Buy a new car in 2026 and you will almost certainly sit down in front of a tablet-sized touchscreen, a camera pointed at your face, and a long list of alerts you never asked for. Automakers have spent ...

So, you’re cruising down the highway in your shiny new car, the sun glinting off that sleek exterior, and you can’t help but feel a bit smug. After all, who wouldn’t love the latest tech features?

As automakers ramp up their efforts to integrate more and more safety and infotainment technology in their vehicles, consumers are being forced to rethink how they approach the car shopping process.