...added electrical subsystem, replaced combustion engine with batteries and electric motors, we're adding various degree of autonomy.
In parallel, we've replaced sane controls with frustrating and dangerous touchscreens, we've added countless types of comfort features, we've improved security, we've computerized engine controls, we've DRMed the car - ostensibly to prevent theft, but actually to route more money from aftermarket towards the manufacturers. Etc.
Cars do suffer feature creep, and not all of the features are beneficial to their owners. Just like with the web.
In parallel, we've replaced sane controls with frustrating and dangerous touchscreens, we've added countless types of comfort features, we've improved security, we've computerized engine controls, we've DRMed the car - ostensibly to prevent theft, but actually to route more money from aftermarket towards the manufacturers. Etc.
Cars do suffer feature creep, and not all of the features are beneficial to their owners. Just like with the web.