A fun timeline, for those looking for bonus info: - 1886: Benz Patent Motor Car (with a gas engine) paves the way for the modern automotive industry, although there were some electric buggies before it. - 1912: Cadillac introduced the first electric starter. Before this, people had to hand-crank gas cars to get them going, and the engine kickback could break their arms or injure them in other ways. - 1913: Ford began building cars on the first moving automotive assembly line. Model T production time went from 12.5 hours to 93 minutes. - 1921: The first automatic transmission. - 1930s and ‘40s: The first Volkswagen Beetle, Willys-Overland Jeep, and Ferrari. - 1948: An early version of cruise control got patented. - 1949: Nash began offering seat belts in cars, but the U.S. didn’t mandate them until 1968. - 1953: Automotive air bags were patented. - 1966: Cadillac introduced my favorite car feature: seat heaters! - Mid-20th century: Automakers began a long and major shift from carburetors to fuel injection. - 1990: Mazda introduced the first GPS-based navigation system in the Eunos Cosmo. - 1997: The Toyota Prius launched, on its way to becoming a household-name modern hybrid. - 2000s and 2010s: Automakers increasingly began offering driver-assistance features like adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warnings, and assisted lane-keeping. - 2005: The Bugatti Veyron broke 250 mph, compared to the Benz Patent Motor Car’s speed of 10 mph. - 2012: The U.S. mandated four-wheel anti-lock brake systems, and for the time, the Tesla Model S made electric cars cool. - 2018: Waymo began its commercial self-driving-car service in Phoenix. - 2018: The U.S. mandated backup cameras on all new vehicles. - 2021: As electric cars became more common, Croatian automaker Rimac introduced the Nevera: a 2,000-horsepower electric supercar. I drove it a few years ago, and it quite literally changed how I view speed.
I would like to see a future with fewer but better cars on the road. Imagine a world where car enthusiasts own their particular favorite cars but the average non-car person relies more on public transportation and renting self-driving cars for the few trips they need to make outside public transit zones. I don’t expect to see that in my lifetime across America for the same reason that people drive 2024 cars as if they were 2004 cars. People and communities are slow to change, but maybe in 100 years we’ll be able to strike a better balance between the environment, safety, and efficiency.
Totally agree, and I think more car enthusiasts should think like this. If America in particular was less car-centric, we'd have more room on the roads for fun drives
I think I knew most of this, but I love the way Alanis presents it. Even building on info from previous segments so the audience can follow along. Alanis is the best way for me to explain car concepts to my parents that can't keep up with 21st century maintenance, features, technology, and protection.
Another great video, but we've come to expect that from you. The opening sequence of you with your two MazdaSpeeds is great, much appreciated by this MX-5 owner/enthusiast. The wheels, tires, and stance on the red one are perfect! And the gray one could be in a museum. 👏👏for you and your husband's automotive garage!
The car that my grandfather owned in the early 80's had a hand crank. As someone who grew up in the 80's its crazy to see where we are today in terms of cars. Analogue cars will be a complete relic in the future and that is distressing.
I recently got a new car after driving a 2010s economy car, and I don't usually like some of the driver assist stuff...but I can't imagine having another car without ACC. It's fantastic. Lane keep I find less useful, but thats more an indictment of the state of Texas roads than anything.
I've been driving for 43 years (yeah, I'm old!). My first car was a 1972 Ford Torino, my current car is a 2024 Mazda 3 sedan. It's crazy to think how much easier the task of driving is due to all the tech we have today.
Love the sweater! This behind the car breakdown is pretty cool. I definitely like what you did here. Too many people show off what is new and talk about their opinions. There is not enough information on the why or how something was made, changed, or developed.
Oh do I look forward to the day where EVs can replicate some manual ICE car experiences. I know it’ll never quite be the same, but as an enthusiast, it at least helps the EV transition feel more tolerable. I did a video on the popularity of manual transmission cars in Europe a few years ago and I STILL get comments from people that say they prefer manual so there definitely would be a market for it. Great video diving into the more “behind the scenes” side of the automotive industry, not enough people talk about. Also, worth mentioning that Magna also made (still makes?) the Fisker Ocean 😂
Just curious, Toyota's (at least in the past) OEM brand is DENSO. I assume almost everything on their cars is made by them and not a rebrand, at least in the 80's-early 00's. I wonder if those 3rd parties you mentioned worked for those cars too? Also just my opinion, I think having to actively drive with almost zero assists and being constantly aware of your surroundings is better than any tech out there barring maybe auto braking to avoid hitting something. All the tech is amazing, but I feel bad for new drivers that are used to it and don't rely on their own spatial awareness.
