[quote=spdrun]Why should automakers need to include ANY connector in their cars, other than 12V and AUX IN? Standard across phones, rather than designing for a brand poisoned by the legacy of a sick old man.

Also, kudos to all automakers who still include a DIN form-factor stereo — this allows for replacement of electronics as the car ages.[/quote]

I would add a USB port to the list, but otherwise agree. Regardless of brand, adding proprietary wired phone connections to cars never sounded like a good idea to me.