<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/features-that-modern-cars-are-missing\/#Ashtrays_and_Cigarette_Lighters\" title=\"Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighters\">Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/features-that-modern-cars-are-missing\/#Carburetors\" title=\"Carburetors\">Carburetors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/features-that-modern-cars-are-missing\/#Manual_Transmissions\" title=\"Manual Transmissions\">Manual Transmissions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/features-that-modern-cars-are-missing\/#Hand_Cranks_for_Starting_the_Engine\" title=\"Hand Cranks for Starting the Engine\">Hand Cranks for Starting the Engine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/features-that-modern-cars-are-missing\/#Whitewall_Tires\" title=\"Whitewall Tires\">Whitewall Tires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/features-that-modern-cars-are-missing\/#Pop-up_Headlights\" title=\"Pop-up Headlights\">Pop-up Headlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/features-that-modern-cars-are-missing\/#Metal_Keys\" title=\"Metal Keys\">Metal Keys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/features-that-modern-cars-are-missing\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/features-that-modern-cars-are-missing\/#20_Unattractive_Muscle_Cars_That_Impress_Under_the_Hood\" title=\"20 Unattractive Muscle Cars That Impress Under the Hood\">20 Unattractive Muscle Cars That Impress Under the Hood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/features-that-modern-cars-are-missing\/#20_of_the_Coolest_Dodge_Cars_Ever_Built\" title=\"20 of the Coolest Dodge Cars Ever Built\">20 of the Coolest Dodge Cars Ever Built<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bench_Seats\"><\/span>Bench Seats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bench-Seats-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bench-Seats-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bench-Seats-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bench-Seats-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bench-Seats.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Joanne Dale \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/cool-vintage-baby-blue-car-interior-1445685419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once a staple feature in many cars, bench seats in the front row have largely disappeared. They were common in vehicles manufactured in the mid-20th century, allowing three passenger seats in the front and making cars feel more spacious. However, as vehicle design evolved towards a more driver-focused environment, bucket seats became the norm for better comfort and ergonomics. The shift started in the 1970s with sports cars, and by the late 1990s, almost all new cars had bucket seats. The 2013 Chevrolet Impala was the last model to offer a front bench seat option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Window_Cranks\"><\/span>Manual Window Cranks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Manual-Window-Cranks-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Manual-Window-Cranks-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Manual-Window-Cranks-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Manual-Window-Cranks-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Manual-Window-Cranks.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: pondpony \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/refinishing-inside-car-door-panel-beige-751390636\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Manual window cranks were common in cars before the advent of power windows. A driver or passenger would turn a crank to raise or lower the car&#8217;s side windows. Invented in the early 20th century, manual window cranks started to be replaced by power windows in the 1970s when the technology became more reliable and cost-effective. By the 2000s, manual window cranks became rare, and nearly all new cars now feature power windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cassette_Tape_Players\"><\/span>Cassette Tape Players<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cassette-Tape-Players-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cassette-Tape-Players-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cassette-Tape-Players-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cassette-Tape-Players-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cassette-Tape-Players.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Sendo Serra \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/vintage-90s-cassette-tape-placed-on-1670155213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Introduced in the early 1970s, car cassette players were a significant upgrade over the 8-track players of the time. They allowed for more accessible and enjoyable in-car entertainment, allowing drivers and passengers to listen to a greater variety of music. As technology advanced, CDs replaced cassettes in the late 1990s, and by the 2010s, even CD players were phased out in favor of digital media and streaming services. The 2010 Lexus SC430 was the last car to have a cassette player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ashtrays_and_Cigarette_Lighters\"><\/span>Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ashtrays-and-Cigarette-Lighters-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ashtrays-and-Cigarette-Lighters-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ashtrays-and-Cigarette-Lighters-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ashtrays-and-Cigarette-Lighters-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ashtrays-and-Cigarette-Lighters.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Best Auto Photo \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/open-ashtray-cigarette-lighter-car-interior-2041076930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>At one time, in-car ashtrays and cigarette lighters were standard features, reflecting the societal norms of smoking. However, with growing awareness of the harmful effects of smoking, their prevalence decreased. Most cars have replaced these features with 12-volt outlets for device charging and extra storage compartments. The 1990s saw a significant decline in these features, and by the mid-2000s, they were practically extinct in new cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carburetors\"><\/span>Carburetors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carburetors-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carburetors-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carburetors-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carburetors-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Carburetors.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Leonidovich \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/mechanic-repairing-carburetor-300466163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Before fuel injection, carburetors were the primary means of mixing air and fuel for combustion in an engine. They have been commonplace in the automotive industry since the early days of mass-produced cars. However, they were less efficient and reliable than fuel injection systems, which became popular in the 1980s due to their fuel economy and cleaner emissions. By the mid-1990s, almost all new cars used fuel injection. The 1994 Subaru Justy was the last mass-produced car sold in the United States with a carburetor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Transmissions\"><\/span>Manual Transmissions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Manual-Transmissions-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Manual-Transmissions-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Manual-Transmissions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Manual-Transmissions-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Manual-Transmissions.