I wish I knew everything on Toyota and DENSO, but I don’t know enough there to give a big answer! Agree on assistance tech, although I love it. I think people should learn to drive without it, but it is reallllly good for long drives
@@AlanisKing Dang, they look great. I've thought about getting new wheels for the Dark Horse, but the performance pack wheels are already large enough, haha!
Thank you for the insightful video! On one hand, I feel like some of the modern tech can be quite helpful. On the other, I worry that too many people will rely on the technical advances as safeguards versus having basic driving competence which could potentially cause more issues. I hope I'm wrong.
Why wouldn't I use adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist on a roadtrip? Because fatigue is not the major concern. Control is the major concern. Hardcore drivers demand absolute control of the vehicle at all times or that vehicle can't be trusted to perform as intended. Soothing massaging seats, speed based cruise control, stratospheric quality Apple Music and a smooth active suspension are my go to fatigue fighters for 723 miles on Rt. 95 from Maryland to Florida. Hope that makes sense.
Drove round trip from SF to Grand Canyon twice and numerous times SF-LA. Never used cruise control. Need to be in control of steering and throttle feed back at all times.
Both of your comments make sense, but I also find that it’s a personal preference! My hands are on the wheel and feet are ready (as required) at any moment. I never feel out of control of the vehicle!
@@AliasHSW I use speed based cruise control because it extends driving range by 21%. Which means less fill ups. It’s a complete drivetrain calibration. But floor the pedal, it’s downshifting and catapulting me past 100.
Cars have changed so much just in my lifetime. My first car was a 1996 Honda Civic EX coupe with a 5 speed manual transmission. Now, most Civics have CVTs and all kinds of safety systems and always have….. 4 doors! 😮
10:00 maybe since I don't review cars, but I'm still super pessimistic about that. Cars shouldn't try to be what they aren't. It's silly for an electric car to throttle its power to make itself act like ICE cars, whom themselves have transmissions and shifting because of engine limitations not allowing them to run effectively over a large car speed range. One day, interconnection between cars will be so safe, that driving manual will be much more inconvenient than now, if not effectively illegal. I'll shed manly years that day, but move on.
My Ioniq 5 N review will post next week! I’ll talk about it in depth. I use the 5 N like an EV on the road, but it’s actually really important on the track to have the reference points that the gas cosplay give you. It allows you to better understand what the car is doing based on cues you know, therefore letting you adjust to the unfamiliar things (like how heavy the car is under the floor). I would argue that it’s safer out of the gate because it helps you better understand the car you’re in if you’ve never tracked an EV
9:18 what if some of us still enjoy the act of driving, including the mental focus it requires. I have the safety stuffed car and I keep most of it off. I actually like driving and I don’t like the mindless, automated trend you call safety/convenience. It’s a dicy trade off
I enjoy it too! But you should try those features once or twice and see what you think. And like I said - you have to pay full attention. The only thing those features are doing for you is making the slight movements to keep the car in the lane
I don't use most technology in cars these days. I rather drive my car than it drive me. I don't want to leave my life in full control of a man made machine. Like all this autopilot stuff, forget it. I'm piloting myself. With the kind of cars I own I enjoy driving. Yes I get fatigue during a long drive, but that's why I carefully plan it out. Someone is with me or something or I leave days or a day early so I could stop somewhere and rest. Older cars didn't have all these technologies. I understand some of them can be life saving which is greatly appreciated. But I'd rather drive and enjoy older cars. They say oldies are the goodies.
I'd encourage you to try it a couple of times and see what you think! I don't see assistance technologies as the car driving for you - the car is more so making those tiny movements, like twisting the wheel half an inch, to stay in the lane. Like I said in the video, you still have to pay full attention and override it sometimes (and you can override it whenever you want). I drove a ton of cars and also love driving (husband too), and we love those assistance features!
It seems like people are afraid that they aren’t in full control of their car if the driver aids are turned on, even though those systems can be 100% driver overridden at any time. I’m totally with you when you say why buy a 2024 vehicle when you’re going to drive it like a 2004. I use adaptive cruise and lane keep everyday and just the ACC alone is huge help in reducing fatigue.
