Genuine game changers
Discussion
Automotive- there are loads, but the original Ford focus stands out for me. I was genuinely surprised how good it was compared to the car it replaced. Forced the rest of the industry to up its game.
Electronic stuff-
Sony Walkman music on the go..,
Sony PlayStation, obviously not the first but fundamental in making gaming mainstream and creating the behemoth that is the current video game industry.,
Apple IPhone - probably not the first smartphone, but the one that introduced the tech to the world.
Electronic stuff-
Sony Walkman music on the go..,
Sony PlayStation, obviously not the first but fundamental in making gaming mainstream and creating the behemoth that is the current video game industry.,
Apple IPhone - probably not the first smartphone, but the one that introduced the tech to the world.
Yahonza said:
DCT wasn't an Audi / VW invention. They maybe popularised the technology in mass production though.
Were they the first production vehicle to have them though? I know they were used by Porsche in race applications before VW launched their DSG.As for other game changers in cars, the obvious one is Android Auto / Apple Car Play, which suddenly made all infotainment consistent and usable in one go. Maybe the real game changer there was Bluetooth audio streaming. I still remember having to mess around with MP3 CDs and before that with swapping the physical disc. It seems such a long time ago now!
I hate the term game changer, what does it mean? Everything isn t a game, same as market disrupter
But for purposes of this thread
Tesla, all the established markers could have moved on technology and made electric cars but they just didn t want too, and now they re on the back foot, spending billions on mediocre first gen cars and losing massive market share to Tesla, we are 10 years into the model 3 and only now are BMW and Mercedes releasing genuine rivals, Audi is dead in the water with no electric A5 in sight.
Mercedes and Volvo - inventing the seatbelt, radar cruise, ABS, severo brakes etc, massive investment in safety which we take for granted. I think it’s still true that there has never been a death in a xc90 which is a great feat.
IPhone - changed the way technology is forever by combining several different things into one slick package
But for purposes of this thread
Tesla, all the established markers could have moved on technology and made electric cars but they just didn t want too, and now they re on the back foot, spending billions on mediocre first gen cars and losing massive market share to Tesla, we are 10 years into the model 3 and only now are BMW and Mercedes releasing genuine rivals, Audi is dead in the water with no electric A5 in sight.
Mercedes and Volvo - inventing the seatbelt, radar cruise, ABS, severo brakes etc, massive investment in safety which we take for granted. I think it’s still true that there has never been a death in a xc90 which is a great feat.
IPhone - changed the way technology is forever by combining several different things into one slick package
Flame suit donned, I'm going to suggest.. eek..
The humble 1.8T
Such a ubiquitous lump, available in many states of tune and formats / models across VAG and even outside of staple German marques. Introduced swathes of yoofs to affordable, desirable forced induction and related tuning.
In my lifetime, I can't think of a more 'game changing' automotive stalwart.
Sorry in advance.
The humble 1.8T
Such a ubiquitous lump, available in many states of tune and formats / models across VAG and even outside of staple German marques. Introduced swathes of yoofs to affordable, desirable forced induction and related tuning.
In my lifetime, I can't think of a more 'game changing' automotive stalwart.
Sorry in advance.
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