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One company we're always a bit critical of is General Motors. While people may say we're a bit harsh, you have to keep in mind that we want the American company to succeed. Unfortunately, as we've seen in the past the organization can't seem to do that without getting hit with a cattle prod now and then.

But we've stumbled across something you have to see to believe.

GM actually was WAY ahead of the game when it came to touchscreen infotainment systems. You may wonder "When did it debut? 1997? 1994?"

No. 1989.

Unfortunately it was an option in the troubled Oldsmobile brand. When I spoke to Agent 001 about it he didn't even know it existed. Between the both of our mental encyclopedia of automotive knowledge, it's cool to see something that neither of us knew about.

Did YOU ever see this or know GM did this before?

Check out one of the world's worst automotive programs review the 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo. Be prepared for hilarious style, a horrific interior and a presenter that really over annunciates every word.


Touchscreen infotainment systems are the all the rage these days.

For most drivers, the idea of a touchscreen that controls all of a car's functions is sci-fi that only recently became reality.

However, in 1989 General Motors equipped its Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo with a touchscreen system that was decades ahead of its time. Called the Visual Information Center (VIC), the touchscreen gave the driver access to everything from the radio to engine management data...




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