A New Steering Wheel for Music Lovers

February 5, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment

As a hardcore petrolhead as well as a radio/media/gadget person, I’m always interested in the newest and coolest intersections of cars and music. I’ve always been a big fan of media controls integrated into the steering wheel because of the potential to reduce distracted driving. But if, like me, you’ve found the button layout inconsistent and occasionally confusing, you may have wished for something better.

Radiomize is a new type of steering wheel cover that features a single integrated control at approximate the two o’clock position. It works like this:

If you’re a performance driver, the steering wheel is all about steering. Its shape, feel and connection to the car is what matters. Still, this kind of innovation is welcome. More at GizMag.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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