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10 Cars From the 80s That Tried to Be High-Tech and Ended Up Hilarious

4. Renault Fuego: Voice Alerts Gone Wild

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A 1984 Renault Fuego GTX with a talking dashboard system, featuring voice alerts for various functions. | Image from fr.m.wikipedia.org (Creative Commons Licensed)

The Renault Fuego, produced from 1980 to 1986, was a sport hatchback that aimed to blend innovative technology with sporty design. One of its standout features was a talking dashboard that provided voice alerts to inform drivers of open doors, low fuel, and other essential notifications. While intended to enhance the driving experience, this feature often startled and annoyed owners, leading to its reputation as a quirky and sometimes intrusive addition. (en.wikipedia.org)

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