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Noey smiley \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/car-interior-manual-transmission-gear-shift-370575242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While manual transmissions are still available in certain models, the percentage of new cars with manual transmissions has decreased dramatically in the past few decades. Manual transmissions or &#8220;stick shifts&#8221; were the standard for the auto industry until automatic transmissions became prevalent in the mid-20th century. By 2006, less than 15% of new models offered in the U.S. came with manual transmissions; by 2021, that figure was less than 2%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hand_Cranks_for_Starting_the_Engine\"><\/span>Hand Cranks for Starting the Engine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hand-Cranks-for-Starting-the-Engine-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hand-Cranks-for-Starting-the-Engine-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hand-Cranks-for-Starting-the-Engine-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hand-Cranks-for-Starting-the-Engine-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Hand-Cranks-for-Starting-the-Engine-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Isabel Eve \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/old-antique-car-hand-crank-start-1122754307\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the early days of motoring, cars had to be started by manually cranking an arm that turned the engine. This could be dangerous if the car backfired, causing the crank to spin in the opposite direction, potentially injuring the person at the crank. Electric starters, introduced by Cadillac in 1912, made starting cars much safer and more comfortable, and by the 1920s, hand cranks were largely a thing of the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whitewall_Tires\"><\/span>Whitewall Tires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Whitewall-Tires-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Whitewall-Tires-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Whitewall-Tires-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Whitewall-Tires-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Whitewall-Tires.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Kent B \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-shot-whitewall-tires-on-hot-2302640455\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whitewall tires, recognized by their distinctive white sidewalls, were a popular aesthetic feature in cars from the 1930s to the 1970s. As radial tires became the standard and tire technology improved, whitewalls gradually fell out of favor due to their higher maintenance and the changing tastes toward a more sleek, all-black tire look. By the 1980s, they were largely reserved for classic and vintage cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pop-up_Headlights\"><\/span>Pop-up Headlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pop-up-Headlights-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pop-up-Headlights-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pop-up-Headlights-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pop-up-Headlights-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pop-up-Headlights.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Andrey Baidak \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/white-old-japanese-1980s-car-pop-2127861527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pop-up headlights, or flip-up or hidden headlights, were a popular design feature in many sports cars from the 1960s to the 1990s. They allowed for sleek car designs without the aerodynamic compromise of fixed headlights. However, they fell out of use due to increased safety regulations, costs, and the development of more advanced lighting systems. The 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 was the last car model to feature pop-up headlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metal_Keys\"><\/span>Metal Keys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Metal-Keys-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Metal-Keys-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Metal-Keys-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Metal-Keys-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Metal-Keys.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Chimpinski \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/car-keys-147156758\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Keyless entry systems and push-button start have replaced traditional metal car keys. These systems offer more convenience and additional security features, such as starting the car&#8217;s engine or opening its trunk remotely. Metal keys started to be phased out in the late 1990s when luxury brands began offering keyless entry and started as standard or optional features. By the late 2010s, even most non-luxury brands had adopted these systems in new models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=7741\">MyCarMakesNoise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>25 Priciest Cars in the World<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-117.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-117.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-117-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-117-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Art Konovalov \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/geneva-switzerland-march-10-2019-most-1346087570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Embarking on a journey through the echelons of automotive luxury and performance, we delve into an exclusive realm where cars transcend ordinary functionality to become benchmarks of engineering excellence and opulence.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/25-priciest-cars-in-the-world\/ss-BB1mggXj?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=8ac259030fa4473f93b0d8ed386b0a9b&amp;ei=17\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/25-priciest-cars-in-the-world\/ss-BB1mggXj?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=8ac259030fa4473f93b0d8ed386b0a9b&amp;ei=17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Unattractive_Muscle_Cars_That_Impress_Under_the_Hood\"><\/span>20 Unattractive Muscle Cars That Impress Under the Hood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-118.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-118.png 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-118-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-118-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Oleg Mirabo \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/fortuna-auto-retro-festival-kronstadt-saintpetersburg-2180998157\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Muscle cars are famous for their power and rugged looks, but not all are universally praised for their design. This article explores the less conventionally attractive muscle cars\u2014those that may not win beauty contests but still pack a powerful performance. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/other\/20-unattractive-muscle-cars-that-impress-under-the-hood\/ss-BB1lU0Jc?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=8ac259030fa4473f93b0d8ed386b0a9b&amp;ei=19\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/other\/20-unattractive-muscle-cars-that-impress-under-the-hood\/ss-BB1lU0Jc?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=8ac259030fa4473f93b0d8ed386b0a9b&amp;ei=19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_of_the_Coolest_Dodge_Cars_Ever_Built\"><\/span>20 of the Coolest Dodge Cars Ever Built<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-119.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-119.png 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-119-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-119-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">mage Editorial Credit: sarunyu rapeearparkul \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/thailand-oct-6-2019-1969-dodge-1537890041\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>From roaring muscle cars that defined a generation to innovative designs that revolutionized the automotive industry, Dodge has consistently raised the bar in terms of both performance and style. In this article, we\u2019ll shift gears through history, exploring the most iconic and beloved vehicles that have donned the Dodge badge. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/20-of-the-coolest-dodge-cars-ever-built\/ss-BB1mnji2?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=8ac259030fa4473f93b0d8ed386b0a9b&amp;ei=23\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/autos\/enthusiasts\/20-of-the-coolest-dodge-cars-ever-built\/ss-BB1mnji2?ocid=msedgntp&amp;pc=ASTS&amp;cvid=8ac259030fa4473f93b0d8ed386b0a9b&amp;ei=23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With each new model year, we see the introduction of cutting-edge features and technology aimed to enhance comfort, safety, and overall driving experience. 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