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Did cars peak around 2016? That's when you could get a plug in hybrid, with Bluetooth audio, a rear view camera, but no spyware or mandatory subscriptions. Sure they'd pester you to get SiriusXM but you could just say no.
Cars peaked in 2004 or 2005, most cars since then seem to be user data collection engines with wheels attached.
Peak car was 1990-1994, largely mechanical, little electronics and reliable as hell. My Merc from that time is built like a tank and everything is screwed together, not glued.
All good until someone smashes into you and you discover how far safety features have come in three decades!
Of course, the biggest security feature is sitting in the drivers seat.
Assuming you mean that you yourself are a good driver who doesn't get into crashes, that's why I said "until someone smashes into you", as in the crash that is completely out of your control!
True, but that you can also largely influence by defensive driving. When I rode 80 tkm a year for 15 years I’ve literally seen everything but was never part of it.