Yes! Exactly! I think some people think they're giving up control. In reality, they're just letting the car make tiny little movements that they can override at any time, like you say. It's so nice to let a car move the wheel half an inch to keep in the lane vs. me doing it
![Seungmin "그렇게, 천천히, 우리(As we are)" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kAzmhLHePqU/mqdefault.jpg)
A fun timeline, for those looking for bonus info:
- 1886: Benz Patent Motor Car (with a gas engine) paves the way for the modern automotive industry, although there were some electric buggies before it.
- 1912: Cadillac introduced the first electric starter. Before this, people had to hand-crank gas cars to get them going, and the engine kickback could break their arms or injure them in other ways.
- 1913: Ford began building cars on the first moving automotive assembly line. Model T production time went from 12.5 hours to 93 minutes.
- 1921: The first automatic transmission.
- 1930s and ‘40s: The first Volkswagen Beetle, Willys-Overland Jeep, and Ferrari.
- 1948: An early version of cruise control got patented.
- 1949: Nash began offering seat belts in cars, but the U.S. didn’t mandate them until 1968.
- 1953: Automotive air bags were patented.
- 1966: Cadillac introduced my favorite car feature: seat heaters!
- Mid-20th century: Automakers began a long and major shift from carburetors to fuel injection.
- 1990: Mazda introduced the first GPS-based navigation system in the Eunos Cosmo.
- 1997: The Toyota Prius launched, on its way to becoming a household-name modern hybrid.
- 2000s and 2010s: Automakers increasingly began offering driver-assistance features like adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warnings, and assisted lane-keeping.
- 2005: The Bugatti Veyron broke 250 mph, compared to the Benz Patent Motor Car’s speed of 10 mph.
- 2012: The U.S. mandated four-wheel anti-lock brake systems, and for the time, the Tesla Model S made electric cars cool.
- 2018: Waymo began its commercial self-driving-car service in Phoenix.
- 2018: The U.S. mandated backup cameras on all new vehicles.
- 2021: As electric cars became more common, Croatian automaker Rimac introduced the Nevera: a 2,000-horsepower electric supercar. I drove it a few years ago, and it quite literally changed how I view speed.
I would like to see a future with fewer but better cars on the road. Imagine a world where car enthusiasts own their particular favorite cars but the average non-car person relies more on public transportation and renting self-driving cars for the few trips they need to make outside public transit zones. I don’t expect to see that in my lifetime across America for the same reason that people drive 2024 cars as if they were 2004 cars. People and communities are slow to change, but maybe in 100 years we’ll be able to strike a better balance between the environment, safety, and efficiency.
Totally agree, and I think more car enthusiasts should think like this. If America in particular was less car-centric, we'd have more room on the roads for fun drives
I think I knew most of this, but I love the way Alanis presents it. Even building on info from previous segments so the audience can follow along.
Alanis is the best way for me to explain car concepts to my parents that can't keep up with 21st century maintenance, features, technology, and protection.
This made me smile so much. Truly. Thank you!
I never liked Christmas sweaters, but where the Hellcat do I get that one 😂
It's actually an official Dodge sweater! Jason Fenske gave it to me one year : )
Hi Alanis! Thank you for taking the time to explain all the information in this video. I really enjoyed it!
I'm so glad, Francisco! This made me smile a lot. Thank you for watching : )
Another great video, but we've come to expect that from you. The opening sequence of you with your two MazdaSpeeds is great, much appreciated by this MX-5 owner/enthusiast. The wheels, tires, and stance on the red one are perfect! And the gray one could be in a museum. 👏👏for you and your husband's automotive garage!
Awwww thank you. We love both of them dearly. They’re so special to us
Interesting video, awesome sweater! Thanks team Alanis 🙏
Thanks Harko 🤠🤠🤠
I really Enjoyed that Alanis,,,, you taught this old dog a few new ' tricks ' Much Thanks for all that you do for our entertainment !
Ahhhh thank you. I hope you have a great weekend!
The car that my grandfather owned in the early 80's had a hand crank. As someone who grew up in the 80's its crazy to see where we are today in terms of cars. Analogue cars will be a complete relic in the future and that is distressing.
It’s so distressing! And the repair costs for the tech…
I recently got a new car after driving a 2010s economy car, and I don't usually like some of the driver assist stuff...but I can't imagine having another car without ACC. It's fantastic. Lane keep I find less useful, but thats more an indictment of the state of Texas roads than anything.
It’s sooooo good. Glad you’re enjoying it!
