13 Car Features Everyone Misses—And Why They Disappeared

5. Cigarette Lighters and Ashtrays

Cigarette lighters and ashtrays were once common in every car, serving both smokers and drivers who needed a quick power source.
As society’s views on smoking changed and USB charging ports became the new standard, these fixtures quietly disappeared.
Their absence highlights how automotive interiors evolve alongside cultural and technological shifts. Read more about their decline at CNN.