"Here at InsideEVs, a lot of my job involves covering what's next. Voice-activated AI assistants. Autonomous driving. Ultra-fast electric-vehicle charging. Next-generation smartphone app integration. New and improved EV batteries. Over-the-air software updates and subscription-based tech features. Yet I often stop to wonder: "Who's asking for any of this stuff?" Sure, plenty of drivers are clamoring for some of those things, and to borrow an old Steve Jobs-ism, sometimes people don't know what they want until you show it to them."
"But the average car on American roads is now a record 14 years old, so leaps in technology made by the auto industry even recently can be lost on a lot of people. And new cars are now more expensive than ever. Put more simply: it's hard to know, or care, about in-car AI systems when you just need to get the kids to school on time."
Automakers continue developing voice-activated AI assistants, autonomous driving, ultra-fast EV charging, next-generation smartphone app integration, improved batteries, over-the-air updates, and subscription-based tech features. The average car on American roads is now a record 14 years old, so recent technological leaps can be lost on many drivers, and new cars are more expensive than ever. Many drivers prioritize practical, reliable transportation and routine tasks like getting children to school over advanced in-car AI. The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid focuses on dependable, straightforward performance rather than cutting-edge technology, showcasing growing appeal of hybrid powertrains in everyday vehicles.
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