I've been driving for 43 years (yeah, I'm old!). My first car was a 1972 Ford Torino, my current car is a 2024 Mazda 3 sedan. It's crazy to think how much easier the task of driving is due to all the tech we have today.
Your Mazda 3 is such a good choice, too
3:50 Was worried you were about to roll an ankle lol
Hahahaha
Love the sweater!
This behind the car breakdown is pretty cool. I definitely like what you did here. Too many people show off what is new and talk about their opinions. There is not enough information on the why or how something was made, changed, or developed.
Ahhhh thank you! This means a lot. I really appreciate that you liked the presentation style. Jason Fenske gave me the sweater 🤠
Hi Alanis. Great technical video with excellent insights. Strong jumper game 🤠 Happy Christmas to you and yours
Thank you so much. Merry Christmas 🤠🤠🤠
Another great and insightful well produced video Team Alanis!
(I can only assume Portia is supervising production)
🤠🤠🤠
Oh she is. This is all her. Thank you 🤠
This would be the perfect High School Topic if there was an Automotive Class! Great video and even greater explanation of everything Alanis!
Thanks Mark 🤠🤠
@@AlanisKing You got it
Nice Christmas sweater
always refreshing to see an Alanis video.
Awwww thank you
Great video, solid information - for me it sets in stone that I'll never own car newer than 2005.
Totally fair. I own two 2004s! Thanks for watching 🤠
Oh do I look forward to the day where EVs can replicate some manual ICE car experiences. I know it’ll never quite be the same, but as an enthusiast, it at least helps the EV transition feel more tolerable.
I did a video on the popularity of manual transmission cars in Europe a few years ago and I STILL get comments from people that say they prefer manual so there definitely would be a market for it.
Great video diving into the more “behind the scenes” side of the automotive industry, not enough people talk about.
Also, worth mentioning that Magna also made (still makes?) the Fisker Ocean 😂
Honestly, after the Ioniq 5 N, I’m so confident in how good a simulated EV manual can be.
And yes on Fisker! I want to drive the Ocean still
Awesome video!
Appreciate you being here 🤠
Just curious, Toyota's (at least in the past) OEM brand is DENSO. I assume almost everything on their cars is made by them and not a rebrand, at least in the 80's-early 00's. I wonder if those 3rd parties you mentioned worked for those cars too?
Also just my opinion, I think having to actively drive with almost zero assists and being constantly aware of your surroundings is better than any tech out there barring maybe auto braking to avoid hitting something. All the tech is amazing, but I feel bad for new drivers that are used to it and don't rely on their own spatial awareness.
I wish I knew everything on Toyota and DENSO, but I don’t know enough there to give a big answer!
Agree on assistance tech, although I love it. I think people should learn to drive without it, but it is reallllly good for long drives
The rims on your red Miata are fantastic. OZ Racing? I think I had the same ones on my M240i
Thank you so much! Advanti Storm S1s! Very common on Miatas
@@AlanisKing Dang, they look great. I've thought about getting new wheels for the Dark Horse, but the performance pack wheels are already large enough, haha!
Thank you for the insightful video! On one hand, I feel like some of the modern tech can be quite helpful. On the other, I worry that too many people will rely on the technical advances as safeguards versus having basic driving competence which could potentially cause more issues. I hope I'm wrong.
You’re so valid in that! I worry about it too. I always stress to people that they have to pay attention and work on their driving skills
Even Manual trans have improve from the rough Lada 1991 I used to drive to a fancy Manual trans in a VW GLI
An awareness-raising information for those who care about technological advances in car industry
Thank you so much!
Love the Hellcat sweater!
Thank you! Jason Fenske gifted it to me one year. I love it
Why wouldn't I use adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist on a roadtrip? Because fatigue is not the major concern. Control is the major concern. Hardcore drivers demand absolute control of the vehicle at all times or that vehicle can't be trusted to perform as intended. Soothing massaging seats, speed based cruise control, stratospheric quality Apple Music and a smooth active suspension are my go to fatigue fighters for 723 miles on Rt. 95 from Maryland to Florida. Hope that makes sense.
Drove round trip from SF to Grand Canyon twice and numerous times SF-LA. Never used cruise control. Need to be in control of steering and throttle feed back at all times.
Both of your comments make sense, but I also find that it’s a personal preference! My hands are on the wheel and feet are ready (as required) at any moment. I never feel out of control of the vehicle!
@@AlanisKing if you’re hands are on the wheel anyway why not just drive? Maybe there’s something I’m not understanding here.
