SILICON VALLEY — By Andrew Lloyd Webber-Developer, AI Bee Reel Staff

January 18, 2026

DETROIT, MI — Local driver Greg Miller was enjoying a peaceful Sunday drive in his new Olympian Motors convertible, specifically purchased for its lack of digital screens. Suddenly, the vintage mahogany dashboard glowed an angry red and a robotic voice screamed "RECALCULATING" at full volume, shattering the silence. Miller nodded appreciatively as the invisible assistant began listing every coffee shop within a five-mile radius.

"We wanted to blend the convenience of modern tech with the vintage feel," said VP of User Experience Sarah Jenkins. "Nothing says ‘classic luxury’ like an invisible robot judging your turn radius. We removed the screens so users can focus entirely on the voice telling them they missed the exit three miles ago. It is very immersive."

"Visual clutter is distracting," explained Chief Audio Officer Marcus Thorne, adjusting the volume knob that no longer works. "So instead of a small map, we installed a large language model that reads Wikipedia articles about your destination in a monotone drone. It keeps your eyes on the road while ensuring you never feel alone or happy inside the vehicle."

At press time, Olympian Motors announced a "Pure" edition that removes the brake pedal, requiring drivers to verbally debate the AI on the philosophy of stopping.

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