Take a look at the previous generations of Mazda Miata's compared with the current.
Design changes so much because people expect a new look to motivate a new purchase. Making designs that will look obsolete as soon as the new one comes out is a huge part of selling the new model even if the technology under the hood (literally and figuratively) may not have changed much.
Ironic request given the lack of any evidence in your previous very definitive statement that it's:
> part of a trend in car design to cater to those awash with masculine insecurities or being told by the media they need to be more "manly"
But if you now tell me (below) that it's just "your opinion" and not a matter of fact then it's perfectly fair to call it "projection" (taking your personal feelings and generalizing them to others).
This isn't a PhD thesis. But fine, every other aspect of product design has been proven beyond doubt to be subject to planned obsolescence. It's not only reasonable to assume that aesthetics won't be an exception, it's also the best area to do it as it cannot be regulated in any way. It appeals to people's inherently subjective tastes.
You can probably find even better resources than these a short internet search away:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_obsolescence#Perceived...
https://uxdesign.cc/planned-obsolescence-in-aesthetics-ad73c...
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/car-companies-use-planned-obsol...
Then there are the smaller things like storage spaces, being able to pull open the door handle without breaking longer nails, or to get in and out of the car even when wearing a tight dress. Things along these lines.
Ask any woman who was driving 20+ years ago, they probably have a more exhaustive list.
example: Toyota Roomy, Toyota Esquire, Suzuki Spacia Custom
Seats and often steering wheel positions are adjustable.
While things became more and more adjustable recently, this has not always been the case. Even on bicycles I know plenty of women who had to look for non-standard sized parts because they can't comfortably reach the brake lever while holding the grips safely.
Just ask a few women who know about older cars. They can spot these issues because they had them themselves, just like you could spot why men want aggressive looking cars ;).
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An awesome car. A MG Midget / Triumph but with great engineering.
They look pretty neat in person, it's a very nicely designed car.
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/mazda-mx5-miata-history/
still, those were super-cool. You could flip them up without turning on the lights, and one Miata driver would greet another one in the oncoming lane by doing that.
In the winter they could freeze shut due to ice, then unsuspecting people would attempt to operate them sometimes damaging the motor.
Another key thing to note is, unlike other luxury features if this breaks you absolutely have to get it repaired.
You’re coming across as more of an ideologue than the sorts of people you’re so comfortable lumping together. You’re extremely comfortable making sweeping assumptions of people on the grounds that you don’t relate to them. This comment of mine is significantly more negative than what I like to see on Hacker News, but I think it’s important to question needless callousness and divineness.
I also don't find your comment to be negative at all. As for creating divisiveness, I want that. The status quo is unacceptable.
I do hate most pickup truck owners because
1. They creates a dangerous dependancy on oil that can causes economic issues since oil is needed for many but also used for fun.
2. They also pollute more and waste gas even though the vast majority don't use their truck for it's abilities as compared to a car.
3. Lifted trucks are less stable therefore more likely to be involved in an accident
If their reasoning is that they like it or think it's cool that's not good enough for me considering the down sides.