@@AliasHSW I use speed based cruise control because it extends driving range by 21%. Which means less fill ups. It’s a complete drivetrain calibration. But floor the pedal, it’s downshifting and catapulting me past 100.
The greatest car invention in the past 50 years… seat heaters
Yes! I put that in my own comment 🤠
Merry Christmas, Stay Awesome! 👽💚
Merry Christmas!
I am excited for laser headlights
Also, routine roller coaster comment to help your algorithm
I’m building roller coasters on Planet Coaster right now! (Also thank you)
I learned something new today with the hybrid! Somehow I missed that one all these years. The change of cars within a lifetime is so wild.
Ah! I'm so glad! Thank you so much for watching
Cars have changed so much just in my lifetime. My first car was a 1996 Honda Civic EX coupe with a 5 speed manual transmission. Now, most Civics have CVTs and all kinds of safety systems and always have….. 4 doors! 😮
The new Civics are sooo good too. Wow
10:00 maybe since I don't review cars, but I'm still super pessimistic about that.
Cars shouldn't try to be what they aren't. It's silly for an electric car to throttle its power to make itself act like ICE cars, whom themselves have transmissions and shifting because of engine limitations not allowing them to run effectively over a large car speed range.
One day, interconnection between cars will be so safe, that driving manual will be much more inconvenient than now, if not effectively illegal. I'll shed manly years that day, but move on.
My Ioniq 5 N review will post next week! I’ll talk about it in depth. I use the 5 N like an EV on the road, but it’s actually really important on the track to have the reference points that the gas cosplay give you.
It allows you to better understand what the car is doing based on cues you know, therefore letting you adjust to the unfamiliar things (like how heavy the car is under the floor). I would argue that it’s safer out of the gate because it helps you better understand the car you’re in if you’ve never tracked an EV
Gentleman of culture we meet again
Thank you for being here gentlemen
I really love your cool kids Mazda Miata. These cars are very cool.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ahhhh thank you. I love it too!
BERTHA BENZ---was that an actress or the real Bertha ? ?
K, that was an actress (got it!)
Actress from a recent Mercedes-Benz short film : )
9:18 what if some of us still enjoy the act of driving, including the mental focus it requires. I have the safety stuffed car and I keep most of it off. I actually like driving and I don’t like the mindless, automated trend you call safety/convenience. It’s a dicy trade off
I enjoy it too! But you should try those features once or twice and see what you think. And like I said - you have to pay full attention. The only thing those features are doing for you is making the slight movements to keep the car in the lane
Hell yeah
Hell yeah!
Teach me how to Dougie.
Perhaps someday
Sorry, did you say something?
Spent the whole video gawping at the beautiful wheels on the red one 😋
Advanti Storm S1s! We bought them like four years ago
@ Photos of the wheels on their own look very ordinary but the concave ones on your car look amazing! Thanks
Neat
: )
I don't use most technology in cars these days. I rather drive my car than it drive me. I don't want to leave my life in full control of a man made machine. Like all this autopilot stuff, forget it. I'm piloting myself. With the kind of cars I own I enjoy driving. Yes I get fatigue during a long drive, but that's why I carefully plan it out. Someone is with me or something or I leave days or a day early so I could stop somewhere and rest. Older cars didn't have all these technologies. I understand some of them can be life saving which is greatly appreciated. But I'd rather drive and enjoy older cars. They say oldies are the goodies.
I'd encourage you to try it a couple of times and see what you think! I don't see assistance technologies as the car driving for you - the car is more so making those tiny movements, like twisting the wheel half an inch, to stay in the lane. Like I said in the video, you still have to pay full attention and override it sometimes (and you can override it whenever you want).
I drove a ton of cars and also love driving (husband too), and we love those assistance features!
Im here for everything car related 🤙
Thanks for being here : )
It seems like people are afraid that they aren’t in full control of their car if the driver aids are turned on, even though those systems can be 100% driver overridden at any time. I’m totally with you when you say why buy a 2024 vehicle when you’re going to drive it like a 2004. I use adaptive cruise and lane keep everyday and just the ACC alone is huge help in reducing fatigue.
Yes! Exactly! I think some people think they're giving up control. In reality, they're just letting the car make tiny little movements that they can override at any time, like you say. It's so nice to let a car move the wheel half an inch to keep in the lane vs. me doing it
Still waiting on flying cars 🤷🏽♂️
Aren't we all!