# 12 Features Automakers Are Quietly Cutting from Modern Cars

> The inevitable march of progress means that the automotive industry is in a state of constant flux — each model year necessitates an update that addresses customer needs and improves on its predecessor in some way.

- **Source:** [Gearpatrol](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/car-features-going-extinct/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=688a91064505275b37f58dc4)
- **Published:** 2025-07-30
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #cutting #automakers #cars #features #modern #quietly #addresses #arrival
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