Really thoughtful design features

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Sorry if there is already a thread on this (I couldn't find one), but, in contrast to the "Annoying things your car has" thread, does your car have any design features that you think are really useful or clever (not everyday things like auto box or cruise control). For example, my Audi B6 S4 has a feature on the light switch that automatically turns off fog lights when you turn off your lights. As a consequence you must make a conscious decision to turn your fogs on each time you need them - they can't just be left on. It also has a little sunvisor above the rear view mirror, which is very handy.

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lauda said:

CR6ZZ said:

For example, my Audi B6 S4 has a feature on the light switch that automatically turns off fog lights when you turn off your lights. As a consequence you must make a conscious decision to turn your fogs on each time you need them - they can't just be left on.

Every car I've ever owned does this, right back to my 1996 Honda Civic 1.4. I'm surprised anyone would design lighting controls that didn't work in this way.

Interesting. The S4 is the first car out of the many, many I have driven that has this feature. I must assume therefore, if it is indeed a common feature, that the dozens of drivers you see driving with their fogs on at inappropriate times are doing it just to be prats.