The fall of aftermarket in car entertainment
About this episode
A deep dive into the decline of aftermarket car entertainment systems reveals the challenges enthusiasts face today. The hosts discuss how manufacturers are increasingly locking down their systems, making it difficult for aftermarket companies to compete. They reminisce about the past when customizing car audio was a rite of passage and explore the implications of modern vehicles becoming more like closed ecosystems, akin to Apple products. The conversation highlights the frustrations of limited options, high costs for upgrades, and the potential loss of enjoyable in-car experiences as technology evolves.
Joined by James form Man Vs Movies and Alam, tonights show is an interesting one, with car companies having their own in car entertainment systems and essentially killing the aftermaket, where does it leave you the consumer? Can you update? Where to next?
Alam is in the hot seat for the quiz
Mitsubishi Sigma
"...are recall us. Having a I believe is a Mitsubishi Sigma. In New Zealand and sigma that didn't have the st..."
Ford Falcon
"...me cock cars like a, you know, like a Commodore a falcon like you know, something a bit more accessible, e..."
Ford Mustang
"...ng cars from the 60s for their, you've got an old Mustang. You're not using the AM radio most of the time. ..."
Toyota Prius
"...hey're providing a service. I also recall with my Prius my Falcon the yes, option. For an AUX input was I..."
Hyundai i30
"model of avocado, I'll put it out. Let's just saying how, you know, I 30 could because my uncle just recently bought a base model one Brand-new. And because for the higher ones that I came with, like a Bluetooth, I think you've got to heal up little a bit, like they came with sat-nav and everything else."
Jaguar Ftype
"Yeah. Question 3. True or false. The Jaguar F-Type is available in all wheel drive. True."
Ford Ranger
"...able as convertible, and I would you think that a ranger of his convertible for what reason is that positi..."
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
"...hink of that would be that style of Ranger is the Evoque, but that doesn't. It is the back, huh? Sweet or ..."
Renault Wind
"...heel-drive just wonder that convertible Field the wind in her experience on an SUV. So they'll kill peop..."
Ford Orion
"...nt 581. If you get it right. I want to say Toyota Orion. That was correct. Yep, that's one."
Toyota Corolla
"...as correct. Yep, that's one. I feel like saying a Corolla. No I was the highlight so I'll give you 25. I'll..."
Jensen Interceptor
"give you 25. I'll take it question. 7, the Jensen Interceptor used. What engine Incidents, including the soccer..."
Delorean Dmc12
"I was across the VA DeLorean at the DeLorean. Dmc-12 used an engine barred from what company. That's the back on the line. James help out tagging."
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