Invention Requirements: Essential Functions for Modern Cars
Invention Requirements: Essential Functions for Modern Cars

when i grow upmy parents only buy used cars. They are usually in good condition, but since they are older models, they do not have the latest features and technology. I never really knew the difference, so I'm not complaining. My first car was a Toyota Cressida sedan that I had for several years. When it was passed to me, it was already 16 years old (although it did have a hardwired cell phone from the 90s in it). Before I started reviewing media vehicles, I was happy with the cars I knew about. They don't have touch screens, massage seats or scent systems, but I felt fine. The most high-tech thing I've ever gotten was buying a standalone Garmin GPS unit for my Acura Integra LS sedan. But once I started reviewing brand new vehicles, I became more aware of what the modern car market is capable of. Many of the features, like the high-end sound system, power rear…

Porsche Taycan class-action lawsuit continues in California
Porsche Taycan class-action lawsuit continues in California

Porsche lawsuit alleges Taycan has heating, cooling and infotainment system defects. August 11, 2024 — A Porsche Taycan class-action lawsuit is pending in a California court, but most of the parties' claims have been dismissed. According to the Taycan class action lawsuit, the 2020-2021 Taycan has defects with the infotainment and heating/cooling systems. The lawsuit, filed by representatives of Porsche customers in California, alleges that base Taycan, Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S and Taycan 4S vehicles are affected. Several features are allegedly defective, including the cockpit display, Apple CarPlay, wireless phone charging, and the heating and cooling systems.The class action lawsuit alleges that Porsche knew about defects in the 2020-2021 Taycan but failed to warn consumers about the problems. The California plaintiff who filed the lawsuit claims that his leased Taycan started to have problems as soon as he got home. Specifically, the plaintiff claims that Apple CarPlay and wireless phone charging were not working properly. The plaintiff said he…