American cars come with a bing for every occasion. If it’s bad for you, the car will bing at you. We inherited a little of it in the UK, but nost cars in Europe will only warn you that you left the headlights on, which is kinda handy (no more flat batteries).

Here, there’s a bing and a helpful on-dash warning for everything:

• Key in ignition (with door open)
• Lights left on
• Lights left off (in the dark)
• Door ajar
• Seatbelt off

…you name it, there’s a bing for it.

I haven’t been to a drive-thru yet, but I’m fully expecting the car to warn me when I do…

Bing bing bing bing bing… “Burger bun heavy in carbs; please discard.”